So let's get the inevitable speculation started...I'm most interested in who they will cast as Nancy. Samantha Barks perhaps? Or someone who's a bigger Hollywood name?
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I think Martin Short would be terrific as Fagin, but I don't expect his name to be in the mix. After Les Miserables, I don't want Crowe near another musical, although he'd undoubtedly be better as Sikes than he was as Javert. Maybe Christian Bale as Sikes?
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Completely unnecessary remake and I think it would likely flop. The original is so loved and I don't think there's an appetite for a new version of an old show.
But I do think Christian Bale is an inspired choice for Bill Sykes
Samantha Barks is a strong contender as Cameron loves her but I'd suspect studios would want an a - lister so I'd say Amy Adams or Emily Blunt
In BWW's article, all it says is "Bourne told the Guardian: "We're reviving The Car Man - based on Carmen. There's also a film of Oliver! in the pipeline. Cameron Mackintosh is hoping to follow up LES MISERABLES with Oliver! and I've never really worked on a major film so that's exciting."
So that's neither confirmation, nor from Cameron Mackintosh. I did look on The Guardian's website, but I couldn't see anything there about it.
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I thought she was meant to be in 20s but regardless, it's based on the musical and they could technically go for any age. The role can work when played by many ages. Someone in their teens with box office clout, the acting talent and able to sing would be near impossible to find.
If she can sing Jennifer Laurence might work or emma stone
I was thinking the same thing. I didn't see a confirmation from Cameron Mackintosh anywhere in that article, nor a confirmation from Bourne. Saying a film is in the pipeline is not the same as saying the film will be made, and Matthew Bourne saying anything is not the same as Cameron Macintosh saying it. Looks like this confirmation is just more shoddy BWW journalism.
To be fair, the BWW headline is "Matthew Bourne & Cameron Mackintosh Are Bringing OLIVER! Back to the Big Screen!", which isn't quite as bad. It's the title of this thread that brings it to the next level. Chinese whispers, I guess.
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I'd love to see Emma Stone as Nancy! I feel like Emily Blunt or Anne Hathaway would stay away from this, though they'd both be great. Adele is a phenomenal talent, but does/can she act? I also think Katy Perry could make for an interesting Nancy.
Which on that note: Russell Brand as Fagin. You can probably age him up.
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My apologies for the lack of actual confirmation before stating that...
As long as we're talking though, I too think that they should focus on getting Miss Saigon going before they try this. I have no idea who would play Kim. Is there a big enough actress of the right age and ethnicity?
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Nancy doesn't need to be a huge star, so Samantha Barks will be fine.
Dustin Hoffman as Fagin. Fagin's music will be cut down to "You've Got To Pick A Pocket" and "Reviewing The Situation" both of which could be spoke-sung or auto-tuned.
Jon Hamm for Sikes. They'll cut "My Name" so Hamm won't have to sing.
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