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Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant in Florence Foster Jenkins BioPic; Hooray!
Topic Started: Oct 17 2014, 01:06 PM (172 Views)
George K
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http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/casting-meryl-streep-hugh-grant-line-up-opera-film-with-stephen-frears-more-20141010

Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant are tuning up a project together. The pair are in negotiations/talks to join as an yet untitled film directed by Stephen Frears regarding awful American opera singer Florence Foster Jenkins who "had legions of fans who filled her concerts, but it was never clear whether they genuinely enjoyed her piercing screeches — or were just going along for a laugh." Streep will play Jenkins, with Grant as her manager.
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George K
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What a delight.

Streep, as usual, is brilliant. She portrays FFJ as a thoroughly likable, some what unhinged socialite. Apparently, she did all the singing for the movie.

The guy who place McMoon, Simon Helberg, was also great. He was delightful as the somewhat taken-aback accompanist for Jenkins. He also actually played the piano in the film.

The biggest surprise, for me, was Hugh Grant. I've never been a huge fan, but he was wonderful in the role of Jenkins' "husband," agent, supporter and friend, St. Clair Bayfield.

If you're looking for a delightful two hours, check it out. It's fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HszfdNS0JSc


Edited by George K, Oct 1 2016, 01:36 PM.
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