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Penny Lane · 10-16-2003, 04:06 PM

I was on a website that was discussing the making of a movie based on Bewitched and there were several suggestions on who each character could be played by. The most popular choice for Samantha is Nicole Kidman(I agree) but I kind of doubt if she would be involved in a "fluff" movie like this. Jim Carrey was suggested for Darrin and I thought that was a great choice! I can just see him playing Darrin! My husband thinks Crispin Glover(who played George McFly in BTTF ) would be a good choice. So anyway who do you think should play the major roles?
Samantha
Darrin
Endora
Larry Tate
Aunt Clara
Uncle Arthur
Tabitha
Maurice
Louise Tate

I will have to think about the others some more.I am curious to see what you guys come up with!

Central Perk · 10-16-2003, 05:20 PM

Samantha- I know a lot of people think Nicole Kidman should play her, but what about Nicole's best friend Naomi Watts, she looks more like Samantha and I bet she could play her well.

Darin- Defintely Jim Carrey, he seems like the perfect choice, imo.

Uncle Arthur- Maybe Sean Hayes..

Tabitha- I think Dakota Fanning might be able to do a good job playing her.

I don't really know who should play the others..

Sitcomwriter · 10-16-2003, 07:04 PM

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Tabitha- I think Dakota Fanning might be able to do a good job playing her.

I think it's best if they focus the movie on Darrin & Samantha meeting.Save Tabitha for #2 but yes she is a good choice.

Janice · 10-16-2003, 07:08 PM

Sean Hayes as Uncle Arthur--perfecto Larry Paul!

I think the only logical choice for Darrin is Jim Carrey, although I read last week that Will Farrell has signed on, and that Nicole Kidman is committed to the project as Samantha.

I wish it were either Alicia Silverstone or Kate Hudson. I'd love to weigh in more here, but I've got a Red Sox party to get ready for.

Penny Lane · 10-16-2003, 07:13 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Sean Hayes as Uncle Arthur--perfecto Larry Paul!

I think the only logical choice for Darrin is Jim Carrey, although I read last week that Will Farrell has signed on, and that Nicole Kidman is committed to the project as Samantha.

I wish it were either Alicia Silverstone or Kate Hudson. I'd love to weigh in more here, but I've got a Red Sox party to get ready for.

Kate Hudson and Jim Carrey! Yeah!

But I think Kate is a little too young. ?

Penny Lane · 10-16-2003, 07:15 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcomwriter
I think it's best if they focus the movie on Darrin & Samantha meeting.Save Tabitha for #2 but yes she is a good choice.

I agree! Leave Tabitha out until the sequel.

Janice · 10-16-2003, 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
Kate Hudson and Jim Carrey! Yeah!

But I think Kate is a little too young. ?

You could be right. Maybe Alicia then. Meg Ryan would have been perfect 10 years ago.

Penny Lane · 10-16-2003, 07:30 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
You could be right. Maybe Alicia then. Meg Ryan would have been perfect 10 years ago.

I have heard that Alicia was considered. I think that would work. Meg would have worked too. But Meg tends to always play "Meg Ryan" in her comedy roles IMO. I am afraid that she would overshadow the Samantha character. I t will be interesting won't it?

Go Sox!

Janice · 10-16-2003, 07:36 PM

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Go Sox!

Red Sox Nation thanks you Marlene.

Penny Lane · 10-16-2003, 07:46 PM

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Red Sox Nation thanks you Marlene.

I HATE THE YANKEES!

Sorry Yankees fans!

Ewan's My Man · 10-16-2003, 10:05 PM

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Tabitha- I think Dakota Fanning might be able to do a good job playing her.

yea, i was gonna say that

Ewan's My Man · 10-16-2003, 10:08 PM

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Sorry Yankees fans!

*hiss*

Liza · 10-17-2003, 02:51 AM

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Originally posted by Larry Paul
Samantha- I know a lot of people think Nicole Kidman should play her, but what about Nicole's best friend Naomi Watts, she looks more like Samantha and I bet she could play her well.

I agree - I think Naomi would be a much better choice

I don't think Jim Carrey would be good Darrin at all - not quite sure who I'd pick, someone a little more boy-next-door-ish. JMO

webuster · 10-17-2003, 02:54 PM

I read about this a long time ago- I've seen it covered on many places- even saw something about it on tv once. Anyway- for the past 10 years studios have been trying to get Bewitched off the ground. About 7 years ago some guy got real close- apparently he'd finished pre-production but he died and the project fell apart. Also- apparently Nicole has been in serious talks for a while about the movie. She kept changing her mind but apparently she's almost ready to sign- but she already has a few films scheduled for production or release (The Stepford Wives-plug!) next year.
As for Jim Carrey- I'm not sure if he's been discussed. Apparently 10 years ago when everyone was trying to make Bewitched, Diane Keaton and a few other stars of that time were considered.

Central Perk · 10-17-2003, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
I think the only logical choice for Darrin is Jim Carrey, although I read last week that Will Farrell has signed on, and that Nicole Kidman is committed to the project as Samantha.

Will Ferrell has signed on to play Darren according to IMDB.com. The movie is also set for release in 2005.

10-16-2003, 04:06 PM	#1
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,260	Bewitched movie I was on a website that was discussing the making of a movie based on Bewitched and there were several suggestions on who each character could be played by. The most popular choice for Samantha is Nicole Kidman(I agree) but I kind of doubt if she would be involved in a "fluff" movie like this. Jim Carrey was suggested for Darrin and I thought that was a great choice! I can just see him playing Darrin! My husband thinks Crispin Glover(who played George McFly in BTTF ) would be a good choice. So anyway who do you think should play the major roles? Samantha Darrin Endora Larry Tate Aunt Clara Uncle Arthur Tabitha Maurice Louise Tate I will have to think about the others some more.I am curious to see what you guys come up with!
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10-16-2003, 05:20 PM	#2
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	My cast list. Samantha- I know a lot of people think Nicole Kidman should play her, but what about Nicole's best friend Naomi Watts, she looks more like Samantha and I bet she could play her well. Darin- Defintely Jim Carrey, he seems like the perfect choice, imo. Uncle Arthur- Maybe Sean Hayes.. Tabitha- I think Dakota Fanning might be able to do a good job playing her. I don't really know who should play the others..

10-16-2003, 07:08 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Sean Hayes as Uncle Arthur--perfecto Larry Paul! I think the only logical choice for Darrin is Jim Carrey, although I read last week that Will Farrell has signed on, and that Nicole Kidman is committed to the project as Samantha. I wish it were either Alicia Silverstone or Kate Hudson. I'd love to weigh in more here, but I've got a Red Sox party to get ready for.

10-17-2003, 02:54 PM	#14
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	I read about this a long time ago- I've seen it covered on many places- even saw something about it on tv once. Anyway- for the past 10 years studios have been trying to get Bewitched off the ground. About 7 years ago some guy got real close- apparently he'd finished pre-production but he died and the project fell apart. Also- apparently Nicole has been in serious talks for a while about the movie. She kept changing her mind but apparently she's almost ready to sign- but she already has a few films scheduled for production or release (The Stepford Wives-plug!) next year. As for Jim Carrey- I'm not sure if he's been discussed. Apparently 10 years ago when everyone was trying to make Bewitched, Diane Keaton and a few other stars of that time were considered.