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March 24th, 2009
02:28 PM ET
Anne Hathaway as Judy Garland?According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Weinstein Company has signed Anne Hathaway to play Judy Garland in its forthcoming biopic about the singer/actress, “Get Happy.” The film is based on the biography by Gerald Clarke. One of my colleagues said he told this news to a Garland fan, who immediately said, “No way!” There could be a few issues. Hathaway stands 5-foot-8, while Garland was famously diminutive - about five feet. Garland was a powerhouse singer and live performer, while Hathaway - though she demonstrated a capable singing voice at the Oscars - might not be able to deliver the kind of emotive “Over the Rainbow” Garland was known to give. (Not that you have to be able to sing to perform movie musical numbers - just ask Audrey Hepburn.) Still, there is a slight facial resemblance, and few doubt Hathaway’s acting chops. Also, both started as child performers (though Garland, part of a performing family, started VERY early). Could Hathaway be the person to take Garland through her tumultuous life? If not, who would you suggest? - Todd Leopold, CNN.com Entertainment Producer
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Having seen Tracie Bennett's performance in End of the Rainbow in London and also the fact that she has been nominated for an olivier Award I would say that Tracie should play the role. Her performance was mesmerising, and at 48 years old, same ags as Garland when she died, standing at five foot one inch, and very slim she is Garland. Go watch this play running now at the Trafalgar Studios and see if you agree.
i love the smile of Rachel Bilson, i got a huge crush on her .-~
After seeing her on Saturday Night Live doing the Wizard of Oz skit, I think sure, she can do it.
Jay, yes, she does!!! Watch PS I love You and you'll crack up it's so uncanny...
Emmy Rossum- she can sing- and was amazing with the mixture of voice and emotion in Phantom of the Opera. I think she would be a better pick for sure.
I think this would be the ideal opportunity to hold auditions to find a no-name. Any well-established actress will come with some pre-conceived image(s) anyway.
Just my humble opinion. 🙂
JUDY GARLAND WAS LARGER THAN LIFE EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS SMALL IN SIZE, SO WHAT DOES IT MATTER IF ANNE HATHAWAY IS TALLER? THEY MAKE SMALL MEN LOOK TALL SO WHY NOT MAKE ANNE LOOK SHORTER>? AND THE SINGING CAN BE HELPED WITH LOUDSPEAKERS. WHO CARES. HER FACE IS MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN JUDY'S BUT SHE LOOKS A BIT LIKE HER, OR LIZA. LET HER DO IT. SHE'LL BE A SUCCESS
SILVIA
is it just me, or does Hilary Swank look just like Judy Garland?
i dnt think she can pull the legends part, she cant sing,cant dance,is ugly,and is too lall.Judy Garland should be played by someone who can do all thoes things,judy garland should be honored not potryaed badly.
Any time I hear of a Judy tribute, I sit myself down and watch Garland at her best–in movies, and on her fabulous TV show. The joy of watching her is surpassed only by her joy in performing. How do you capture that without using her own voice and beautiful face is beyond me. Would you try to reconstruct the Grand Canyon with colored rocks in your backyard? Judy Davis and Tammy Blanchard were hand-picked by hardcore Judy fans, who acted as consultants. Lorna Luft also was involved. I have yet to hear any other singer, now or in the past, who stops me in my tracks wherever I am as Judy can. I'll keep my fingers crossed, but I doubt anyone can capture lightning in a bottle again in portraying Judy. I'd rather watch the unique original for the hundredth time tahn hope someone gets it right.
Are you kidding me???? I cant stand looking at her, let alone watching a whole movie with her in it.... sorry no way, there is plenty of other actresses out there
Yes Judy Davis was fierce, nailed it! And yes this french girl from Piaf would lay them all to rest.
tongue firmly planted in cheek.....Helen Mirren is the obvious choice.
Perfect...especially since most of the film will focus on the adult Judy and not the child Judy. She can handle this one...
Let's be honest...Not even Liza could play Judy and come off exactly like Judy. Judy was/is an icon, an unbelievable faery creature who not only had a voice, but she was the tiniest person to ever completely fill a room. With that said, I think Hathaway is a good choice. Her challenge will be finding the "guts" that were so second nature and on the shoulder of Garland.
Marian Cottiard would be perfect
Zooey Deschanel!
I really like Anne Hathaway, but she is all wrong for Judy Garland. Judy's drug addiction and life-long challenge was here naturally curvy body. A tall, skinny beauty just isn't going to cut it, not matter how well she can sing or act.
I am a life-long fan of Judy Garland's and there have already been two bio-flicks of her life, Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows was just made in 2001 and and Rainbow in the late 1970s both had great casting.
Zooey Deshcanel (the voice!)
Emmy Rossum
Natalie Portman
Katherine Zeta Jones
Anne does somewhat look like her though.
Hands down, Rufus Wainwright wins. Have you heard Rufus does Judy at Carnegie Hall? Spot on. He can dance in heels too. I really think he could pull it off.
Hello...did anyone see her sing on the Oscars? She will be great! Rachel Bilson?! Seriously? There are definitely a lot of people out there I'm happy are NOT casting directors!
I agree why do we need another movie on Judy Garland. Judy Davis was wonderful, it just doesn't get any better than that. Ann Hathaway as Judy Garland is almost as ridiculus as Hillary Duff playing Bonnie Parker. Hathaway has an advantage though, she can sing and act.
Am I the only one who thinks she is a mediocre both in talent and looks ?
christina ricci
People who keep saying Marion Cottilard, are you crazy. Though she is a fantastic actress, she has a thick french accent. Unless you dub her talking as well as her singing, I don't think it can be done. I can not think of anyone who would be able to pull it off. If they are going to do this movie, I think they should do an open call audition and find an unknown. Someone that really looks and sings like Judy. If they need big names, then get a bunch off big names for all the supporting roles.
ANNE HATHAWAY – SERIOUSLY?? PAHLEEZE, people! She's a mediocre actress AND singer – at best. And let's not forget how she has that same, stupid look frozen on her face all the time. She looks like a cross between a manequin, a deer, and a fish.
Why do we need to do a movie about the life of Judy Garland, anyway? Please, just somebody do a decent documentary using REAL footage of Miss Garland if you really want to pay tribute to her!
Just like that old Brittney Spears fan, I yell OUT LOUD: "LEAVE JUDY ALONE!!!". Let her rest in peace, we do not need any more stories about this famous icon!
Eagen Halter, a girl in my NY theatre class would be great! She's the right size 5 feet and has the acting ability and WOW what a voice. She's an unknown, but so are many before they're discovered.
That said, NO ONE can really live up to the late great JUDY Garland. A documentary would be better. Remember the film fiasco of Audrey Hepburn's life w/ J Luv Hewitt??? And she didn't have to sing!
i think it's ok...i mean,...who else would play her? that's a big name?
It's Kristen Chenowith...not only is she the right height, she can really sing and act. She proves it constantly on Broadway. Ignore the bright hair, it can be darkened.
Anne Hathaway is a great actress in her own right and so was Judy Garland however, Ms. Hathaway doesn't look at all like Ms. Garland.
I second Natlie Portman. She is fantastic.
Mila Kunis
I think it depends on which period of Garland's life is the thrust of the film. Garland went through so many changes from being America's Sweetheart during the 40s to the overweight Garland in the 50s, to the svelte older electrifying Garland of the early 60s, and finally to the woman-succumbing-to-addiction in the late 60s.
Hathaway might be the right choice for the MGM years. Other periods of her life? I don't know. It will certainly be a challenge for her, that's for sure.
As an aside, does anyone remember that Brooke Adams was interested in doing a Garland biopic back in the early 80s?
Anne Hathaway is a great choice and even though I thought Mario Cantone was a truly inspired choice, I am not sure he has the "gorgeous gams" required!
I want Brittany Spears to play her? This would be fun to watch ...
I HEARD ANN SING DURING THE OSCARS AND SHE SINGS BEAUTIFULLY. SHE CAN PLAY ANYTHING INCLUDING JUDY GARLAND AND SHE DEFINITELY LOOKS MORE LIKE JUDY GARLAND THAN RENNE ZELLWEGER . I AM ALL FOR IT.
ann hathaway for sure! she has already proved her range.
the lady can pull it off because because she has the chops,
and there will be no problem for her becoming judy garland
on screen.
There are about a thousand guys in Miami that are dying to audition!
Hillary Swank has the talent
I can't imagine anyone but Judy Davis playing Garland. She did a WONDERFUL job in the tv movie!
While I feel Anne Hathaway is an excellent actress, I feel she is being miscast as Judy Garland. When I see I Anne Hathaway, I don't see Judy Garland, (and she has to sing as well. Or be a really good lip syncher).
As previously suggested by other persons, I repeat the nomination for Judy Davis. Or Liza Minelli.
Zooey Deshenell
Rachel McAdams
I can appreciate the talents of Anne Hathaway but she's NOT the one. Judy Davis is the only one who can bring some resemblance to the incredible Garland. Ms. Hathaway lacks the depth of character needed to play the complexities of Garland.
I agree that having Anna Hathaway acting the part would be nice and perhaps add some certain touch of joy to the character, also her smile is somewhat larger than Garland's but it helps to enhance the character and may even bring a little "spice" to it. She has the capacity to sing and I believe that Hilary Swank would also be a good choice except she may not be capable of singing to the level needed...I am not sure, of course.
Either way, it would be nice to see Hathaway grace herself in this role and she would not take it lightly. She is an actress who takes her parts seriously (as does Ms. Swank) and perhaps she should do it if the chance permits.
In the end, we have to keep everything in perspective and remember that there never will be another like Judy Garland-even her daughter cannot live up to that. She is one of a kind in this business...
Judy Garland is awesome and so unique a person who could ever touch her- no one singing wise or other wise some stars have to be left alone. If you watch her TV shows and such she is so intense and so devulging of herself when she performs.Amazing talent.
I never thought I would say this, but I think she can pull it off and would be interested to see what she'd do with her role.
Anne Hathaway as Judy Garland is a disgrace! I may have not grown up in Judy's time era but my grandparents and history have taught me that Ms. Hathaway is not the ultra persona of Judy. I hope Ms. Hathaway knows better and will not take this role.
HELL YEAH!! I think she would do an incredible job!! She is talented, beautiful... and I can just see it now on Broadway too.. singing to the tunes from the Wizard of Oz!! She has a creepy resemblence! Don't you think?? OH TOTO.... !
I say go for it!! I can't wait!
I just thought of another one – Anneliese van der Pol, who played Chelsea on That's So Raven!
Does Scarlett Johanssen sing? If she does, I think she'd be great.
I love the idea of Jane Horrocks! If you haven't seen 'Little Voice', I highly reccomend it.
Kristen Chenoweth is a wonderful actress and has an amazing voice, but she doesn't have the low register Garland had, in my opinion.
emmy rossum would be perfect
Clearly, the people in charge of the project believe they've chosen well. Who are we to judge the performance before the movie's even made? Maybe having an open mind is a good way to get happy.
Why not Tammy Blanchard? She won an emmy for playing Judy Garland... However I think Anne will be excellent..
Rachel Bilson!? Ick. That crap O.C. actress. How dare you even mention her in regards to Judy Garland! Shame on you! Shame on you!
Anne Hathaway will be brilliant.
I vote for Gweneth Paltrw. I just recently stumbled upon a video on youtube of Gweneth singing "Bette Davis Eyes" and she did a great job. She has the brown eyes, put a black wig on her and maybe............
I think Gweneth could pull off the destructive behavior and definitly young Judy Garland.
NO! Hathaway is a decent actress, but there is no way she could vocally pull off the role of Judy Garland. I REALLY hope they find someone who can really sing!!
I ABSOLUTELY CAN SEE IT! AS FOR SINGING, THE ANNE SINGS EXTREMELY WELL, DID YOU NOT SEE ELLA ENCHANTED?
SHE IS NOT JUDY GARLAND, SHE IS ANNE HATHAWAY AND A DAMNED FINE ACTRESS AND SINGER.
DO NOT COUNT HER OUT, I'M BETTING SHE COULD BLOW THIS PART OUT OF THE WATER!
Natalie Portman could portray the Garland energy, brilliance, and desperate neuroses, but can she sing? Probably not that well. But, heh, I'd pay to watch. O yeah.
Well....why not Zooey Deschanel? Didn't she play Dorothy in a scifi remake of The Wizard of Oz.... called Tinman? I know she can sing and looks somewhat the part. Or how about Rachel McAdams? I like her. Maybe she could pull it off.
Yeah, she will be fixed up to look like Judy Garland. She'll pull it off. Hope the story line is well done. Judy Garland had a sad life.
No, they shouldn't make another Judy Garland movie because Judy Davis nail the role when she play Judy Garland in the TV movie "Me and My Shadow". Judy D was so good that you think you were watching Judy Garland play herself. Tammie Blanchard was good playing Judy when she was young in the same movie. Anne Hathaway may be a good actress but not enough to play Garland.
After seeing the job Marion Cotillard did as Edith Piaf in La Vie En Rose, I believe anything is possible in a bio-pic using a great thespian to do the job.
believe it or not – and I base this off shows years ago demonstrating her singing some really tough songs from theatrical musicals, etc., and songs from greats including Judy Garland – – Marie Osmond
she had Judy's mannerisms down to an inth, her delievery of the songs very well done – she was considerably younger then – I can only imagine what maturity and her own heartaches and experiences would add to the performance
perhaps they could use those performance tapes along with current filming to accomplish a viaible product
NO WAY...Judy Davis did the absolute best Judy ever...
It goes without saying that I am extremely skeptical about this production. I have read the Gerald Clarke biography, along with Lorna Luft's memoir, Gerald Frank's book, and part of Mel Torme's memoir about his time on "The Judy Garland Show." The Clarke book seemed accurate to my knowledge, but I hope that the producers cooperate with Judy Garland's family in making the movie, as well.
Also, as many other people above me have posted, why in the world does anyone feel the need to top "Me and My Shadows?" I love Anne Hathaway dearly and respect her wholeheartedly as an artist, but I think it's almost unfair to hold her up to Judy Davis's and Tammy Blanchard's performances. Two Emmy's for two actresses playing the same role... almost unheard of.
If movie magic can make Ian McKellen look twice the size of Sean Astin and John Rhys-Davies, (Lord of The Rings) there should be no reason 5'8 Anne Hathaway can't appear 5 feet tall in a a film.
If Anne's voice doesn't cut it she can be dubbed by Judy herself. These things are by no means insurmountable obstacles!
i think it will be great. i am looking forward to the performance and the voice.
OK then heres another idea for anothe vapid reality show
Finding Judy
imagine the circus
You all seem to care way too much
Judy was a train wreck
Do you want your kids to see/emulate this behavior?
let it go
ME!!!!!
Jane Horrocks Rules and could do the job no problem!
but come on this is America lets give the work to americans
Hmmm
Britney? Ashley? Jessica ( this could be her come back role)
Or Dare I say A drag queen- whoo else understands judy????
Just asking
Marian Cotillard would be so good portraying Judy Garland...another choice is Judy Davis. Whomever is chosen should succeed delivering their very best performance. Judy Garland was a STAR!!
You've got to be kidding me. She doesnt look , act or sing anything like Judy Garland. Her daughter Lisa Minelli show place her. Thats the ONLY person who can do it.
Katy Perry-Horrible choice..complete trash
Rachel Bilson-Def. a big NO
Reese Witherspoon–NO
I don't think there is a qualified actress to take on this role.
Let's just pray they do not choose Hillary Duff.
what about zooey deschanel!???
Why make a movie about Judy Garland? The TV version was enough.
Carmen Electra!
Anne is overrated and not a good actress.
Wow...not sure where anyone is getting the thought that Judy is more classy than Anne. IMO Anne is actually too clutured and refined to play someone with a sharp and unsophisticated personality like Garland.
Thought this story was already very well done with Judy Davis as "Adult" Judy. What more can be brought to the story?
Still, if one must go ahead, one should consider the child actress who played Lucie Pevensie, the youngest sister in the first "Chronicles Of Narnia" film. Georgie Henley was a total ringer for the early MGM Judy.
If they use Anne Hathaway in Wizard of Oz scenes will ToTo have to be an irish wolfhound?
Act the part maybe.
Sing the part impossible.
Every rendition of "Over the Rainbow" other than the Garland original, is a pale sham as evidenced by Jewel on Dancing with the Stars.
Really pathetic. This voice cannot be done by anyone else, sorry.
Unfortunately an audience will make comparisons between the Judy Davis version and the Anne Hathaway version. I can understand making a different version of the movie, but they will never make a better version then the Judy Davis movie, "Me and My Shadow" So why bother? Why not do a remake of "Gone With The Wind". I'm sure it would have the same results.....
Personally, I like the Rufus Wainwright idea.
I agree Jane Horrocks – Little Voice. If anyone has seen the movie, they will know she not only has the voice but the acting ability, hands down.
How about Amy Winehouse? They have the same destructive behavior.
Think about what Judy Garland gave the world through her inspired dedication to her artistry, even at a cost to her personal life and that of her family. She took a great risk, in 'going for it all.'
And perhaps for the betterment of all, I hope her sacrifice will be honored through returning the opportunity for her daughter to express the rare spirit she exemplified.
Give Liza Minelli an opportunity to make that difficult reach (for anyone) of portraying Judy Garland's supreme artistry.
We never know what amazing benefits our appreciation, love, faith and dedication may yield ... for us all.
Oh Comeon this has Lindsay Lohan written all over it
Its Judy Garland for Chrissake
she wouldnt even have to method act!
Anne Hathaway will be great. She is a mature actrice, definitely more range than Queen Latifa, Rachel Bilson and Natalie Portman. I believe that Portman's best and only role was from Le Professionel from Luc Besson. I love Foster and Davis, but they are too old for the role, so is Liza, her daughter. Cortillard will not be good at all – as much as I like her as an artist. Wainwright, really? why not Lane? He is shorter. Or peharps Jackman? Leave the guys out! We are talking about Judy Garland here. She is a LEGEND. I hope that the Weinsteins have hired great screenwriter(s) for the movie and a awesome director to direct. As for the actress, Anne Hathaway can definitely fit the bill. Or maybe search for the next Judy Garland!
Anne Hathaway is an extremely talented young actress. She is also beautiful with a good head on her shoulders. I think she is an excellent choice to play Judy Garland (I am also a huge fan of hers). Can't wait to see the movie!
Judy Davis would be perfect for an older Judy Garland. I agree. What abut the young Judy? Renee can age with makeup. I agree with Kristen Chenoweth as well. What a firecracker! Amazing! But I don't think she has the look to play Judy. Acting, singing and dancing, yes. But, the look – no.
I think that Anne Hathaway is a fantastic choice and will do a fabulous job in playing Judy Garland.
Actress Judy Davis would be great as she has already played Judy Garland in a made for TV movie.
or...How about Sarah Jessica Parker?
David Archuleta as the young Garland, up to "Meet Me In St. Louis."
there are a number of Judy Garland look a like Drag Queens doing her on small stages in big cities they can pick from!
Anne Hathaway is definitely a great choice...she is a great actress and she has a beautiful voice!
Me! Everyone tells me I look like Judy Garland or Anne Hathaway. I watched every J.G. movie growing up – I can quote you and sing the entire "Harvey Girls" film.
Renée Zellweger – She is 5-4, sings, dances, excellent actress. Can pull off the look of the time of Judy Garland. Perfect I think
@beth, Rachel Bilson? For what? That's not an answer. And 'no' she's not good enough to be Judy Garland, can't sing, can't even act.
Just NO.
Sidenote: Hillary Swank's character's portrayal of Judy in "PS I Love You" was uber cute.
Judy Davis did an outstanding job portraying Judy Garland and another film would not be needed unless it had Liza Minnelli directing it.
When will Hollywood executives realize that if they want a perfect biopic of a Hollywood legend they should cast Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis, just look at how she is idea right not to portray Bette as she appeared in the 1940's and with makeup can portray her later years. Of course it would have to be done in good taste because this was the Best Actress ever.
liza is like a million years old, so i don't think that would work since she's older than her mother was when she died. wishful thinking i'm sure.
Cotillard has an extremely thick accent, so I don't think she would work. I know it's in fashion for the actor/actress to do all of the singing themselves, but if they simply voiceover the songs, I think Anne Hathaway would do a fantastic job. That said, i think that Tammy Blanchard who played Judy in the same movie as Judy Davis would also be very very good. After all, she did win an Emmy for the role.
Reese Witherspoon
I saw Anne Hathaway sing at a Sondheim birthday tribute at the Hollywood Bowl. Hathaway definitely has the acting and the singing chops to play Judy Garland. Height doesn't matter for film. Many male actors are short short short.
Judy Davis was the definitive July Garland.
Am I missing something? I don't understand why we need yet another movie about Judy Garland, since we have about a million miles of footage of her performing. If somebody wants to know about Judy Garland, why would they not simply rent a DVD or look on YouTube?
Why not Reece Witherspoon? She did a bang-up job of June Carter Cash.
I think they should consider Rosie O'Donald.
My God!!!! No way is Ms. Hathaway capable of pulling that off. Judy Davis was the right choice the first time why not this time????
Forget singing, how well does she play a drunk and a drug addict?
Why don't they consider casting an unknown? There is a ton of talent out there who are triple threats and with an unfamiliar face, the character would be more believable as Judy than focusing on Anne's believability.
Otherwise, Jane Horrocks was a good suggestion, and Rufus Wainwright a hilarious one. He'd do a good job though.
Still, Hollywood needing bankability over acting, Hathaway could probably pull it off.
As an adoring Judy Garland fan, I think Anne Hathaway is a brilliant choice. I wouldn't have thought of her because of the physique, but she has an exceptionally good singing voice, loads of energy (essential for Judy) and is a trained dancer. She also has great comedic timing, but can still pull off the emotional depth needed. Can't wait til it hits the screens.
How about Emmy Rossum? She has the voice.
I agree with an earlier post. Since when does an actress/actor have to look exactly like the person they are portraying. Reese Witherspoon did not look like June Carter Cash. Joaquin Phoenix did not look like Johnny Cash. (Although his singing was pretty close.)
No matter who plays Judy Garland, not everyone will be satisfied. Anne Hathaway is a great actress, and I for one wouldn't mind seeing her in the part.
I don't know about portraying Judy but I always thought she could pull off a young Liza. The oversized droopy eyes and lips are perfect.
Here's a concept Hollyweird – How about conducting a world search for the talent instead!? It appears the movies these days include the SAME recycled actors in different roles; the world is a big place Hollyweird – try to think 'outside the box' for a change...
Her daughter Liza Minnelli
Rufus Wainwright
I think Hathaway is a fantastic choice. Her height is an issue? Uh, are you serious? Marion Cotillard, as someone else mentioned, would be brilliant, too.
Why did they have to wait until Liza became an inebriated old shell of her former self? If they would have done this 30 yaers ago, who knows?
Mario Cantone
Even though there's only one Judy Garland, no one will top Judy Davis's portrayal of her in "Me and My Shadows."
Rachel would be great
Jane Horrocks – Little Voice
I think Anne Hathaway might be a good choice, and maybe with singing lessons, she could sing in Judy's style. Who knows? Why not give her a chance?
Anne would be great!
Hilary Swank would be fabulous. Same figure....definitely some resemblance. Hilary is a great actress and would pull it off beautifully.
Amy Adams, of course. When this is realized, I'll expect a royalty!
Cotiallard is French and her voice was probably dubbed. I'm interested to see how Anne will do.
Natalie Portman gets my vote but Anne will do fine. very pretty with lots of nice curves
Two Words.... Katy Perry...
Two words why not Anne..... No Soul
I fully agree with cka comment. Anne Hathaway is a very good choice for her acting and singing ability and big talent, height can be taken care of with camera. Marion Cotillard can also be a great choice, she has as well proven she can act and sing.
I agree with Dan...Natalie Portman would be a good choice. Don't know if she can sing though?
Judy Davis...Hands down...
Kristin Chenoweth
Here's another reason it won't work....Judy had a nicely shaped mouth. Anne Hathaway has a mouth and teeth a horse would envy.
Jodi Foster...
No matter who is signed, she will be a poor imitation of Judy. I don't know why anyone would even bother. I mean even Faye Dunaway couldn't really pull off a Joan Crawford effectively.
Anne Hathaway is a fine choice. She will do just fine, and if she wins an Academy Award for her portrayal, the previous naysayers will undoubtedly be heaping praise on how she was their only choice from the very beginning.
Rachel Bilson? What are you smoking?
Marion Cottilard (may not have spelled correctly, but French actress who played Edith Piaf and, I believe won Oscar
Look at Geoffrey Rush's portrayal of Peter Sellers. The two couldn't be more dissimilar, yet he pulled it off brilliantly. Look at Sissy Spacek's portrayal of Loretta Lynn. They look nothing like each other. Reese Witherspoon doesn't resemble June Carter. Look at Frank Langella's portrayal of Nixon in the recent Frost/Nixon. You immediately believed Langella was Nixon, even though, again, Langella looks nothing like Nixon. In the words of Jon Lovitzs' Master Thespian..... "ACCC-Ting!"
Hollywood is good at shooting around short men to make them look taller, so they can certainly do the same to make Anne appear smaller. I think she'll do a great job!
I think Anne Hathaway is a fantastic actress. Rachel Getting Married was AMAZING. And I don't doubt that she can carry a tune decently enough.
However, this is JUDY GARLAND we're talking about. No one could belt out a song and still bring in emotional value to song like her. Her voice was just- guh. It gave you chills. I don't deny that anyone who takes on the role is in for a long hard road (at least they will be if they put the proper effort into it like Judy Garland's Legacy deserves) for that transformation no matter who they are. Maybe Anne can do it maybe not. There are stark physical contrasts between. Someone mentioned hiding them and my argument is- Why should the director HAVE to spend the whole film hiding the fact that the starlet is so drastically different to the person they're portraying. That's just unnecessary stress on the film crew.
I just hope whoever gets the role does it justice and the film comes out fabulous.
Let's see some screen tests with her all done up as Judy Garland 1st!
Marion Cottiard is a gorgeous woman of 5'7 who lipsynced her way to an oscar playing Edith Piaf in La Vie En Rose. If Hathaway's acting chops are there as Rachel Getting Married showed and a grew crew is there to back her up. The chances for a good film are there.
anne hathaway's got it
and she's HOTT!
Pink Kwan – WHAT?! Although I do like Queen Latifa you do know who Judy Garland is right? Hope you are joking.
i seen a picture a while ago of drew barrymore and i thought it was jdy garland( i think it was supposed to be portrayed that way) but she looked so much like her and the thing with drew barrymore as you have seen through her past movies she has a face you can use for a child and an older adult... personally have never heard ehr sing i dont know how well that will go but its the movie and they constantly do voice over's but as far as anne hathaway goes she is a beau but she does not look like judy in any way shape or form
NO WAY ON ANNE! Although she is a classy young lady, she does not resemble in personality, charisma or charm like Judy. I vote for (if they can sing)...scarlett johanson, natalie portman, or even kate winslet
How about you have Garland's daughter awkwardly stumble her way through the performance. I'd love to see her playing a young version of her mother!
I would select the lady who won the academy award two years ago, Cotillard. She's tiny and petite and has a fabulous powerful voice and she also resembles Judy Garland.
Anybody who thinks Hathaway incapable of an amazing singing performance needs to rent "Ella Enchanted". She totally rocked a Queen classic. Girl's got pipes to rival any professional full-time singer.
Natalie Portman
Cathy St. George did a wonderful one woman show of Judy Garland in Boston, MA.
Did you see Anne on SNL? The girl can sing!
Ironically I thought she looked so much like a young Liza Minelli and kept saying she would be great in a Caberet remake, she has the singing chops – so I think she definitely can pull it off just resemblance and acting wise
I like Anne Hathaway. She's made some gutsy career choices (and bad ones too) and is a pretty good actress.
She is no Judy Garland.
Nobody is. Only Judy could have played Judy. She's just too complex.
This movie is just a bad idea. Some people are just too iconic for biopics. If they want to make a movie, make it a Ken Burns documentary with archival footage. It's the only way.
Judy Davis did a dead-on Garland in Me and My Shadow. Hathaway may not have the maturity to portray Garland in her later concert years, when some of her most memorable performances occurred.
NO way!!!!!!!
No one could replace the legendary Garland.....what about the amazing woman who played her in the NY stage version of
The Boy from OZ. Isabel Keating
Hey, do your research. She has a long history in performing in musical theatre. Her dream was to get the lead in the film version of Phantom of the Opera but other film schedules lost that opportunity. Whether or not she will succeed in portraying the remarkable and unique Judy Garland remains to be seen, but it won't be because she can't sing.
Kristen Chenoweth she can sing, dance, and can act and she is just under 5' tall. She would have to dye her hair for the part but that should be no problem.
Can't think of a better person to play Judy. Not to mention easy on the eyes too!
I think there is a resemblance and 8" difference in height certainly can be obsured in the movie! I don't know about the singing but she is a great choice in my opinion!
Queen Latifa! She can sing!
When did it become necessary to be the person you're portraying in a bio-pic. Grow up.
After seeing her in Rachel Getting Married, I believe she can pull it off.
How does the Entertainment Producer not know that Anne Hathaway is an extremely good singer?
Rachel Bilson