Barbarella Remake Scrapped! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-23-2007, 09:44 PM

Film director Robert Rodriguez's dream of remaking Barbarella looks to be over because he is insisting on casting fiancée Rose McGowan in the lead role. Universal Studios originally offered $200 million to do a remake of the cult 60's Sci-fi movie, but now they want to axe the project - and insiders are pinning the blame on casting decisions.

A source tells the New York Observer, "It's sort of embarrassing for everyone involved, no-one thinks Rose can carry the movie, but Robert won't listen."

McGowan is best known for the TV series Charmed. Universal are said to be keen for more of a 'heavy-weight' actress to take the role. Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry and Jessica Alba are all said to interested.

catlover79 · 10-23-2007, 09:50 PM

I'm so devastated.

Dean Winchester · 10-24-2007, 12:44 AM

that is bs, I'm more likely to see a movie with Rose as the lead than Jessica Alba. Charmed lasted five seasons with Rose in the cast, Dark Angel only lasted two seasons total. How is Alba a bigger star because of The Fantastic Four? Rose has a bigger "geek" following thanks to Charmed, Scream and Grindhouse.

Buffyboy323 · 10-26-2007, 06:15 AM

I didn't know they were remaking such a classic cult film. And quite frankly, I don't think ANY of those actresses mentioned above has what it takes to be the new "Barbarella."

If Universal does decide to go forward with the project, they should cast a beefy, yet feminine, blonde bombshell for the lead role. Nicole, Halle, and Jessica are skinny little things. And Rose just has a big ass.

Jane Fonda will probably vomit if she ever hears that these women are interested in the role.

10-23-2007, 09:44 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Barbarella Remake Scrapped! Film director Robert Rodriguez's dream of remaking Barbarella looks to be over because he is insisting on casting fiancée Rose McGowan in the lead role. Universal Studios originally offered $200 million to do a remake of the cult 60's Sci-fi movie, but now they want to axe the project - and insiders are pinning the blame on casting decisions. A source tells the New York Observer, "It's sort of embarrassing for everyone involved, no-one thinks Rose can carry the movie, but Robert won't listen." McGowan is best known for the TV series Charmed. Universal are said to be keen for more of a 'heavy-weight' actress to take the role. Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry and Jessica Alba are all said to interested.
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10-23-2007, 09:50 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I'm so devastated.
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10-24-2007, 12:44 AM	#3
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	that is bs, I'm more likely to see a movie with Rose as the lead than Jessica Alba. Charmed lasted five seasons with Rose in the cast, Dark Angel only lasted two seasons total. How is Alba a bigger star because of The Fantastic Four? Rose has a bigger "geek" following thanks to Charmed, Scream and Grindhouse.

10-26-2007, 06:15 AM	#4
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,104	I didn't know they were remaking such a classic cult film. And quite frankly, I don't think ANY of those actresses mentioned above has what it takes to be the new "Barbarella." If Universal does decide to go forward with the project, they should cast a beefy, yet feminine, blonde bombshell for the lead role. Nicole, Halle, and Jessica are skinny little things. And Rose just has a big ass. Jane Fonda will probably vomit if she ever hears that these women are interested in the role.