Sondheim wonders if Johnny Depp has the vocal chops for Sweeney Todd film - Page 4

Ponine · 08-17-2006, 04:45 PM

I've seen nothing, and just searched and still see nothing.
Tons of rumors, but nothing even near as concrete as Depp.

Who's playing the role on Broadway? Is it still LuPone?

€uroMeinke · 08-17-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Any word on who will play Mrs Lovett?

My guess would be Helena Bonham Carter

JWBear · 08-17-2006, 09:32 PM

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My guess would be Helena Bonham Carter

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lashbear · 08-17-2006, 09:37 PM

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Never fear - I just heard they got Jennifer Tilley instead !

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-17-2006, 04:59 PM

Nope. Not a rumor. Story in the Times today.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...,5853643.story

innerSpaceman · 08-17-2006, 09:18 PM

and my guess is certain suckitude.

I'm not basing that on the obvious miscasting of Depp ... I and many others have been wrong before with "obvious" miscasting that turned out to be brilliant.

Instead, I'm basing it on Burton's record of adapted works vs. original works. He sucks at adaptation, imo. And so, dear friends, this.will.suk.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-17-2006, 09:39 PM

Catherine O'Hara?

xharryb · 08-18-2006, 11:42 AM

I'm extremely curious to see where this all goes. I have many doubts, and like most of you can't picure Depp in the role, but at the same time I'm intrigued.

I don't necesarily think Depp is to young as far as actual age, just in the way that we are used to seeing him as more youthful and attractive. My problem is that I picture Sweeney being a bit larger and much more imposing physically. Interestingly enough, my local community theater just cast a production of the show with a guy who youngish, attractive and built like Depp. So perhaps seeing his performance might give me a slightly different perspective.

Reading things about Sondheim's protectiveness over his work actually gives me a bit more hope than I had when I first read about a possible film a few months back. The way that the remainder of the cast is filled out will most likely steer a bit more towards either optimism or skepticism. It's a shame Wlaken just signed on to Hairspray, because I could see him fitting in well with a Burton Sweeney.

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-18-2006, 12:33 PM

Walken would have been an excellent Sweeney (if he had the vocal chops.)

innerSpaceman · 08-18-2006, 07:09 PM

Where's Marni Nixon when you need her?

08-17-2006, 04:45 PM	#1
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	I've seen nothing, and just searched and still see nothing. Tons of rumors, but nothing even near as concrete as Depp. Who's playing the role on Broadway? Is it still LuPone? __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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08-17-2006, 04:59 PM	#5
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Nope. Not a rumor. Story in the Times today. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...,5853643.story
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08-17-2006, 09:18 PM	#6
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	and my guess is certain suckitude. I'm not basing that on the obvious miscasting of Depp ... I and many others have been wrong before with "obvious" miscasting that turned out to be brilliant. Instead, I'm basing it on Burton's record of adapted works vs. original works. He sucks at adaptation, imo. And so, dear friends, this.will.suk.
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08-17-2006, 09:39 PM	#7
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Catherine O'Hara? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-18-2006, 11:42 AM	#8
xharryb D'oh! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield Posts: 104	I'm extremely curious to see where this all goes. I have many doubts, and like most of you can't picure Depp in the role, but at the same time I'm intrigued. I don't necesarily think Depp is to young as far as actual age, just in the way that we are used to seeing him as more youthful and attractive. My problem is that I picture Sweeney being a bit larger and much more imposing physically. Interestingly enough, my local community theater just cast a production of the show with a guy who youngish, attractive and built like Depp. So perhaps seeing his performance might give me a slightly different perspective. Reading things about Sondheim's protectiveness over his work actually gives me a bit more hope than I had when I first read about a possible film a few months back. The way that the remainder of the cast is filled out will most likely steer a bit more towards either optimism or skepticism. It's a shame Wlaken just signed on to Hairspray, because I could see him fitting in well with a Burton Sweeney.
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08-18-2006, 12:33 PM	#9
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Walken would have been an excellent Sweeney (if he had the vocal chops.)
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08-18-2006, 07:09 PM	#10
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Where's Marni Nixon when you need her?
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