Sweeney Todd: The Poll

Post by **Hustler** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:27 am

Sacha Baron Cohen is in talks for that movie.

Post by **OscarGuy** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:06 pm

Get it to a wider audience by creating a product that would be despised by true Sondheim fans? I'll wait until the project actually screens, but I'm not going to hold my breath and I won't be looking forward to it until I hear and see some previews.

Post by **anonymous1980** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:28 pm

Big Magilla wrote:I'm sure she would be fine, but why would Hathaway, who is well on her way to becoming a huge star, want to take a supporting role in what appears to be a disaster in the making?

I recently saw the Sweeney Todd concert (with George Hearn and Patti LuPone) on DVD and I have to say I can definitely see why Tim Burton was tapped to be the director of the film version.

I don't know why but I, for one, am optimistic about this project. I've recently turned into a huge Sondheim fan. If anything else Burton, Depp and company would get Sondheim's music to a wider audience (hopefully).

Post by **FilmFan720** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:45 pm

Why not...there is nothing saving this movie

Tripp

Post by **Big Magilla** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:18 pm

I'm sure she would be fine, but why would Hathaway, who is well on her way to becoming a huge star, want to take a supporting role in what appears to be a disaster in the making?

Post by **anonymous1980** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:02 am

What do you guys think of possibly having Anne Hathaway as Johanna?

Click on "Kiss Me". She's not bad.

Post by **OscarGuy** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:16 am

It's a Tim Burton film...of course Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are the leads...we should have expected (and many have suggested it). Burton really needs to get over himself.

Post by **anonymous1980** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:12 am

VanHelsing wrote:Helena Bonham Carter is officially set to play Mrs. Lovett.

Really?

How predictable.

Post by **VanHelsing** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:07 am

Helena Bonham Carter is officially set to play Mrs. Lovett.

Post by **OscarGuy** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 11:50 am

Let's dispense with all the rumors. They seem more and more ludicrous every day. I hope not one iota of any of them are true. Bring Angela Lansbury out of mothballs and give her a shot at Mrs. Lovett and if she does it, then I'll gladly put her up for that long overdue Oscar.

However, Burton's an idiot for casting so I don't expect any logical choice.

Post by **Sonic Youth** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 10:11 am

Also being considered for roles:

Sam Neil
Hilary Swank
Calista Flockhart
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sting
Dick Van Patten
Gong Li

There are also rumors that Tim Burton will update the musical to a futuristic cyber-punk setting.

Can't wait.

Post by **VanHelsing** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:56 am

I thought Toni Collette & Jim Broadbent have been added to the cast?

Post by **anonymous1980** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:53 am

A couple of other Sweeney Todd rumors:

Annette Bening is said to be the front-runner for Mrs. Lovett.

Cyndi Lauper is also rumored to be auditioning for a role.

99-1100896887 · Post by **99-1100896887** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:49 pm

The more I read here about odd choices for roles( Depp, for heaven's sake), the less interested I am in seeing this film version of a musical that is intelligently written,even exciting. I guess those of who have seen Sweeney Todd onstage( thank God I never saw Patti Lupone in it) will have to remember the show, not the film. The musical deserves the very best treatment.

Post by **OscarGuy** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 12:15 pm

Well, if Sondheim has ANY creative control in the project, it may never get off the ground or at least go without his blessing.

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Sweeney Todd: The Poll

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