October 22nd, 2016, 10:22 PM
October 23rd, 2016, 01:59 PM
I can't imagine anyone other than the original star being cast - or allowing anyone else to be cast - in the lead. Although if you could post a link to or scan of whatever you read, that
might provide some insight.
More significantly, Variety reported in June that:
Which would make it hard to cast anyone in a film.
Unless you mean Downey taking over the role on stage? He's a little old for the role, I think.... plus he can definitely carry a tune, but unsure if he'd be up for the lead in a sung-through 2+ hour musical.
might provide some insight.
More significantly, Variety reported in June that:
Quote:Studios have been salivating at the thought of landing the “Hamilton” movie rights, but Miranda isn’t even taking meetings.
Which would make it hard to cast anyone in a film.
Unless you mean Downey taking over the role on stage? He's a little old for the role, I think.... plus he can definitely carry a tune, but unsure if he'd be up for the lead in a sung-through 2+ hour musical.