jaytee1812 December 24, 2014 Share December 24, 2014 From the media thread: True, tall white leading men get about 6 or 7 shots at TV stardom. Alex is a perfect example. You forgot straight! Is it just me or does that describe no-one in Glee. Grant Gustin and Blake Jenner are about as close as it gets. Harry Shum is getting leading man roles but only when the character is specifically Asian. Link to comment
Sara2009 December 24, 2014 Author Share December 24, 2014 Matt Morrison counts if you include Broadway. Link to comment
jaytee1812 December 24, 2014 Share December 24, 2014 Matt Morrison could be a TV star, sounds like he doesn't want it. Link to comment
Sara2009 December 24, 2014 Author Share December 24, 2014 I think he's like Chris in the sense that he doesn't care for the " celebrity" aspect that comes with being in television and movies. Link to comment
Pink ranger December 24, 2014 Share December 24, 2014 Matt has still filmed significant roles for 4 movies now since starting Glee including two leading roles plus cameos in a few more. He is demonstrating hollywood ambitions but I think he will alternate between that and the stage. Link to comment
caracas1914 December 24, 2014 Share December 24, 2014 Matt has the chops for Broadway and TV/movies. Somehow I don't think lack of opportunities will be an issue with Mr. Morrison. I know the adage" Broadway star" gets thrown out there with some of the Glee cast, but I actually technically think it only applies to Matt Morrison , and as far as guest stars , perhaps Jonathan Groff. (Nominated best lead actor in a musical for Spring Awakening) As in terms of being the leading character and spearheading a Broadway show to success. Before people start screaming Lea Michele, she, like Jenna ( and Matt/Jonathan) is IMO a genuine Broadway veteran, as she was a featured player in several Broadway productions since childhood ( Les Miz, Ragtime, Fiddler on the Roof, Spring awakening) but never the leading role or more than featured. Stunt casting for short periods of time don't really count because it's not as if the success of a venture hinges on so and so holding up the boxoffice for a few weeks. For comparison, Daniel Radcliff is a Broadway star, as is Sutton Foster, etc. so after Glee, it would be interesting to have Lea have the leading role, front and center, in a fully mounted production. Link to comment
Hana Chan December 24, 2014 Share December 24, 2014 Before people start screaming Lea Michele, she, like Jenna ( and Matt/Jonathan) is IMO a genuine Broadway veteran, as she was a featured player in several Broadway productions since childhood ( Les Miz, Ragtime, Fiddler on the Roof, Spring awakening) but never the leading role or more than featured. Stunt casting for short periods of time don't really count because it's not as if the success of a venture hinges on so and so holding up the boxoffice for a few weeks. For comparison, Daniel Radcliff is a Broadway star, as is Sutton Foster, etc. so after Glee, it would be interesting to have Lea have the leading role, front and center, in a fully mounted production. Oh... dem's fighting words. But I don't disagree. I'm not going to dispute Lea's long career on Broadway, but it's not a lie to point out that it's always been in supporting roles. That doesn't belittle her accomplishments (because to be a working actress in any capacity on Broadway is a real accomplishment). I think that if Lea wanted to return to Broadway, she would have plenty of options open to her. I would hope that she would avoid the easy path (like taking over the lead in Wicked to capitalize on her link to Idina) and do something really challenging and try to originate a new role. It would be a great chance to set herself up as a credible Broadway star and show that she can carry a production for an extended period. Link to comment
caracas1914 December 24, 2014 Share December 24, 2014 The other Glee cast I suspect would do fine heading a Broadway show (in the right vehicle) is Amber Riley. Her acting has improved in leaps and bounds and she certainly has the vocal chops for it. Singing in a musical night after night is physically challenging and I think Amber has enough vocal training to handle it. 2 Link to comment
Sara2009 December 24, 2014 Author Share December 24, 2014 To be fair, I think Matt Morrison was also only ever. " featured" until now with " Finding Neverland." Link to comment
tom87 December 25, 2014 Share December 25, 2014 There was much debate over if Lea was the lead actress or a featured actress in Spring Awakening. Both the Tony's and the Drama Desk awards said Lead. Also why some think she didn't get nominated for a Tony (packed year) she did get nominated as lead for Drama Desk. Lea also when asked if she would to Bway what her dream roles would be and has said IF it was not to originate a new role before naming a few already established roles. I have never heard her say Wicked unless asked if she would be interested. When asked about other shows she usually always say yes which to me just mean why limit my option for something some day. It doesn't mean she thinks she should or could do every role at there. Link to comment
Pink ranger December 29, 2014 Share December 29, 2014 (edited) Matt was lead actor of off Broadway show 10 million miles. He recieved the drama desk award nomination for it in the leading category. And isn't Link Larkin considered a romantic lead in Hairspray even if Tracy is of course the main protagonist. Edited December 29, 2014 by Pink ranger Link to comment
caracas1914 December 29, 2014 Share December 29, 2014 (edited) I admit there is some debate on whether Matt "starred" in the Broadway show "The Light in the Piazza" or was a featured player. Here is how some nominating groups viewed him: Tony Awards Nomination – 2005 Best Featured Actor in a Musical (The Light in the Piazza)Outer Critics Circle Awards Nomination – 2005 Best Featured Actor in a Musical (The Light in the Piazza)Drama Desk Awards Nomination – 2005 Outstanding Actor in a Musical (The Light in the Piazza) I lean on the side that he became a "star" during his run in "The light in the Piazza" much like Jonathan Groff did in "Spring Awakening" as the lead male actor in those respective musicals. Both got alot of critical acclaim and attention. They weren't clearly just supporting yet at the same time they weren't THE lead of the show so IMO there is some wiggle room for either position. Whereas someone like Daniel Radcliffe, who had a vehicle staged/financed to expressly star him in "How to Succeed in Business" (ie the premise was to get Daniel specifically in a musical) and was the marqeee player who took the show into the black after 10 stellar months of Box Office I would argue earned his stripes as a "Broadway Star" with no hedging. Edited December 29, 2014 by caracas1914 Link to comment
jaytee1812 January 12, 2015 Share January 12, 2015 I'm watching an old episode of The West Wing and Jane Lynch appears for about 10 seconds as a reporter. Link to comment
fakeempress January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 (edited) I am catching up on Amber and Kevin's radio show.I love their banter, and being open about what they think about the music and other stuff. They had somebody on the show whose name I didn't catch, who self-produced and released, and made a good amount in revenue, so he was encouraging young artists to do this. Amber said she'll be contacting him, and also that she'd like to have a "great touring career". Edited January 15, 2015 by fakeempress Link to comment
Pink ranger January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 (edited) Whiplash is an academy award nominee for best picture! Who would have predicted that Marley would be the first main cast Glee alum to show at the Oscars! Amazing news, wow! Edited January 15, 2015 by Pink ranger Link to comment
camussie January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 She is probably referring to Noah Guthrie, the guy who plays Roderick. He has had some success at his self produced and released music. Link to comment
fakeempress January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 (edited) Not Noah, it was a guest on the show and sounded like a black artist. The stream I was listening to was cut off at the beginning. Melissa, and also Darren will be at the Oscars for Whiplash, and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya respectively. Glee represents! Edited January 15, 2015 by fakeempress Link to comment
ComfySweater January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 And Darren Criss did a voice in that animated thing that also got a nod. It's total wibbledy wobbeldy timey wimey stuff up in here. Post-Glee somebody you'd just never expect will be the one. I'm putting my money on Dijon. He always seemed nice. Link to comment
jaytee1812 January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 Not Noah, it was a guest on the show and sounded like a black artist. The stream I was listening to was cut off at the beginning. He does try and sound like a black artist. Link to comment
fakeempress January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 (edited) He does try and sound like a black artist. I'm sure it wasn't Noah, the speaking voice was different, and Amber referenced he was older than her joking about maybe trying to date him and saying she likes them a little grey. Edited January 15, 2015 by fakeempress Link to comment
Sara2009 January 15, 2015 Author Share January 15, 2015 Do we know for sure that Darren is going to the Oscars? That's cool for him if so. I just didn't know if everyone in the animated films went or not. Link to comment
camussie January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 I still say Blake Jenner has the best chance of being a break-out star. He is the lead in the next Richard Linklater movie after all and right now it looks like Linklater will get that best directing oscar for "Boyhood." Link to comment
fakeempress January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 These are the final nominations, so the cast of the nominated movies presumably goes. Darren's is an animated feature but they are also in the main event. If they're actually going, I'm sure we'll get a word from their social media before the event. Link to comment
fakeempress January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 (edited) I still say Blake Jenner has the best chance of being a break-out star. He is the lead in the next Richard Linklater movie after all and right now it looks like Linklater will get that best directing oscar for "Boyhood." Boyhood is somewhat of a tour de force due to how it was filmed. Even though Linklater did something approximate with the Before trilogy (which I love), it didn't get its actors nominated, but got screenplay and directorial / film nominations; Boyhood is the first time for lead Linklater actors. Of course, all the best to Blake, I'll definitely watch that movie as I have done with all Linklater movies. Edited January 15, 2015 by fakeempress Link to comment
camussie January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 It isn't a guarantee, of course, but it is something that can only help Blake's career. Linklater seems to have a decent track record when it comes to actors getting career boosts from working with him. Link to comment
fakeempress January 15, 2015 Share January 15, 2015 It can only help to work with a director of his rank. And the Academy likes sports-themed movies. Link to comment
caracas1914 January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 I doubt if the voice cast of an animated film gets invited to attend the Oscars automatically. For sure the Director /Producers. For example, last year Jonathan Groff watched the ceremony from the Elton John Oscar viewing party as part of Chris Coler's party even though his film " Frozen" was nominated. Doesn't mean voice cast can't get to go through other means such as studio connections. Link to comment
dizzyizzy01 January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 Darren's also in the English dub cast and not the original cast. He might still be lucky enough to score an invite, unfortunately, I think it might be unlikely. Still quite cool to be part of an Oscar nominated film I imagine. Link to comment
ChaChaSlide January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 I really hope that Amber can crossover from Glee to Empire. I remember she was photo'd at the premier with their cast, and she looked pretty enmeshed. So far theyve had like 2 or 3 songs each episode, so it wouldnt be too far of a stretch from what shes doing now. 4 Link to comment
fakeempress January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 I doubt if the voice cast of an animated film gets invited to attend the Oscars automatically. For sure the Director /Producers. For example, last year Jonathan Groff watched the ceremony from the Elton John Oscar viewing party as part of Chris Coler's party even though his film " Frozen" was nominated. Doesn't mean voice cast can't get to go through other means such as studio connections. I thought they all were because I remember Kristen Bell and Idina, I guess I assumed. It's cool anyway to be in some way part of a nominated film. Link to comment
caracas1914 January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 (edited) Idina had a reason to be there, she sang "Let it Go " the nominated( and winning ) nominated best song from Frozen. Or was that the wickedly talented Adele Dazeem Edited January 16, 2015 by caracas1914 1 Link to comment
fakeempress January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 (edited) I didn't think her live performance was the best but Travolta got everyone and their cat talking about her because of Adele Dazeem. Edited January 16, 2015 by fakeempress Link to comment
Hana Chan January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 Putting on my anime fan hat here - while it's very cool that a project that Darren is connected to is up for an Oscar, don't expect to see him at the awards. Anime films frequently are considered for best animated films (Miyazaki Hayao films were practically a fixture) but the voice cast are not usually invited until they are up for another award or presenting. And as others have pointed out, Darren was a voice on the English dub version, not the original Japanese cast that the film is going to judged on. Dubbing is a lower level and many anime fans prefer to watch in the original Japanese with subtitles because so often the dubbed versions mangle the original dialogue. Darren has been doing a bunch of dubs and animated voices lately and it looks like this can be a lucrative focus for his career. He's got a pleasant (if generic) speaking voice and his habit of over the top facial mugging won't hurt him here. And I don't crap on actors who make their careers doing animated voices - in Japan there are some that are so popular that they are well known as many conventional screen actors. Takehito Koyasu is an extremely popular and prolific voice actor who has around 500 credits to his name and now runs his own voice actor management firm. Ok.... taking off my anime fan hat. 1 Link to comment
fakeempress January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 (edited) ^^ That was interesting, apart from just watching some anime I'm not that familiar with it. So Darren most probably isn't going unless he pulls an invite; Melissa seems like she should be attending as part of the cast of a nominated best feature film. As with handicapping the future careers, there is no guarantee who will end where and how soon. Good for her. I haven't seen her movie yet, but I will, I like JK Simmons a lot. Edited January 16, 2015 by fakeempress 1 Link to comment
Hana Chan January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 Considering that the anime film had almost no US theatrical release (basically enough to give it Oscar eligibility) and that the dub is primarily for the English-speaking video market, it's highly unlikely that this is going to get Darren onto the red carpet. There are much bigger names than his in the cast and if any of them are attending, it's because they did other more prestigious work. Melissa's role in Whiplash doesn't seem to be a very big one, but it's still good for her prospects to be in a film like this. It really goes to show you that Glee had a lot of real talent at their disposal and just didn't do what they could with it. Link to comment
caracas1914 January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 (edited) Melissa was the nominal female lead, the girlfriend of Miles Teller. This trailer pretty much spells outs the dynamics of the movie: She essentially plays a "Marley" type character, minor, but she's quite good in the role. Edited January 16, 2015 by caracas1914 Link to comment
Pink ranger January 16, 2015 Share January 16, 2015 Trailer for "Underdogs", MM provided the voice of Jake http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RlR90ncXALk If I didn't know it was him I wouldn't have been able to tell at all. He sounds totally unrecognisable from his normal speaking voice, which is appropriate since the character can't be more than about 13. Link to comment
Sara2009 January 16, 2015 Author Share January 16, 2015 (edited) The character starts out at 13 or so, but then 7 years pass. It says that his rival " comes back after 7 years" or something like that. Either way the character is young. FWIW, I agree that Matt sounds good. Edited January 16, 2015 by Sara2009 Link to comment
methodwriter85 January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 Dot Jones played a FTM transgender person on the failed pilot, Pretty/Handsome. I'm pretty sure Ryan Murphy said the success of Transparent and decided to have Dot Jones do it again. 1 Link to comment
jaytee1812 January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 Lea to continue working with Ryan Murphy http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/lea-michele-joe-manganiello-more-764537 Link to comment
jjjmoss January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 Yeah, that baseball movie does not sound like it'll be a big Oscar thing. Boyhood has the whole "filmed over 12 years" thing catapulting it. I'm not sure if I'm excited or not for Lea. Well, steady work anyway. And I suppose it's not like Hollywood movies have been knocking on her door. Link to comment
tom87 January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 (edited) Good? Hey may be they will get at least 2 good seasons out of it. Edited January 17, 2015 by tom87 Link to comment
Ceeg January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 Ugh, I fear that Lea will be tied to Ryan forever. Link to comment
Advance35 January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 Well a paycheck is a paycheck and it pays to not burn bridges if you don't have too. His idea are usually good for at least 1 season and it's a cast with a lot of Marquis names. I can see why her team would thumbs up her involvement. I guess it's to Lea's benefit that she's continued to present an enthusiastic demeanor in reference to her work on Glee. Hollywood or More Everyday Jobs, Bosses tend to prefer employees that are outwardly appreciative. Link to comment
Ceeg January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 Yeah I get all that. I just selfishly want her to stay far away from Ryan for my own personal reasons, and because Ryan eventually ruins every show he ever has his hands in, and I just hate the idea of Lea jumping from one sinking ship to another eventual one. Also, I swore I'd never watching another Murphy production after Glee, so it sucks for me that I won't be watching Lea's next show, because I enjoy her as an actress. 1 Link to comment
tom87 January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 Yeah I get all that. I just selfishly want her to stay far away from Ryan for my own personal reasons, and because Ryan eventually ruins every show he ever has his hands in, and I just hate the idea of Lea jumping from one sinking ship to another eventual one. Also, I swore I'd never watching another Murphy production after Glee, so it sucks for me that I won't be watching Lea's next show, because I enjoy her as an actress. Well it is a anthology so maybe one year and out. 1 Link to comment
camussie January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 (edited) Reading the description A casting breakdown indicates the series will center on three young women, Curtis' role and a father. I think the three young women will be Emma Roberts, Abigail Breslin, and Keke Palmer and the father will be Manganiello. I wonder what role Lea is going to play? Maybe someone who is in college with the 3 girls but older than them? Whatever it is it sounds like it will be a supporting role (nothing wrong with that) and it will be interesting to see how RM & team write a character Lea is playing that is supporting rather than lead. Edited January 17, 2015 by camussie Link to comment
fakeempress January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 (edited) Being an anthology series, it may not be as bad as Glee's become. Ryan's shows usually start all engines firing up, so I expect the first season to be good or at least intriguing. And I think this genre is a good fit for Lea, she's great with comedy mixed with something else. I didn't imagine she got a lot of offers for meaty movie roles, I don't think HW sees her as a movie lead. As as others say, it may not be as a firm regular throughout the series. Starting production in spring does put a question mark though on Lea's potential spring/summer tour she talked about before. Edited January 17, 2015 by fakeempress Link to comment
tom87 January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 Reading the description I think the three young women will be Emma Roberts, Abigail Breslin, and Keke Palmer and the father will be Manganiello. I wonder what role Lea is going to play? Maybe someone who is in college with the 3 girls but older than them? Maybe like scream and have a reporter like Courtney Cox who snoops around? Link to comment
camussie January 17, 2015 Share January 17, 2015 I think it will be decent the first season but 15 is stretching their ability to write even a semi cohesive show. It would be better if it was 13. Link to comment
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