They'd definitely have to attach a big and popular name to it if it's made in English. They need some sort of hook the minute Americans hear it's related to a major Broadway flop. I think it's more plausible that there would be a German film before we ever see an American version.
> After seeing some more Sweeney clips, I feel Depp is
> perfect for Krolock in a Tanz movie?
>
> His singing voice 'aint brilliant, but it's more than
> adequate, and I think his acting skills, and box office
> appeal more than make-up for his slight vocal shortfalls
> (the Krolock casting is always gonna be a compromise,
> right?).
>
> With Chicago, Dreamgirls & Hairspray all being decent box
> office hits, and Sweeney Todd & Mamma Mia likely to add to
> this, I feel time is more than right, if they are ever
> gonna do it. BTW - who has the movie rights?
>
> Plus, wanna see Jim's great music (and English
> lyrics)featured in a big on-screen production.
>
> Favour Burton to direct, but don't mind if Polanksi does
> it either (but he 'aint getting any younger).
>
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