Michelle Pfeiffer is in Talks To Play 'Elizabeth Collins' in Burton's "Dark Shadows" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 02-15-2011, 03:04 PM

Michelle Pfeiffer Working with Tim Burton Again on Dark Shadows!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
By: MrDisgusting

It's rare when Tim Burton works outside of his comfort zone, which is why it comes as no surprise that Michelle Pfeiffer is in negotiations to reteam with Tim Burton for Dark Shadows, Warner Bros’ big-screen take on the 1960s gothic vampire TV soap opera starring Johnny Depp.

The movie has an April start and has been casting up, with Jackie Earle Haley, Eva Green and Bella Heatcote already on board.

Depp will portray Barnabas Collins, a self-loathing vampire living in a Maine manor who is searching for his lost love.

Pfeiffer would play Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, the reclusive matriarch of the Collins family which runs the Maine town. The character has not left the mansion since the disappearance of her husband a decade earlier.

The last time she worked with Burton was in 1992’s Batman Returns where she memorably played Catwoman.

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/23475

MickeyMac · 02-15-2011, 06:41 PM

I think she is a bad choice. This movie is really getting off with a bad start, and they even havent starting filming yet.

catlover79 · 02-16-2011, 03:36 AM

If Michelle was a bit younger, I'd say she'd make a great Angelique. Plus, she's way too pretty to play Dr. Julia Hoffman (no offense to the late Grayson Hall!). So who else could Michelle play and be convincing?

Liza · 05-22-2011, 05:49 PM

I think they should have chosen Alexandra Moltke, Kathryn Leigh Scott, or Nancy Barrett to play the part. It would be a sweet nod to the original series and they're all the appropriate age to do it. And they all worked with the wonderful Joan Bennett.

catlover79 · 05-22-2011, 10:53 PM

^ Those are all great choices. Are any of them even still acting?

Liza · 05-23-2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

^ Those are all great choices. Are any of them even still acting?

I know KLS still is. I think Nancy Barrett is still doing some stage work.

catlover79 · 05-23-2011, 07:14 AM

I also know that KLS has a publishing company, or she had one.

Pitooey · 05-23-2011, 10:30 PM

I think Katy Cruise (Tom Cruise's wife) should play Victoria.

Or

Winona Ryder.........

Michelle Pfeiffer could play Angilique.

Liza · 05-23-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I also know that KLS has a publishing company, or she had one.

Pomegranite Press - yes, she still has it. She and Nancy Barrett have both appeared in the DS audio dramas in the last few years, so I think they'd probably be willing to participate in the new movie

As opposed to Alexandra Moltke, who dropped off the face of the earth...

Liza · 05-23-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

Michelle Pfeiffer could play Angilique.

She's too old now, but twenty years ago, I'd agree with you.

02-15-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,118	Michelle Pfeiffer is in Talks To Play 'Elizabeth Collins' in Burton's "Dark Shadows" *Michelle Pfeiffer Working with Tim Burton Again on Dark Shadows!* Tuesday, February 15, 2011 By: MrDisgusting It's rare when Tim Burton works outside of his comfort zone, which is why it comes as no surprise that Michelle Pfeiffer is in negotiations to reteam with Tim Burton for Dark Shadows, Warner Bros’ big-screen take on the 1960s gothic vampire TV soap opera starring Johnny Depp. The movie has an April start and has been casting up, with Jackie Earle Haley, Eva Green and Bella Heatcote already on board. Depp will portray Barnabas Collins, a self-loathing vampire living in a Maine manor who is searching for his lost love. Pfeiffer would play Elizabeth Collins Stoddard, the reclusive matriarch of the Collins family which runs the Maine town. The character has not left the mansion since the disappearance of her husband a decade earlier. The last time she worked with Burton was in 1992’s Batman Returns where she memorably played Catwoman. http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/23475 Attached Images

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05-23-2011, 10:30 PM	#8
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I think Katy Cruise (Tom Cruise's wife) should play Victoria. Or Winona Ryder......... Michelle Pfeiffer could play Angilique.
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02-15-2011, 06:41 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I think she is a bad choice. This movie is really getting off with a bad start, and they even havent starting filming yet.

05-22-2011, 05:49 PM	#4
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I think they should have chosen Alexandra Moltke, Kathryn Leigh Scott, or Nancy Barrett to play the part. It would be a sweet nod to the original series and they're all the appropriate age to do it. And they all worked with the wonderful Joan Bennett.

05-22-2011, 10:53 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	^ Those are all great choices. Are any of them even still acting?

05-23-2011, 07:14 AM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I also know that KLS has a publishing company, or she had one.