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The Results Are In: Recast Suddenly Susan

BuzzSugar — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:31:55 PST

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt!

Thanks to all of you who responded to my challenge to recast a '90s TV show that was a big hit for Brooke Shields: Suddenly Susan. There are quite a few characters on the show but I picked a batch to recast and you came through with flying colors.

The main character of Susan is a fun one to think about because she has to be someone who people want to root for even though she's full of flaws and quirks. Debra Messing comes to mind for this type of TV role and she'd probably make a great Susan - good thinking, ktpotat. I also think amadaarwen is on the right track with the suggestion of bombshell Heather Graham.

As for the supporting cast SugarKat's suggestion of Grant Show for Susan's love interest and boss Jack Richmond is brilliant. I also liked genesisrocks's idea of Charlie Sheen in that role. As for a wise-cracking funny lady to replace Kathy Griffin as Vicki, Miss Senorita is on the money with Janeane Garofalo. Finally, you will never get an argument from me when it comes to casting Freddy Rodriguez as Luis (another great idea from genesisrocks!).

It was hard to pick a winner but I had to go with a lead actress who I think would be totally lovable in this role paired with an adorable suggestion for her boss - congrats to Miss Shapes!

To see the cast that Miss Shapes thought up, along with a new cast photo,

Miss Shapes's cast:
Susan Keane - Lauren Graham
Jack Richmond - Jason Bateman
Vicki Groener - Amy Poehler
Luis Rivera - Rodrigo Santoro
Nana - Cloris Leachman

Results Are In: Recast Can't Buy Me Love

BuzzSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:31:55 PST

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt!

Last week I asked for some new faces to take on the roles in one of my all-time favorite '80s movies: Can't Buy Me Love. You all chipped in some fantastic recast ideas, thanks for playing along!

Checking out the suggestions for recasting the gorgeous and popular Cindy was especially fun. I think applez5503's idea for Amanda Bynes is a good one (although she's probably more of a sweetheart than the character is!) as is chasingjamie's idea of Hayden Panettiere and lrakins54's suggestion of Emma Roberts.

I also dug the ideas for Cindy's BFFs. blondie829 is on the right track picking CW actresses Shanae Grimes and Jessica Szohr because neither is quite ready for leading lady status but they would fit into the high school scenery well. A couple of you also thought of AnnaLynne McCord for one of the girlfriends which cracks me up.

But of course it came down to the role that made Patrick Dempsey a star. It had to be an actor with that same manic, nerdy ambition to climb to the top of the high school popularity heap and I think aimeeb got it just right. Congrats aimeeb!

To see who aimeeb thought up, along with a new cast photo,

aimeeb's cast:
Ronald Miller - Shia LaBeouf
Cindy Mancini - Kristen Bell
Chuckie Miller - Ryan Pinkston
Barbara - Brittany Snow
Patty - Mila Kunis

Results Are In: Recast Blossom

BuzzSugar — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:30:18 PST

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt!

Last week I challenged you to think up a new cast for one of my favorite childhood sitcoms, Blossom. Finding just the right gal to play the smart and (arguably) fashion-forward Blossom Russo is actually pretty hard! She's not totally the girl next door and is kind of an old soul. That's why I think LolaSvelt is on the right track with an actress like Ellen Page in that role. I can also see Emma Roberts playing Blossom as JennyJen15 suggests because she seems really intelligent.

As for the boys, I really love Lorelei LeFae's idea for John Stamos to play the song-writing dad. Hello? That's so perfect! I loved the character Joey and think it doesn't get more clever than chicbutgeeky's idea to have another Lawrence boy, Andrew, take over the role.

In the end I went with a well-rounded cast that even includes an adorable idea for the recasting of Blossom's BFF, Six. Congrats to cordata! To see who cordata thought up, along with a new cast photo,

cordata's cast:
Blossom Russo-Kat Dennings
Nick Russo-Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Anthony Russo-Seth Rogen
Joey Russo-Chris Lowell
Six LeMeure-Tina Majorino

The Results Are In: Recast While You Were Sleeping

BuzzSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:45:53 PST

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt!

For this week's recast challenge, I turned to a Christmastime-y romantic comedy, While You Were Sleeping, and the suggested cast lists were really excellent. I had a tough time deciding on just one cast because they each had at least a few perfect actors for these roles. I particularly enjoyed all the smart, lovely ladies suggested for the main role of Lucy, like Nitachequita's idea of Joanna Garcia, sorano916's suggestion of Evangeline Lilly, and amanda44ni's idea of Elizabeth Reaser.

It also seems like the character of Peter Callaghan was a fun one to recast and I loved thinking about Brandon Routh (as suggested by niniwiskapoo24) or James Marsden (alethe16's idea) in the role.

My favorite overall cast this week, however, comes from mommapoppins! To see who mommapoppins thought up, along with a new cast photo,

mommapoppins's cast:
Lucy Ellenore Moderatz - Emily Blunt
Peter Callaghan - Gerard Butler
Jack Callaghan - Luke Wilson
Saul - Dick Van Dyke
Ox Callaghan - Brian Dennehy
Midge Callaghan - Kirstie Alley
Joe "Joey" Fusco - Justin Long

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Results Are In: Recast Meet the Parents

BuzzSugar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:44:06 PST

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar T-shirt!

Last week I asked you all to brainstorm some new faces for the Ben Stiller hit, Meet the Parents. I had fun reading all the ideas put forth for Gaylord "Greg" Focker including krae85's suggestion of Jack Black. I'm also glad eegle1234 thought of Sarah Michelle Gellar to play Pam, as I think that's such a great idea.

To me, the movie rests on just how intimidating (yet funny) the actor playing Jack Byrnes can be. Amanda6783's idea for Bruce Willis is a really good one, as is lemuse20's suggestion of Christopher Walken. Both actors totally get how to be intimidating and have great comedic timing.

But it was sundew's idea for Jack that was the hardest to resist. Congrats sundew!

To see who sundew chose, along with a new cast photo,

sundew's cast list:
Gaylord "Greg" Focker - Jason Segel
Pam Byrnes - Elizabeth Banks
Jack Byrnes - Alec Baldwin
Dina Byrnes - Dianne Wiest
Kevin Rawley - Ed Helms

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Results Are In: Recast Felicity

BuzzSugar — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:30:56 PST

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar T-shirt!

Last week I asked you all to chime in with ideas for the beloved JJ Abrams college drama, Felicity. Some of you expressed dismay at the thought of recasting this show - and don't worry, I too am in love with the show, and there's no actual remake in the works or anything like that. This really is just for fun! So, on with the game.

The role of Felicity is key. She's a mix of super-smart, girly, and highly neurotic, and the audience must be able to sympathize with her. I like Whip's idea for Kristen Stewart in this role, and alethe16's suggestion for Olivia Thirlby is awesome, too. Several of you suggested Emily VanCamp as well, and in my mind, you just can't go wrong with that girl.

I also really like sundew's idea for Kat Dennings to play Felicity's roommate, Meghan! I love that actress so much. As for the guys, alynn's suggestion for Taylor Kitsch to play Ben is inspired and right on in my mind. But it was the recast that included a member of the cast of Privileged, one of my favorite shows on the air right now, that won me over. Congratulations to nomiloo2000!

To see who nomiloo2000 chose, along with a new cast photo,

nomiloo2000 cast list:
Felicity Porter - Emma Watson
Noel Crane - Michael Cassidy
Ben Covington - Benjamin McKenzie
Elena Tyler - Raven-Symone
Meghan Rotundi - Ellen Page
Sean Blumberg - Seth Rogen
Julie Emrick - Evan Rachel Wood
Javier Clemente Quintata - Greg Grunberg

The Results Are In: Recast The West Wing

BuzzSugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:30:03 PST

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar T-shirt!

Last week, in light of all the election hubbub, I thought it would be fun to recast the White House staff that was so entertaining on The West Wing. Some of you couldn't bear to think of any other actors filling the original cast's shoes while others went ahead and gave it a whirl.

Whip's cast suggestions were great. I got a laugh out of Tina Fey as C.J., who would then secretly have the hots for Whip's suggestion for Josh Lyman, Matt Damon. Tina and Matt together is an amazing idea!

Mommapoppins had some creative ideas as well: Kal Penn as the young aide to President Bartlet is a fantastic idea, and I actually think Katie Holmes would make a decent Donna. I smiled at thecolourclear's casting for the president because Samuel L. Jackson would not be someone folks in Congress would mess with.

The winner came down to a cast full of actors I would love to see on screen together and who could totally pull off these roles as brilliant politicos. Congratulations to lauraonbway!

To see who lauraonbway chose, along with a new cast photo,

lauraonbway's cast list:
Abbey Bartlet - Meryl Streep
Charlie Young - Michael Cera
CJ Cregg - Felicity Huffman
Sam Seaborn - Neil Patrick Harris
Donna Moss - Amy Adams
Toby Ziegler - William Petersen
Jed Bartlet - Gregory Harrison
Leo McGarry - John Slattery
Josh Lyman - Michael J. Fox

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The Results Are In: Recast Speed

BuzzSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:30:12 PDT

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar T-shirt!

I'm glad so many of you were as into recasting Speed as I am - it's a fun action movie to think about updating.

A lot of you, like Baluk, thought of Shia Lebeouf to play Officer Jack Traven, which is a good thought as the young actor is making a name for himself in these kinds of fast-paced action roles. And it's hard to argue with CYL's suggestion for the intense Christian Bale to play the lead, too.

As for the spunky Annie, luckiedog came up with Renee Zellweger who probably could have done a good job making that role her own. I liked RosieButterface's idea for Liv Tyler to play Annie too.

In the end I went with the Jack I liked best, as well as a great suggestion for Lt. McMahon: congrats to lilprisci!

To see who lilprisci chose, along with a new cast photo,

lilprisci's cast list:
Officer Jack Traven -Ryan Reynolds
Howard Payne -Terence Stamp
Annie Porter - Rachel McAdams
Det. Harry Temple - Ryan Gosling
Lt. "Mac" McMahon - Don Cheadle

The Results Are In: Recast The Partridge Family

BuzzSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:33:01 PDT

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar T-shirt!

Recasting The Partridge Family is no easy task. There are so many archetypes to think about, including the likable mom and the teen heartthrob son! I really like Jinx's idea for Chace Crawford to play Keith because he has "swoon" written all over him. I wonder if Chace can sing? I also thought NurseDeAnna had the right idea with Kristen Davis to play Shirley as well as Joe Jonas for Keith. Those two make an adorable mother-son match-up.

As for the other kids mommapoppins had a great idea to cast Emma Roberts as Laurie and it's hard to go wrong with Amethyst's suggestion for Abigail Breslin to play young Tracy.

Ultimately it was the recast with the most perfect idea for Shirley along with a pretty spot-on Keith and Laurie that I chose as the winner. Congratulations alynn!

To see who alynn chose, along with a new cast photo,

alynn cast list:
Shirley Partridge - Kristin Chenoweth
Keith Partridge - Zac Efron
Danny Partridge - Forrest Landis
Laurie Partridge - Demi Lovato
Tracy Partridge - Maude Apatow
Chris Partridge - Jae Head
Reuben Kincaid - Ricky Gervais

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The Results Are In: Recast Forrest Gump

BuzzSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:30:49 PDT

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar T-shirt!

You guys chipped in a lot of different ideas for this one, even though it's hard to imagine any other actors in this cast. I think the hardest role - and the most important, of course - is Forrest. It takes a special kind of actor to pull off this role in a charming and relatable way. I absolutely love jasmint's idea of Lee Pace, and I thought bigestivediscuit's Adam Sandler idea showed some good thinking.

Jenny's a tough one to replace, too, since the actress has to be believable as a teenager through to adulthood. Several of you suggested Sienna Miller which definitely captures the free-spirited side of the character. I also think Whip is right on the money with Reese Witherspoon, especially since we know she can nail that accent.

As for the other characters: khowell's idea of Matthew Fox to play Lt. Dan is cool, I agree with littlesnipsnap that a younger Forest Whitaker would make a great Bubba, and can't argue with paperdoll's suggestion for Forrest's mom, Susan Sarandon.

For the winner, I chose a recast list with good suggestions throughout - especially for Forrest and Lt. Dan. Congrats to alethe16!

To see who alethe16 chose, along with a new cast photo,

alethe16's cast list:
Forrest Gump - Ryan Gosling
Jenny Curran - Anne Hathaway
Lt. Dan Taylor - Robert Downey Jr.
Benjamin Buford "Buba" Blue - Don Cheadle
Mrs. Gump - Kyra Sedgwick