Full Version: Mel Smith Leaving Hairspray
does anybody know who is going to be taking over from mel smith as wilbur turnblad? mel smith is leaving on 26th january so shouldnt they have announced it by now?
According to the Daily Mail Mel's replacement will be Ian Talbot from 28th January.
...and for once the Daily Mail's correct!
Is it my imagination, or is Ian Talbot way too old to play Leanne's Dad and Michael's husband. I know there is makeup etc but surely it is very difficult to play younger convincingly. It will be interesting to see how this casting works.
QUOTE(theatrefan @ Jan 12 2008, 11:14 PM) 
Is it my imagination, or is Ian Talbot way too old to play Leanne's Dad and Michael's husband. I know there is makeup etc but surely it is very difficult to play younger convincingly. It will be interesting to see how this casting works.
Does he look older than Mel Smith?
Former Open Air Artistic Director Ian Talbot is set to replace Mel Smith in Hairspray
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urm hasnt this already been said???????????
Former Open Air Artistic Director Ian Talbot is set to replace Mel Smith in Hairspray
urm hasnt this already been said???????????
Former Open Air Artistic Director Ian Talbot is set to replace Mel Smith in Hairspray
QUOTE(theatrefan @ Jan 12 2008, 11:14 PM)
Is it my imagination, or is Ian Talbot way too old to play Leanne's Dad and Michael's husband. I know there is makeup etc but surely it is very difficult to play younger convincingly. It will be interesting to see how this casting works.
As someone who saw him perform last night (Tuesday 29th Jan), I have to say the casting is perfect - Ian Talbot turned in a fantastic performance - he was superb as was the entire cast.
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