Anne Hathaway to play Judy Garland

[Dr. Evil]

Anne Hathaway to Star as Judy Garland
Source: The Weinstein Company
March 23, 2009


Academy Award® nominee Anne Hathaway is attached to star as iconic performer Judy Garland in the film and stage adaptations of Gerald Clarke's biography "Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland," for which The Weinstein Company (TWC) has optioned the film and stage rights. The announcement was made today by Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of TWC.

"Get Happy," based on hundreds of interviews plus Garland's own unfinished and unpublished autobiography, portrays the dramatic highs and lows of the cultural icon's life-- from her tumultuous early years as a child performer to her tragic last days.

"We are thrilled to have the brilliantly talented Anne Hathaway portray stage and screen legend Judy Garland. I have worked with Anne on projects in the past and have known her for many years. She will be a true class act in this challenging role," said Harvey Weinstein. "Gerald Clarke's biography is a fascinating and comprehensive look at Garland's life and is particularly outstanding because of its exclusive details from her own writings. Her story is incredible subject matter for both theatre and film and we look forward to bringing it to audiences."

"Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland" was first published by Delta in March 2001.

 

[ABleedingCorpse]

Good to hear. Like Hathaway and a Judy Garland film should be interesting.

 

[green]

Tough role to play, Garland was an unbelievable mess. After Rachel Getting Married though I think Hathaway can pull it off.

 

[Mogwai]

sounds good

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Good pick.

 

[Gold Samurai]

the tv movie seemed kind of enough.
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[AnneFan]

And here we go.

Harvey Weinstein is saying Anne commences filming this summer!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-mac/weinstein-confirms-a-frie_b_4749630.html

 

[TheNextNolan22]

Really excited to see this.

 

[Donut]

Hmmmmmmmmm

 

[Tanin]

What can't this woman play?

 

[Rocketman]

What can't this woman play?

Apparently, not a person who doesn't want another Oscar.

Spoiler

 

[terry78]

Jesus, that is actually spot on casting. I'm surprised I didn't think of her.

 

[Schlosser85]

There is a resemblance in some pics, and Anne can sing.

 

[kvz5]

Not surprised that this will be shooting soon. I remember seeing candid pics of her leaving a voice studio recently.

 

[AnneFan]

I remember seeing candid pics of her leaving a voice studio recently.

Yes, I remember those ones. I didn't think of it at the time, but that could very likely have been in relation to this biopic.

She has some really exciting projects going on.

 

[Brother Jack]

This is a great bit of casting. Hathaway has everything needed for the role, including a kind of old-school Hollywood earnestness.

 

[mclay18]

Not surprised that this will be shooting soon. I remember seeing candid pics of her leaving a voice studio recently.

She was likely finishing up her lines for Rio 2, I bet.