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Brian Damage · 03-23-2009, 11:30 PM

Oscar-nominated actress Anne Hathaway will play Judy Garland in stage and screen adaptations of Gerald Clarke's 2001 biography Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland for the Weinstein Company. According to a statement released by the Weinstein Co. today, Clarke's book "portrays the dramatic highs and lows of the cultural icon's life -- from her tumultuous early years as a child performer to her tragic last days." The Weinstein Co. has optioned both the stage and film rights, but there is no start date yet for either production, nor is there a director or writer.

http://news-briefs.ew.com/2009/03/anne-hathaway-t.html

browneyes106 · 03-24-2009, 08:45 AM

I like Anne but for some reason I really can't see her playing Judy Garland. But we will have to wait and see.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 03-24-2009, 01:48 PM

Hmmm...yeah, no. Not feeling it. She's a good actress and all, but no. For one they look nothing alike, and isn't Anne really tall? And Judy not even 5'? I don't know, this should be interesting.

I remember watching the TV movie about Judy Garland in 2001 with Judy Davis. That was believable.

HuntingtonM15 · 03-24-2009, 02:45 PM

I can see Anne pulling this off really well.

Janice · 03-25-2009, 01:21 PM

I think it's a perfect fit. They both have those big expressive eyes. I think Anne Hathaway is much prettier than Judy Garland was, but the experts will make her over to look like her. She's a very good actress. I can't think of anyone better for the role.

Jude The Obscure · 03-25-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by *Pleasant Tomorrow*

Hmmm...yeah, no. Not feeling it. She's a good actress and all, but no. For one they look nothing alike, and isn't Anne really tall? And Judy not even 5'? I don't know, this should be interesting.

I remember watching the TV movie about Judy Garland in 2001 with Judy Davis. That was believable.

I remember that movie as well....Tammy Blanchard played Judy as a youth while Judy Davis did the adult Judy. It was very well done. Victor Garber was also in it as one of Judy's husbands., I think Vincent Minelli.

catlover79 · 03-25-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude The Obscure

I remember that movie as well....Tammy Blanchard played Judy as a youth while Judy Davis did the adult Judy. It was very well done. Victor Garber was also in it as one of Judy's husbands., I think Vincent Minelli.

Victor Garber played Sid Luft, actually. It WAS a good movie.

Jude The Obscure · 03-25-2009, 10:56 PM

Well, I knew it was one of her husbands......

LOL

catlover79 · 03-25-2009, 11:03 PM

Hugh Laurie (yes, House!) played Vincente Minnelli. Go figure.

comedyfreak · 03-26-2009, 04:06 AM

Anne did a great job in Rachel Getting Married, so I think she'll do well in the Judy Garland bio pic. I seen the 2001 movie with Judy Davis it was really good. Hopefully the movie will be done right.

Brad Russ · 03-26-2009, 07:09 AM

I can definitely see Anne pulling it off. She has the look, the ability, infact, I can't think of an actress off the top of my head who I think could pull it off better than her. I think it's great casting!!

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03-24-2009, 08:45 AM	#2
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I like Anne but for some reason I really can't see her playing Judy Garland. But we will have to wait and see.

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HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,061	I can see Anne pulling this off really well.

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think it's a perfect fit. They both have those big expressive eyes. I think Anne Hathaway is much prettier than Judy Garland was, but the experts will make her over to look like her. She's a very good actress. I can't think of anyone better for the role.

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Hugh Laurie (yes, House!) played Vincente Minnelli. Go figure.