Casting Catfight: Who Would You Choose? - Reel News - Blog Entertainment

Hollywood’s hottest are apparently getting into it over some much-loved remakes. (I know, I know. More remake news? But I swear this is good.)

Who can do Audrey Hepburn justice and properly deliver the much-loved musical line, “Just you wait, Henry Higgins -- just you wait"?

The UK Telegraph reported that Keira Knightley was confirmed by co-producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh, for the part of beautiful cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady.” But now they are singing a different tune -- so to speak -- about casting for the Emma Thompson-penned remake. It seems that both Keira Knightley and Scarlett Johansson are being considered for the role.

So which starlet can fill the lovely peddler’s petticoats? Keira certainly has the waifish look and a legitimate English accent. No word on her singing abilities, but the fact that the Telegraph reported she had already begun lessons doesn’t bode well.

ScarJo is beautiful but doesn’t really scream scamp. We’ve heard her singing and, well, it needs some work. She was approached by Andrew Lloyd Webber about the possibility of playing Maria in a West End “Sound of Music” revival. Webber ended up choosing an actress through a television contest. Draw your own conclusions.

Daniel Craig is rumored to be in line for the role of Professor Henry Higgins. A far cry from the almost elderly and decidedly un-jacked Rex Harrison, no?

In other casting contention news, the “Barbarella” remake camp can’t seem to make up their minds. Should they take the older brunette man-eater with confusing tattoos or her younger doppelgänger?

That’s right. Angelina Jolie AND Megan Fox will audition for the sci-fi role that made Jane Fonda an international sensation.

Which lady can fill the thigh-high boots of this 41st Century astronaut? Both starlets have starred in action films and both have played their fair-share of sexually-charged characters. Neither of the actresses will have trouble getting into Barbarella’s strategically-ripped clothing. But, who can bring the camp necessary to play the part?











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