Do not cast Beyonce Knowles as Aida in the movie version of Elton John's Aida
To Whom It May Concern:We, the undersigned, believe that it would be a serious mistake to cast Beyonce Knowles in the role of Aida in the upcoming film version of Elton John's Broadway show. We unders... continue reading »
"Seriously. Beyonce? No. And if anyone BUT Adam plays Radames, I boycott it right now."
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"Please consider Heather Hedley - amazing talent"
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"I would really love to see the OBC do the movie version. Everyone has such great chemistry, it would be really cool to see that on screen!"
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"although she was ok in Dreamgirls, Beyonce is totally wrong for this!!!! although i haven't seen Aida myself, i don't think she's right for the movie, BRING IN THE OBC (or at least the majority of them, just NOT Beyonce!)"
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"Casting Beyonce instead of Heather would be the biggest mistake. The OBC of this show deserve to be in this movie. They are the originals, and the best. Ofcourse, Sherie and Adam also must be in the film. Thats a given. Beyonce may give the movie more pub"
"Heather Headley MUST be Aida. There is no other person who HAS the AMAZING vocal skills as her. Besides, if you don't cast Heather, it's kinda pointless to have a movie. The End."
"If its not Adam Pascal or Heather Headley then I'm not watching it!"
"I think all the other voices in the movie will outshine Beyonce's. Like in Dream Girls. Who got the Oscar and all the great reviews? Exactly."
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"Please cast people from the Broadway community who have been in involved in the production of this show. Please don't "Hollywoodize" it. "Aida" is a simple, sweet story and needs to stay simple."
"adam heather sheri!!!"
"ADAM PASCAL FOREVER!"
"She is not right for the part..she can sing but her acting is not strong enough..."
"I honestly though this was a joke when I heard about it. Beyonce is one of those people who have a very specific reputation or whatever, and that is NOT for Aida. She is one of the least fit people for this part ever. I am just saying this because I think"
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"Please don't put Beyonce in this movie. She is a good singer ,but not the right singer of actress for this role. Heather Headley became Aida. Everyone after her just played that role and not always well. If it is possible, cast her and Adam Pascal. Their "
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