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Post by jo on Mar 22, 2023 19:14:08 GMT -5
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Post by jo on May 22, 2023 12:16:52 GMT -5
Something interesting during the developmental stage of the film project -- Robbie Williams once thought he was being pitched by Michael Gracey for the lead of TGS! That is super wishful thinking deadline.com/video/robbie-williams-take-that-better-man-michael-gracey-the-greatest-showman-greatest-days-cannes-film-festival/Lol! Since Hugh was the project leader and uncredited producer -- why would he give away the role to Robbie?? Same with Jeremy Jordan -- also guilty of wishful thinking!! He has implied that the role of Philip (Zac) was promised to him. Or did he also imply he had a chance for the lead role because he recorded the demo tapes? I wonder if they would lay claim to the roles if the movie a had been a flop. Besides, why would Fox give its $84 Million to star Robbie Williams in a movie musical?? How is his acting??? Come to think of it -- could Gracey have done a similar pitch to Jordan ( so he would substitute for Zac...and later for Hugh for the final workshop) when Zac had other commitments and would miss the final workshop on Feb 2016? If Robbie even thought that he was being pitched the lead role -- could Jordan have entertained similar thoughts. Although by that time, Zac had already been doing the previous workshops and attending meetings? Jo
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Post by jo on Aug 18, 2023 2:11:05 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Dec 20, 2023 13:22:51 GMT -5
The Greatest Showman was released today, December 20, 6 years ago in 2017! I remember how a little nervous we were because of the bad movie press it was getting. When the reviews came in, we were very disappointed. The first week box office were likewise dismaying... Then the movie burst out into the world! Week after week, it showed its longevity, with Forbes.com proclaiming that it was the leggiest movie since TITANIC. The Movie and the Soundtrack both set records! And Hugh Jackman received his first Platinum disc! And he eventually earned a Grammy for his being its priincipal soloist! Rock star, indeed!
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