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Post by Deal J on Sept 14, 2023 11:56:33 GMT
Peter Serafinowicz might be a good choice for this. I am totally on-board with this casting idea! Don’t think he has done much stage/live work, but his current Brian Butterfield tour is proof he is a brilliant character performer. Have you been able to see the Brian Butterfield tour? I'm very jealous, it sold out so fast - I nearly choked on my bonbonbonbons! |
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Post by theatrenerd on Sept 14, 2023 12:24:14 GMT
I am totally on-board with this casting idea! Don’t think he has done much stage/live work, but his current Brian Butterfield tour is proof he is a brilliant character performer. Have you been able to see the Brian Butterfield tour? I'm very jealous, it sold out so fast - I nearly choked on my bonbonbonbons! I have indeed! It was such an honour to be in the presence of none other than the Lord Mayor’s Croupier himself. A truly “increbible” evening, I hope he does more dates so you can go! |
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Post by Rory on Sept 22, 2023 15:28:35 GMT
Announcement coming on Tuesday morning.
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Sept 23, 2023 13:09:15 GMT
Spotted in the introductory page of the Sondheim’s Old Friends’ program/brochure by Cameron Mackintosh:
“Next year, the World stage premiere of the jet black comedy classic Dr Strangelove is opening in one of our theatres starring a huge film and stage star, soon to be announced.
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Within the next two months we’re going to be announcing three sensational new productions for next year which you’ll not want to miss.”
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 23, 2023 15:50:00 GMT
Very intrigued by the ‘big star’ !!
This follows Sondheim into the Gielgud so I hear.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Sept 23, 2023 16:02:29 GMT
Very intrigued by the ‘big star’ !! This follows Sondheim into the Gielgud so I hear. Delfont website says it's coming Autumn 24 - so I'd be surprised if it was after Sondheim... but i wonder what the other two big shows are! |
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Post by Rory on Sept 23, 2023 19:02:29 GMT
Very intrigued by the ‘big star’ !! This follows Sondheim into the Gielgud so I hear. Delfont website says it's coming Autumn 24 - so I'd be surprised if it was after Sondheim... but i wonder what the other two big shows are! "Shucked" and "Oliver!" ?? And Steve Carell ? |
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Sept 23, 2023 21:04:58 GMT
Delfont website says it's coming Autumn 24 - so I'd be surprised if it was after Sondheim... but i wonder what the other two big shows are! "Shucked" and "Oliver!" ?? And Steve Carell ? has Carrell done stage since his improv comedy work many years ago? |
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Post by theatreliker on Sept 23, 2023 21:56:42 GMT
Bryan Cranston?
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Post by teamyali on Sept 23, 2023 22:38:08 GMT
My thoughts exactly!!! There were reports months ago that he’s eyeing to return on stage, preferably a musical (Spamalot revival on Broadway comes to mind as the casting of Sir Lancelot is still not announced)…I think he’s down for anything, whether a musical or drama. Plus he’s also active in the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes so his screen projects are on hold. |
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Post by mattnyc on Sept 24, 2023 0:04:40 GMT
"a huge film and stage star" - doesn't fit Cranston. He's a huge TV and stage star but I don't think you could call him a film star.
Also, who knows if they're doing any gender swapping.
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Post by nottobe on Sept 24, 2023 9:19:58 GMT
For some reason my mind is jumping to Sam Rockwell.
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Post by Jan on Sept 24, 2023 9:26:52 GMT
Kevin Spacey would be good casting for it. Unlikely, I know.
It's one of those films that I thought was great at the time but which I'm not sure has aged well - bit like the Ealing comedies.
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Post by zahidf on Sept 24, 2023 10:27:16 GMT
Kevin Spacey would be good casting for it. Unlikely, I know. It's one of those films that I thought was great at the time but which I'm not sure has aged well - bit like the Ealing comedies. Not a chance with Spacey Cranston could work. The 'major film star' is s bit of hype. Mark rylance also comes to mind |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 24, 2023 11:54:03 GMT
There is absolutely no way it will be Spacey.
Bryan Cranston is brilliant of course- but he’s been on stage quite a bit in recent years.
I’m hoping it’s someone that we haven’t seen in stage here before- a genuine Hollywood star.
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Post by imstillhere on Sept 24, 2023 12:01:36 GMT
It's Lily Allen!
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Sept 24, 2023 18:15:17 GMT
Steve Martin?
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Post by drmaplewood on Sept 26, 2023 7:25:17 GMT
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Post by Deal J on Sept 26, 2023 7:28:53 GMT
Oooh now I'm even more interested! Love him. He could easily play multiple roles if they go down that route.
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Post by Rory on Sept 26, 2023 8:00:51 GMT
I'm sure Steve Coogan will be very good in this, but is it not a stretch calling him a stage star?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 26, 2023 9:16:32 GMT
Wow well this is a big anticlimax.
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Post by Dr Tom on Sept 26, 2023 9:23:31 GMT
Is this another one actor play, or do we think there’s a supporting cast?
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Post by Dave B on Sept 26, 2023 10:02:59 GMT
Priority sale at midday today for anyone signed up to the mailing list/DMT.
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Post by drmaplewood on Sept 26, 2023 10:22:38 GMT
Is this another one actor play, or do we think there’s a supporting cast? Article linked above says the lead, so assume there are other cast members. |
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Sept 26, 2023 10:31:07 GMT
I'm sure Steve Coogan will be very good in this, but is it not a stretch calling him a stage star? he's sold out stadiums "performing" as Partridge, and I guess that's a character... on a stage...? |
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