HAIRSPRAY
Following the success of the hit movie musical Hairspray, based on the smash stage show of the same name, New Line Cinema has asked John Waters – the man behind the original non-musical film that inspired both of these hits – to pen a sequel. Neil Meron and Craig Zadan would return as producers, as would director-choreographer Adam Shankman and songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who would provide a brand new score for the sequel. No casting has been announced, although New Line hopes to gather as many of the original film’s stars together for round 2.
A very wise and handsome man once said: “Every generation needs its Grease 2.” Watch this space for news as it comes, folks…
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I love the original movie, not so sure about a sequel. I’ll still see it though.
Doesn’t sound too great, but, eh, what can we do?
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Two sequels. Both equally amazing, if not better.
Foul. How are they going to make a sequel? What more can this show truly offer? Ugh. Bad read.
This makes me sad. I really don’t see what kind of direction the story could go in. It’s over.
While the story of the first Hairspray may be over, it is possible that the producers and writers can find a new story. If they just repeat the same story, or try to re-use part of it, they need to stop right now. But, if they can continue the story of the characters and truly make it good, I’m up for it. I still agree that Hairspray would be best on it’s own, without a sequel. But, like I said, we don’t have any idea how it will turn out at this point.
High School Musical continues to make lots of money – that must make it the best movie ever made, huh? Stop judging movies based on the performances??? I’m not even going to touch that unintelligent comment.
The only good thing about this is that the original writer of the original Hairspray film, John Waters, is writing for this sequel, however, this sounds extremely iffy. I just hope this isn’t another Grease 2. *cringes*
How is that going to work? All the ends seemed tied up pretty well to me. Now, tell me a good sequel to a musical and I’ll be less skeptical. Oh well. At least John Waters is writing it.
Well, I’ll respond to your unintelligent comment then. You can not judge a movie based on the performances! There is so much more to the movie than the performance. There is cinematography, special effects, lighting, direction, costuming, in musical movies, there is choreography. The performances are like the icing on the cake. You can have a great performance, but if the rest of the production sucks then it is not a good movie. For people to say Hairspray sucks because of John Travolta is like saying Mamma Mia is amazing because of Meryl Streep!
As for your comment about High School Musical; yes, it has made lots of money. But, does it have great reviews all around? No. Does it have a 93 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics? No. Next time pick your comparisons a little more wisely.