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idojfan60s · 08-26-2005, 04:30 PM

So what does everyone here think of the news that Jessica Alba is being cast as Jeannie and that Jimmy Fallon is being cast as Tony Nelson in the new IDOJ movie? Originally, Kate Hudson was cast as Jeannie and I thought that that was a good choice, but now I think Jessica Alba might be just as good or even better. As for Jimmy Fallon, I don't know - that might be a weak choice. It should be interesting to see how they cast the rest of the movie.

TJL · 08-26-2005, 04:47 PM

They probably should have stuck with Kate Hudson because she has done some comedy before.

I don't think they should make a movie version at all. Enough with the remakes. "Bewitched" with Nicole Kidman bombed big time.

PrettyinPink55 · 08-26-2005, 04:56 PM

I didn't know they were making a movie!

Interesting!

dawsongirl · 08-26-2005, 05:03 PM

One word...GAG. This movie will suck.

Mr. Television · 08-26-2005, 05:06 PM

God another remake.

TJL · 08-29-2005, 05:31 PM

According to the gossip pages in today's paper, Jessica Alba is not going to be in the I Dream Of Jeanie movie.

tv star collector · 10-20-2005, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by idojfan60s

So what does everyone here think of the news that Jessica Alba is being cast as Jeannie and that Jimmy Fallon is being cast as Tony Nelson in the new IDOJ movie? Originally, Kate Hudson was cast as Jeannie and I thought that that was a good choice, but now I think Jessica Alba might be just as good or even better. As for Jimmy Fallon, I don't know - that might be a weak choice. It should be interesting to see how they cast the rest of the movie.

I loved Jessica Alba in the series DARK ANGEL and (although many comic book
fans disagree) thought she did a good job as Sue Storm in THE FANTASTIC
FOUR. I don't think she has done comedy before, but I do think she is one of
the most underrated actresses in the business today. Having said all that, I
don't generally like movie remakes of classic TV shows (I had planned to see
Nicole Kidman in BEWITCHED but later heard that it bombed.) I do think that
Hollywood has gotten carried away with the remakes. Someone quipped:
"What's left (to remake)? THE HUNTLEY-BRINKLEY REPORT?"

Brian Damage · 10-20-2005, 10:20 AM

Jessica Alba might be sexy, but I just don't equate laughs with her.

CAJeannieFan57 · 10-21-2005, 07:26 PM

IMDB.COM has said that the entire project has been "shoved back into the bottle". The only one still listed with the project is Jimmy Fallon.

Personally, if they don't make the movie at all, I won't mind.

BTW, Larry Hagman's website said he's been filming the interviews and commentaries for the upcoming release of IDOJ DVD's, so maybe they won't wait for the movie-that-never-will-be.

Nobody could ever be Jeannie except Barbara. Nobody could ever be Major Nelson and Major Healey except Larry Hagman and Bill Daily (though Wayne Rogers tried, he FLUNKED ... my opinion).

Donna

Ohio8 · 03-11-2006, 02:06 PM

I've said it hear before, and I'll repeat it now: Two actresses that are talented enough (and hot enough) to play Jeannie are Katherine Heigl and Kirsten Storms.

Ohio8 · 03-11-2006, 06:07 PM

Two more reasons are here. Besides, Katherine Heigl wore one sharp ponytail on Roswell.

treky · 03-12-2006, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

I didn't know they were making a movie!

Interesting!

yes; and it's coming out in Sept.

TV Knowledge Fan · 04-03-2006, 05:48 PM

I'm afraid Sony hasn't quite learned its lesson with "BEWITCHED". If they insist on a new "Jeannie", they're not going to get what they THINK they want. Sidney Sheldon did NOT cast the original 'Jeannie' on star or sex appeal: he chose the one who wasn't supposed to BE a "sex symbol", and
that was Barbara Eden. Most everyone agrees (including her) that Jeannie was sexy without BEING sexy {or TRYING to be}--and that's the first mistake the producers of the new movie are going to make if they cast someone like Jessica Alba as 'Jeannie'. As for 'Tony Nelson', you have to cast a "straight man" like Larry Hagman who can react to what's happening around him (and have SOME comedic talent on the side) and make the plot believable: Jimmy Fallon is NOT that man [as 'Roger'? Certainly..but NOT 'Tony'!!]. And finally, will the writers remember Sheldon's opinion that having a beautiful genie by your side (no matter how beautiful and helpful she may appear to be) is not the best situation in the world if that genie thinks SHE knows what's best for you, whether you're "Master" or not?
I don't think so.

Ohio8 · 04-22-2006, 01:49 PM

Here are good reasons. Now imagine her in the Jeannie costume.

Mikado · 04-22-2006, 03:44 PM

Personally, I think this movie is super-likely to bomb, so, I'd nominate Jessica Lange, whos career has hit the tank already and who wont be any worse off when this thing goes into the toilet!

08-26-2005, 04:30 PM	#1
idojfan60s Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 5	Jessica Alba as Jeannie So what does everyone here think of the news that Jessica Alba is being cast as Jeannie and that Jimmy Fallon is being cast as Tony Nelson in the new IDOJ movie? Originally, Kate Hudson was cast as Jeannie and I thought that that was a good choice, but now I think Jessica Alba might be just as good or even better. As for Jimmy Fallon, I don't know - that might be a weak choice. It should be interesting to see how they cast the rest of the movie.
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08-26-2005, 04:47 PM	#2
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08-26-2005, 05:06 PM	#5
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08-29-2005, 05:31 PM	#6
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Update According to the gossip pages in today's paper, Jessica Alba is not going to be in the I Dream Of Jeanie movie.

08-26-2005, 05:03 PM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,134	One word...GAG. This movie will suck.

10-20-2005, 10:20 AM	#8
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10-21-2005, 07:26 PM	#9
CAJeannieFan57 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 01, 2005 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 871	IMDB.COM has said that the entire project has been "shoved back into the bottle". The only one still listed with the project is Jimmy Fallon. Personally, if they don't make the movie at all, I won't mind. BTW, Larry Hagman's website said he's been filming the interviews and commentaries for the upcoming release of IDOJ DVD's, so maybe they won't wait for the movie-that-never-will-be. Nobody could ever be Jeannie except Barbara. Nobody could ever be Major Nelson and Major Healey except Larry Hagman and Bill Daily (though Wayne Rogers tried, he FLUNKED ... my opinion). Donna
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03-11-2006, 02:06 PM	#10
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,953	I've said it hear before, and I'll repeat it now: Two actresses that are talented enough (and hot enough) to play Jeannie are Katherine Heigl and Kirsten Storms. Attached Images

03-11-2006, 06:07 PM	#11
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,953	Two more reasons are here. Besides, Katherine Heigl wore one sharp ponytail on Roswell. Attached Images

04-03-2006, 05:48 PM	#13
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	on why a new "JEANNIE" movie SHOULDN'T be made: I'm afraid Sony hasn't quite learned its lesson with "BEWITCHED". If they insist on a new "Jeannie", they're not going to get what they THINK they want. Sidney Sheldon did NOT cast the original 'Jeannie' on star or sex appeal: he chose the one who wasn't supposed to BE a "sex symbol", and that was Barbara Eden. Most everyone agrees (including her) that Jeannie was sexy without BEING sexy {or TRYING to be}--and that's the first mistake the producers of the new movie are going to make if they cast someone like Jessica Alba as 'Jeannie'. As for 'Tony Nelson', you have to cast a "straight man" like Larry Hagman who can react to what's happening around him (and have SOME comedic talent on the side) and make the plot believable: Jimmy Fallon is NOT that man [as 'Roger'? Certainly..but NOT 'Tony'!!]. And finally, will the writers remember Sheldon's opinion that having a beautiful genie by your side (no matter how beautiful and helpful she may appear to be) is not the best situation in the world if that genie thinks SHE knows what's best for you, whether you're "Master" or not? I don't think so.

04-22-2006, 01:49 PM	#14
Ohio8 Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 29, 2003 Location: Wherever you aren't. Posts: 18,953	How about Scarlett Johansson as Jeannie? Here are good reasons. Now imagine her in the Jeannie costume. Attached Images

04-22-2006, 03:44 PM	#15
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	Personally, I think this movie is super-likely to bomb, so, I'd nominate Jessica Lange, whos career has hit the tank already and who wont be any worse off when this thing goes into the toilet!