Alan Cumming to Play the Green Goblin?

Alan Cumming to Play the Green Goblin?

In Julie Taymor's upcoming Broadway show.

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By anirudhmohan - May 16, 2009 08:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: superherohype.com

Julie Taymor's big broadway production "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" just got a little more interesting. According to the New York Post, Alan Cumming is in talks to play the Green Goblin! Cumming, of course, played Nightcrawler in another Marvel production, X2: X-Men United:

JULIE Taymor has cast forth her $40 million "Spider- Man" net and hauled in -- Alan Cumming.

The actor, who won a Tony in 1999 for his memorable turn as the emcee in "Cabaret," is in negotiations to play the Green Goblin in Taymor's new musical, or "circus rock 'n' roll drama," as she calls it.

Whatever it is, it's thought to be the most expensive thing in Broadway history.

Cumming was spotted last week at a production meeting, checking out Eiko Ishioka's imaginative costume designs.

"Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" opens on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street. Preview performances begin Saturday, January 16, 2010. U2's Bono and The Edge are creating new music and lyrics for the show.

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hbk82287
hbk82287 - 5/16/2009, 9:59 AM
I dont know about his Norman Osborn, but even in play form, Alan Cumming should make a great Green Goblin
Betty
Betty - 5/16/2009, 10:13 AM
Eiko Ishioka is a Goddess! Love everything she does! I thought this Spiderman idea was laughable but if shes attached, at least the costumes will be superb.
TheStranger
TheStranger - 5/16/2009, 12:17 PM
He was an awesome Nightcrawler! = )
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 5/16/2009, 1:06 PM
Yep,,, i can see cummings as Green Goblin!!! NIGHTCRAWLER movie anyone??? ; )
ROBNORI
ROBNORI - 5/16/2009, 1:41 PM
I expect the voice to be reminiscent of the classic Goblin from the FOX Kids cartoon.
To this day when I see an animated Spider-Man show I expect to hear Christopher Daniel Barnes as Peter Parker.
Non the less I hope the high wire theatrical version of my personal favorite comic book and movie (Minus Willem Dafoe's eerie chuckle and Tobey Maguire's "Emo influenced" dance off.)does very well.

ROB NORI
ThisFan
ThisFan - 5/16/2009, 2:05 PM
he did a good jobs in plenty of other things he will be great in this
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 5/16/2009, 5:35 PM
Oh he'd be good, he even looks like the classic Goblin face wise too.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 5/16/2009, 5:53 PM
I AGREE HE LOOKS EXACTTLY LIKE THE COMIC BOOK GREEN GOBLIN, IF SOMEONE GETS A PICTURE OF HIM IN THE MAKE UP POST IT!OR PHOTO SHOP IT EVEN..
loganaspatch
loganaspatch - 5/16/2009, 9:42 PM
Night Crawler Movie Now!!!!!
TaffetaDarling
TaffetaDarling - 5/16/2009, 9:53 PM
Betty- right on the nail. Eiko Ishioka is amazing. She will the right touch to Taymor. Julie Taymor did a beautiful job with Across the Universe and Frida. SO much color and the wardrobe was superior. I'm anxious to see some costumes now. They have def made me think twice about a web slinging musical.
CrookedJaw
CrookedJaw - 5/17/2009, 3:04 AM
He was great as Nightcrawler, I'm sure he'll do fine as this...they should definitely bring the Alan Cumming Nightcrawler back to screen
stupify_me
stupify_me - 5/17/2009, 4:13 AM
I still think it's really sad that they are even going through with this crap. I guess on the plus side if it's a huge success when they do the Wolverine musical Hugh can still play Wolverine.
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 5/17/2009, 4:51 AM
What kinda world do we live in where Spidey gets a musical. I never thought this would get off the ground.
darthstern
darthstern - 5/17/2009, 11:09 AM
i dont remember where or when but he said hed never do night crawler again he cant stand being in the makeup chair for 6 hours thats why he wasnot in x3
and
nick cage for night crawlers tail
Mjolnir
Mjolnir - 5/18/2009, 10:16 AM
I understand he has plenty of experience gobblin.
adamant877
adamant877 - 5/18/2009, 12:38 PM
I have a feeling that this will make for one hell of a broadway spectacle! I look forward to seeing more later.
(I'm curious to see who's cast for Peter Parker/Spidey?)
Smolo
Smolo - 5/19/2009, 6:16 AM
Biggest Flop ever?
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 5/19/2009, 5:48 PM
I cant wait to see J.Jonah and the rest of the Bugle Office staff doing a dance number to "That Stupid Web head!"
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