As has previously been covered in the comments... Yes, Michelle has been cast in Hairspray as Velma Von Tussle! But like Cinematical, I can't help but be chilled by the director: Adam Shankman (He's responsible for what I hear are several hideous blights on cinema. I did not see Cheaper by the Dozen 2, The Pacifier, or The Wedding Planner among others. I'm not that masochistic.) Now to be fair to Shankman he does have a second lengthy career as a choreographer so maybe a musical is just the trick to bring out his inner genius. It's a stretch but we can pray for the best.
The other thing dampening my cheers is my memory of seeing this show on Broadway. It is a ridiculously fun show. That's not the problem. The problem is that Velma Von Tussle's big moment in the musical is the only showstopper that doesn't stop the show. She has the weakest song.EW PopWatch on James Marsden's actual acting talent. I *think* that I agree but I'd still like to see more to support the thesis. Maybe he shoulda been on my top 100 list --but god, that was lengthy enough.
Cinephilia "This Week in My Issues with Natalie Portman" -Arden is funny and smart. I agree that Natalie does need to at least try a little more onscreen. You shouldn't coast between Beautiful Girlss and Closers.
