Bad news, folks.
Oscar winner and major hottie Javier Bardem has dropped out of director Rob Marshall's movie version of Maury Yeston's Nine. Bardem is reportedly suffering from exhaustion and is taking a year off to recoup. Whether we can really believe that remains to be seen, but there haven't yet been any reports of "creative differences." (I'm always kind of nonplussed by these people who take a year off to recharge. Must be nice.)
So, who's going to replace him? No word yet, but certain names spring to mind as possibilities: Antonio Banderas, Hugh Jackman, Freddie Prinze Jr.
Kidding.
Care to speculate, dear reader, as to who will replace the departing Mr. Bardem?
Why wouldn't Rob Marshall consider Antonio Banderas? He was great on stage and he's a known name in films.
Posted by: Steve On Broadway (SOB) | May 01, 2008 at 12:12 PM
I agree. I'm sure he was on the short list, and maybe he will be again now that there's an opening.
Yeah, Antonio pretty much rocked in the revival. IMHO, he deserved the Tony more than Harvey did for Hairspray.
Posted by: chris caggiano | May 01, 2008 at 12:49 PM
What about Nestor Carbonell (Luis in SUDDENLY SUSAN)? I find him to be infernally sexy. Or Bruno Campos (Diego from JESSE)...?
I echo your Antonio/Harvey sentiments... And I would not mind seeing Antonio reprise the role in the Marshall film at all. :)
Posted by: Alicia Dempster | May 01, 2008 at 07:14 PM