Mot Morenzi Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 And the, it should have been Debra Messing comments continue on Social Media. Ugh, makes me hit my head on my desk for all the people who don't get Lucille wasn't Lucy. Agreed. I guess I could see Debra as Lucy Ricardo, but definitely not Lucille Ball. I think Blanchett is a solid choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I had to do a long post over in Facebook land pointing out how different Lucy and Lucille were. Don't just pick an actress because she looks like the famous person. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Aside from hair and eye colour, she doesn't even look like her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I think Blanchett is a fine actress, one whom might actually do Lucy justice, although I don't truly think anyone can totally do her justice. What I'm unclear about now is if this is going to be made to be distributed online? I thought it was going to be theatrical, but if now acquired by Amazon, that doesn't seem as likely.... Anyone "in the know"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryCarter Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 I think Blanchett is a fine actress, one whom might actually do Lucy justice, although I don't truly think anyone can totally do her justice. What I'm unclear about now is if this is going to be made to be distributed online? I thought it was going to be theatrical, but if now acquired by Amazon, that doesn't seem as likely.... Anyone "in the know"?? Amazon has a theatrical film production and distribution division. Manchester By the Sea came from Amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Amazon has a theatrical film production and distribution division. Manchester By the Sea came from Amazon. Yeah! So there's still the chance.... Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Didn't know about it's theatrical wing. I know they've done movies of their own for streaming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Didn't know about it's theatrical wing. I know they've done movies of their own for streaming. Same here. Well, with a "pedigree" like the much-acclaimed and pretty successful film Manchester By the Sea, it appears this project is in good hands. Here's hoping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Now this is just getting ridiculous. http://www.thelifeandtimesofhollywood.com/amazon-acquires-aaron-sorkins-lucille-ball-biopic-cate-blanchett-as-lucy-amy-schumer-as-ethel-mertz-javier-bardem-as-desi-arnaz/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Luvsbway said: Now this is just getting ridiculous. http://www.thelifeandtimesofhollywood.com/amazon-acquires-aaron-sorkins-lucille-ball-biopic-cate-blanchett-as-lucy-amy-schumer-as-ethel-mertz-javier-bardem-as-desi-arnaz/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryCarter Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 For some reason movie blogs keep wanting to cast actresses nearly 70 to play Vivian. This takes it to far in the other direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted September 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 How about Jane Krakowski as Viv? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Morenzi Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 11 hours ago, Brock said: How about Jane Krakowski as Viv? Brilliant suggestion. That could definitely work. If she were a bit older, I could see Kate McKinnon play her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Well... she can [McKinnon] play practically anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRickyII Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 On 8/8/2017 at 7:04 AM, Luvsbway said: I had to do a long post over in Facebook land pointing out how different Lucy and Lucille were. Don't just pick an actress because she looks like the famous person. I agree, but, while I have no idea how Debra Messing is as a dramatic actress, she at least has proven comedic skills. This movie will inevitably have "Lucy" bits. So the actress playing this part will not only be playing Lucille Ball, but at times will be playing Lucille Ball playing Lucy Ricardo. In those two Lucy TV movies, the Lucy Ricardo scenes were absolutely cringeworthy. If Cate Blanchett does a bad Lucy Ricardo, it can spoil the whole movie. On 8/8/2017 at 8:32 AM, Brock said: Aside from hair and eye colour, she doesn't even look like her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie2 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 3 hours ago, LittleRickyII said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRickyII Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 7 hours ago, Freddie2 said: Well I'll take that over this (Sofia Vergara): 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Morenzi Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 48 minutes ago, LittleRickyII said: Well I'll take that over this (Sofia Vergara): Definitely! She looks like she's doing Fran Drescher as Carol Burnett impersonating Lucille Ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRickyII Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Mot Morenzi said: Definitely! She looks like she's doing Fran Drescher as Carol Burnett impersonating Lucille Ball. LOL! Either that or Phyllis Diller doing "Phyllis Diller." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Well, Vergara's surely was done "tongue in cheek" but still "in tribute". I dunno...maybe they've realized (learned?) from those two TVMs that NO ONE can replicate those classic moments so to even attempt them would be foolish...Besides, if it is truly the story of their long complicated relationship, if they stick with the dramatic elements there's no real need for them to "reinvent the wheel" and show reenactments of familiar scenes we all know too well, is there? I don't think so... They could of course be alluded to... but ...?? I don't know... I have such mixed feelings about this whole project, I don't know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie2 Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm excited for any good widespread Lucy exposure, and this seems like it has pedigree. With the kids involved behind the scenes... I don't know. I think that Home Movie is excellent, so if it takes that vibe it's cool. Let's just hope Carole Cook doesn't file any legal complaints about her portrayal. We have enough feuds going on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Freddie2 said: Let's just hope Carole Cook doesn't file any legal complaints about her portrayal. We have enough feuds going on. Ooh...never thought of that possibility, however unlikely given her long-standing, tight relationship with Lucie Jr...(not sure how close she is (or not) to Desi Jr...)...unless of course Sorkin casts Patricia Morrison in Carole's part! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie2 Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 A Ma Parker reenactment would surely bring out the lawyers (and the Razzies)! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Morenzi Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 I wonder will play Janos Prohaska? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted September 15, 2017 Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Mot Morenzi said: I wonder will play Janos Prohaska? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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