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TV Guy · 09-11-2004, 12:47 AM

I was reading an article on the new "Bewitched" movie and I finally figured out what they are doing. Nicole Kidman will play Isabel Bigalow, an actress who gets the part of Samantha in a remake of the Bewitched series. The twist is that Isabel is a witch as well. Will Farrell is Jack Wyatt, a washed-up actor who gets the part of Darrin. Michael Caine plays the part of Isabel's father, who falls in love with Iris (Shirley MacLaine), who is playing the part of Endora in the remake. So the whole thing will be a show-within-a-movie.

Is it me or does this sound really horrible?

Kitt · 09-12-2004, 03:37 PM

That sounds like a very strange concept or idea. Bit of a headsharker, if you ask me.

Alicia Blair · 10-30-2004, 07:53 AM

Tv Guy,No,its not just you i think its a horrible idea as well.I cant believe that Nicole Kidman is playing Samantha.I loved Sam,i cant stand Nicole.And as for Will Ferrell-he's nothing like Darren! Oh boy,i'm really upset about this movie.

Belair · 12-15-2004, 11:00 PM

I agree with the above.Couldn't have said it better myself.

jehobden · 12-31-2004, 01:35 AM

I agree, this sounds like a lousy idea for a movie. I can't stand Will Ferrell anyway, and he's supposed to be playing Jack/Darrin, so that will make it less worth seeing, IMO.

Screenwriter · 01-04-2005, 11:30 PM

I don't have a problem with Nicole Kidman playing Samantha. I hate the concept they have. And I wish Jim Carrey was going to play Darrin. But the actors aren't even playing any characters of the show.

Do they expect this movie to be a success? The fools.

I'll probably wait until it comes out on DVD before I check it out.

Ohio8 · 01-20-2005, 03:39 PM

According to the latestEntertainment Weekly , Jim Carrey was replaced by Will Ferrell because 1)he wanted to do another movie instead, and 2)he wanted the movie to be straightforward (whatever that means). BTW, Fred Willard will be Dr. Bombay.

Screenwriter · 01-20-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OhioB

According to the latestEntertainment Weekly , Jim Carrey was replaced by Will Ferrell because 1)he wanted to do another movie instead, and 2)he wanted the movie to be straightforward (whatever that means). BTW, Fred Willard will be Dr. Bombay.

What Jim Carrey means by wanting the movie to be straightforward means that he wanted the script to be as faithful to the show as possible.

Now knowing that Jim Carrey pulled on that I am glad he stood up for Hollywood's massacreing of plots.

Belair · 01-24-2005, 06:26 AM

This is movie is going to suck.I am a huge Bewitched fan and i am VERY disappointed.Its bad enough that 2 of my least liked actors,Will Ferrel and Nicole Kidman are in it.I cant believe Will is playing Darrin-there is no similarity! And Nicole Kidman looks nothing like Samantha.Then again,in my eyes,no one could fill Liz's shoes.

Screenwriter · 01-24-2005, 12:07 PM

Pretty in Purple, don't tell me your one of those people who sound like a few others over at the I Love Lucy Board....

mego73#2 · 01-26-2005, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretty in Purple

This is movie is going to suck.I am a huge Bewitched fan and i am VERY disappointed.Its bad enough that 2 of my least liked actors,Will Ferrel and Nicole Kidman are in it.I cant believe Will is playing Darrin-there is no similarity! And Nicole Kidman looks nothing like Samantha.Then again,in my eyes,no one could fill Liz's shoes.

It may make a good movie but they shouldn't call it Bewitched because it isn't. It seems the best thing this movie will do is provide an excuse to get the original show to DVD finally

Screenwriter · 01-28-2005, 05:42 PM

Yeah, well, that's pretty pointless.

09-11-2004, 12:47 AM	#1
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	The "Bewitched" movie I was reading an article on the new "Bewitched" movie and I finally figured out what they are doing. Nicole Kidman will play Isabel Bigalow, an actress who gets the part of Samantha in a remake of the Bewitched series. The twist is that Isabel is a witch as well. Will Farrell is Jack Wyatt, a washed-up actor who gets the part of Darrin. Michael Caine plays the part of Isabel's father, who falls in love with Iris (Shirley MacLaine), who is playing the part of Endora in the remake. So the whole thing will be a show-within-a-movie. Is it me or does this sound really horrible?

10-30-2004, 07:53 AM	#3
Alicia Blair Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 28, 2004 Location: Here on Earth Posts: 70	Tv Guy,No,its not just you i think its a horrible idea as well.I cant believe that Nicole Kidman is playing Samantha.I loved Sam,i cant stand Nicole.And as for Will Ferrell-he's nothing like Darren! Oh boy,i'm really upset about this movie.
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12-15-2004, 11:00 PM	#4
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	I agree with the above.Couldn't have said it better myself.
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01-04-2005, 11:30 PM	#6
Screenwriter Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2002 Posts: 760	I don't have a problem with Nicole Kidman playing Samantha. I hate the concept they have. And I wish Jim Carrey was going to play Darrin. But the actors aren't even playing any characters of the show. Do they expect this movie to be a success? The fools. I'll probably wait until it comes out on DVD before I check it out.
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09-12-2004, 03:37 PM	#2
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	That sounds like a very strange concept or idea. Bit of a headsharker, if you ask me.

12-31-2004, 01:35 AM	#5
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,004	I agree, this sounds like a lousy idea for a movie. I can't stand Will Ferrell anyway, and he's supposed to be playing Jack/Darrin, so that will make it less worth seeing, IMO.

01-20-2005, 03:39 PM	#7
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,953	According to the latestEntertainment Weekly , Jim Carrey was replaced by Will Ferrell because 1)he wanted to do another movie instead, and 2)he wanted the movie to be straightforward (whatever that means). BTW, Fred Willard will be Dr. Bombay.

01-24-2005, 06:26 AM	#9
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	This is movie is going to suck.I am a huge Bewitched fan and i am VERY disappointed.Its bad enough that 2 of my least liked actors,Will Ferrel and Nicole Kidman are in it.I cant believe Will is playing Darrin-there is no similarity! And Nicole Kidman looks nothing like Samantha.Then again,in my eyes,no one could fill Liz's shoes.

01-24-2005, 12:07 PM	#10
Screenwriter Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2002 Posts: 760	Pretty in Purple, don't tell me your one of those people who sound like a few others over at the I Love Lucy Board....

01-28-2005, 05:42 PM	#12
Screenwriter Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 18, 2002 Posts: 760	Yeah, well, that's pretty pointless.