According to
Variety, Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is in talks to join the cast of Rob Marshall's new film musical
Nine, which will star fellow Oscar winners Marion Cotillard, Sophia Loren, Judi Dench, and Nicole Kidman, as well as Oscar-nominee Penelope Cruz. Day-Lewis would replace Javier Bardem (another recent Oscar winner) in the lead role of Guido Contini. Bardem dropped out of the film earlier this year, saying he needed some time off from the business.
A [The Weinstein Company] spokesman denied that a lead had been set: "Any of the names being thrown around is pure conjecture, and when we're ready to make an announcement, we'll let you know."
If Daniel Day-Lewis ends up in the lead, this film would boast one of the greatest ensembles around, without a doubt.
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Holy. Mother. Of. God. I have to recover after reading this. More later...
I KNOW.
Nothing is set in stone, but I had a HEART ATTACK reading this!
I swear, if Guido ends up being played by Daniel Day-Lewis or Johnny Depp... well, Nine will officially be THE must-see film of 2009. God, can you imagine the strength of this ensemble?
Same here. I'm a bit concerned, though: I don't think celluloid can withstand such star-power, to be honest.
Yes, I fear the film may erupt into flames and we'll never get to see the finished product.
lol; it'll be like "Cinema Paradiso" all over again.
I had the same reaction as you two. Straight up. Did I die in my sleep? Is this heaven...?
Now I hate to be the voice of doom, BUT...
You two (and EVERYONE ELSE) must understand that I worship the bloody ground that DDL walks on. I would have unwavering confidence IF this wasn't a musical. When you have talent as elegantly monumental as DDL's you don't generally talk about "miscasting". He can make it work. But I do wonder about this in the context of this particular project.
Why aren't they offering this part to ANTONION BANDERAS? He played the role in the Broadway revival and he was magnificent. He would PERFECT.
I'm curious about DDL but I.JUST.DON'T.KNOW.
For the record, I DID NOT intend to spoil your wondrous unbridled enthusiasm. I'm just wondering if this would be a good thing or a bad thing. For all of us.
DDL included...
Incidentally, the above anonymous post was mine. I tried to type in my name and URL but the system got the better of me.
So "anonymous" is...ME. Count on it.
miranda, I doubt DDL would agree to do a film he knew he wasn't right for.
If it's a match, and DDL agrees to it, then he can do it. I have no doubt about that.
I have a feeling he wants to do something "light." He has this dark, tortured reputation -- playing Guido would be a total flip and he would surprise people.
I'm not sure if he can sing, but I think that he can pull it off if he jumps on board. Hey, Brando did it in "Guys and Dolls;" was it embarrassing? Slightly. Cringe-worthy? Nope. Fun? You bet. I think that doing "Nine" is the best thing he can do to get away from Plainview...run, Daniel, run!
Guys and Dolls is one of my favorite musicals... Personally, I loved Marlon Brando in that film!
I know Daniel Day-Lewis has done comedy, but I think it was only one film and it was a flop. The closest I've seen of him come to comedy is probably In The Name of the Father or There Will Be Blood, which says a lot about the types of characters he plays, because those are NOT funny movies.
I would love to see Day-Lewis try something new -- a musical, a comedy, something light and fun. It'll be a nice change for him.
Well, you know for damn sure that DDL will put his all into it. If it means learning to sing, he'll do it.
I was just going to say what Craig said. Are there other men in the cast? I haven't seen any listed.
I don't think so, daniel. The story is about one man's midlife crisis, which interferes with his ability to make movies, and the string of women he becomes involved with.
Actually, the musical is based off of the film 8 1/2, by Federico Fellini.
Of course this is speculation at best, but I'm curious as to why Banderas hasn't been considered (if he has not); he starred in the successful revival, garnered a Tony nod and good reviews, is the right age, has an acceptable singing voice...I dunno...could be that they're looking for box office clout, but then again, neither Javi's nor DDL's films have been box office gold...just curious.
I see - so DDL would be basically carry this on his back. I haven't seen 8 1/2 in years, and then only once, so it will be time for another viewing. Great point about Banderas, Dorothy - haven't seen much of him lately.
Apparently it's official. DDL has been offered the part and he has accepted...
I'll see if my link works. Go to
www.people.com/people/article
Until TWC confirms it, I'm still going to treat this as speculation.
Even though I really, really want it to be true.
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