Oct 23, 2017 renee zellweger to star in judy garland biopic. Harvey weinstein has officially confirmed, on an episode of the howard stern show, that anne hathaway will be playing lgbt icon judy garland in an upcoming biopic. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in the princess diaries 2001. Hathaway, a lawyer, both originally from philadelphia. Anne hathaway to play judy garland hollywood reporter. Her first major role came in the shortlived television series get real 1999. The weinstiens have optioned the judy garland story for a feature film and stage production and hathaway is attached to both. Mar 24, 2009 anne hathaway is heading somewhere over the rainbow. The life of judy garland has no announced cast is currently described as in development, but according to thehuffington post, weinstein has bought the source material and wants to see it filmed. The new york minimajor confirmed monday that it has attached the rachel getting. The oscarnominated actress is set to play judy garland in both film and stage adaptations of gerald clarkes 2000 biography.
Back in 2009, anne hathaway was attached to portray garland in an adaptation of gerald clarke s biography get happy. Just got the news that the weinstein company has optioned gerald clarkes splendid judy garland biography, get happy. Jul 08, 20 they found an abandoned wizard of oz theme park, and whats inside sent chills down their spine duration. Darren aronofsky is not directing the judy garland biopic. Academy award nominee anne hathaway, 26, is set to play legendary actresssinger judy garland not only on the big screen but also on broadway in get happy. She is of mostly irish descent, along with english, german, and french. Mar 23, 2009 just got the news that the weinstein company has optioned gerald clarkes splendid judy garland biography, get happy. They both lip synced to judy s unique song stylings. Jun 19, 2018 liza minnelli is not happy about the judy garland biopic. They found an abandoned wizard of oz theme park, and whats inside sent chills down their spine duration.
Mar 28, 2012 this kind of seemed a bit bogus when it hit the web yesterday, but put the words darren aronofsky, anne hathaway and judy garland together and watch the internet react. Anne hathaway is slated to portray judy garland in a biopic. Academy award nominee anne hathaway is attached to star as iconic performer judy garland in the film and stage adaptations of gerald clarkes biography get happy. As we reported earlier today, the oscar nominee has. As we reported earlier today, the oscar nominee has signed on to play the legendary star in stage and.
Anne hathaway is set to play her idol judy garland on stage and screen in an adaptation of a. Anne hathaway and tina fey are among the famous faces featured in this new anthology. Anne hathaway has signed up for weinstein cos judy garland biopic get happy the project, which currently has no writer or director, is based on gerald clarkes biography of the actress and singer. Liza minnelli is not happy about the judy garland biopic. I may have not grown up in judy s time era but my grandparents and history have taught me that ms. In an unpublished memoir, the famous actress described being molested by louis b. Feb 12, 2014 harvey weinstein has officially confirmed, on an episode of the howard stern show, that anne hathaway will be playing lgbt icon judy garland in an upcoming biopic. New york, ny march 23, 2009 academy award nominee anne hathaway is attached to star as iconic performer judy garland in the film and stage adaptations of gerald clarkes biography get. An earlier version of this post incorrectly identified vincente minnelli as judy garlands first husband. Weinstein confirms a friend of dorothy in anne hathaway. Eight years ago, the weinstein company eeesh announced they were working on a biopic about judy garland, based on the book get happy.
I may have not grown up in judys time era but my grandparents and history have taught me that ms. Mar 24, 2009 stephen lovekingetty images anne hathaway will play judy garland in a project being adapted from gerald clarkes biography get happy. Anne hathaway is set to play her idol judy garland on stage and screen in an adaptation of a successful biography about the. Clarke claimed that none of garland s children cooperated with him. Apr 11, 2014 liza minnelli doesnt want oscar winner anne hathaway dancing down the yellow brick road as her mother judy garland sources say liza would rather see lady gaga or katie holmes play the legendary wizard of oz star in a bigscreen biopic. Dlisted renee zellweger will play judy garland in a biopic. Last month harvey weinstein made a visit to the howard stern show and spilled the beans that anne hathaway has signed on to play judy garland in an upcoming biopic. Mar 19, 2018 a striking first image from judy shows renee zellweger playing show business legend judy garland in a biopic from pathe, bbc films and ingenious media.
With renee zellweger, jessie buckley, finn wittrock, rufus sewell. Anne hathaway was attached to portray garland in an adaptation of gerald clarkes biography get happy. Anne jacqueline hathaway was born in brooklyn, new york, to kate mccauley hathaway, an actress, and gerald t. Mar 24, 2009 the devil wears prada star will play judy garland on stage and screen. The weinstein co has announced that anne hathaway will star as judy garland in the companys stage and film adaptations of gerald clarkes biography get happy. The devil wears prada star will play judy garland on stage and screen. Liza minnelli doesnt approve of renee zellwegers judy.
Mar 24, 2009 and now it seems like our wish may have come true, with the news that hathaway has signed on to play judy garland in get happy, a biopic of the late, great singeractress in an intriguing move. First, she has never met oscarwinning actress renee zellweger, who will be playing judy garland, minnellis mother, in the. This kind of seemed a bit bogus when it hit the web yesterday, but put the words darren aronofsky, anne hathaway and judy garland together and. Eight years later, a different judy garland biopic has been announced and this one will star renee zellweger as judy. Nov 14, 2017 metro goldwynmayer studio head louis b. Harvey weinstein optioned get happy and announced plans to produce a stage show and film based on it starring anne hathaway. The weinstein company is in the early stages of turning a biography of judy garland into a play, a musical, or a film, with the actress anne hathaway to play garland, the company announced on monday night. Anne hathaway to play judy garland on film, stage reuters. Nov 14, 2017 nearly two decades ago, while researching a book about judy garland, biographer gerald clarke stumbled on an old gossip column noting that his subject was working on a memoir for random house. Jun 15, 2018 liza minnelli, national treasure, would like to debunk a few things. Anne hathaway to play judy garland on film, stage 2 min read anne hathaway arrives at the premiere of the film valentino. Mar 23, 2009 anne hathaway to play judy garland on film, stage 2 min read anne hathaway arrives at the premiere of the film valentino.
The recipient of multiple awards, including an academy award, a primetime emmy award, and a golden globe, she was one of the highestpaid actresses in the world in 2015. In 2009 harvey weinstein announced the development of a judy garland biopic titled get happy with anne hathaway attached to play the iconic actress. Mar 24, 2009 anne hathaway is a charming presence on screen, but she wouldnt have been my first choice to play judy garland in a biopic about her life. And now it seems like our wish may have come true, with the news that hathaway has signed on to play judy garland in get happy, a biopic of the. Anne hathaway to play judy garland on stage and screen film.
In 2001, both tammy blanchard and judy davis won emmy awards for playing judy garland in the miniseries me and my shadows. Join facebook to connect with judy hathaway and others you may know. The actress will play the wizard of oz actress in stage and screen adaptations of gerald clarkes biography, get happy. Anne hathaway is a charming presence on screen, but she wouldnt have been my first choice to play judy garland in a biopic about her life. Anne hathaway set for judy garland biopic on stage. Mar 23, 2009 judy garland left and anne hathaway update. Anne hathaway officially confirmed to play judy garland in. Anne jacqueline hathaway born november 12, 1982 is an american actress. A look at the life and troubled times of singeractress judy garland. The film is set in 1968 one year before the entertainers tragic death by.
The film is based on the biography penned by gerald clarke and it was reported that it would be a fascinating and comprehensive look at garlands life, as it sourced some of the wizard of oz stars own writings. Bbc news entertainment anne hathaway to star as garland. The oscarnominated actress is set to play judy garland in both film and stage adaptations of. Sep 26, 2019 renee zellweger stars in the biopic judy out sept. Harvey weinstein has officially confirmed, on an episode of the howard stern show, that anne hathaway will be playing lgbt icon judy garland in. When she was a guest on lip sync battle 2015, ll cool j called her and emily blunt two of the most powerful stars of the big screen, as they face off in a devil wears prada reunion battle. Liza minnelli doesnt want oscar winner anne hathaway dancing down the yellow brick road as her mother judy garland sources say liza would rather see lady gaga or katie holmes play the legendary wizard of oz star in a bigscreen biopic. Darren aronofsky to direct anne hathaway in judy garland. Legendary performer judy garland arrives in london in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of soldout concerts. The life of judy garland has no announced cast is currently described as in development, but according to thehuffington post, weinstein has. Oct 23, 2017 eight years ago, the weinstein company eeesh announced they were working on a biopic about judy garland, based on the book get happy. Mar 24, 2009 anne hathaway as judy garland is a disgrace. Anne hathaway will go over the rainbow for the weinstein co. Theyve been talking about making this for years, since 2009 or 2010 at least, and its never gotten off the ground.
Weinstein bought the rights, got anne and aronofsky on board, then straight to development hell. Anne hathaway discussed her oftdelayed judy garland film earlier today, citing the projects sensitive nature as the primary reason for its slow development. Anne hathaway to play judy garland onscreen and off. In the end hopefully anne hathaway, harvey weinstein and company will all produce a film that proves that they are all friends of dorothy. Anne hathaway to get happy as judy garland the movie blog. Anne hathaway is heading somewhere over the rainbow.
Anne hathaway and tina fey are among the famous faces featured in this new anthology series based on the popular new york times column. Apr, 2014 in the end hopefully anne hathaway, harvey weinstein and company will all produce a film that proves that they are all friends of dorothy. The weinstein company is in the early stages of turning a biography of judy garland into a play, a musical, or a film, with the actress anne hathaway to play garland, the. Liza minnelli, national treasure, would like to debunk a few things. And that willowy beauty anne hathaway is expected to star as the diminutive dynamo whom mogul louis b. Anne hathaway has signed up to play judy garland in both broadway and film versions of the stars life. Hathaway will be too old to play judy in a couple of years. An earlier version of this post incorrectly identified vincente minnelli as judy garland s first husband.
Academy award nominee anne hathaway is attached to star as iconic performer judy garland in the film and stage adaptations of gerald clarkes biography get. On january 15, 2014, on the howard stern show, harvey said filming would begin summer of 2014 with hathaway starring. Hathaway was oscarnominated this year for the film rachels getting married. Hathaway signs for judy garland biopic digital spy. Mayer and threatened by other men part of hollywoods ugly history of harassment. It has been five decades since the death of judy garland, who has been getting renewed attention this fall as. Mar 24, 2009 academy award nominee anne hathaway is attached to star as iconic performer judy garland in the film and stage adaptations of gerald clarkes biography get happy. The big question is whether anne hathaway will sing the songs so associated with judy garland or mime along to recordings.