I'm doing an essay for school and just wanted to get some other people's opinions on this. If you were to recast the Wizard of Oz today, who would you have in the roles?

A few I have:

Dorothy: Jamie Lynn Sigler-Discala
Lion: Nathan Lane
Wicked Witch: Glen Close
Glinda the good witch: Mereyl Streep(trying to think of someone younger though)
Wizard of Oz:
Tinman: Cant think of anyone for this or scarecrow
Scarecrow:

Tinman - Jack Black

Scarecrow - Will Ferrell

Lion- Harvey Keitel (he is kinda short and angry like a lion)

Dorothy- Jennifer Love Hewitt. She is as cute as can be.

Wicked Witch- Madonna. ( She is freaky annoying like a witch)

Tin Man- Johnny Depp (rememember how good he was as Edward Scissorhands.)

Scarecrow- Michael Madsen (just because it was funny in R-Dogs when he said "Want some fire scarecrow??" )

Alright, Ive started thinking of a few more. Here's my updated list. subject to change

Dorothy-Jamie Lynn Sigler-Discala
Scarecrow-Johnny Depp
Tinman-still unsure....
Lion-Jack Black
Wicked Witch-Angelica Huston
Good Witch-Halle Berry
Wizard of Oz-Ian Holm, although Jack Nicholson would be cool
Director-maybe Spielberg, he can put a movie together well

The Cowardly Lion - Robin Williams

How about Laura Dern

Scarecrow: Ed Norton or Christopher Lloyd
Wizard: Joe Pesci (I think that would be pretty funny, actually), Danny DeVito (he'd be funny, too), Jackie Mason, or Rodney Dangerfield.

The Wizard of Oz -- one of my favorite books (and NO, not because I have lived in Kansas in the past or presently live less than 20 miles from the border). I liked the book moreso than the movie -- if you get the chance pick up a copy and read it -- a little more gruesome than the movie. Baum was also a satirist and it has been argued that this story as commentary on the "gold standard" issue of the day. BTW - in the book, Dorothy wore silver slippers -- not ruby red.

OK, my recast for the movie:

Dorothy -- Letizia (Zia). Of course, in the remake she wears ruby stillettos instead of slippers and a much shorter skirt.

Toto -- Sir Charles Kringle of Lido (Charlie), my speed demon weiner dog.

Glinda, the witch of the North (who by the way is always "Glinda, the Witch of the North" or simply "Glinda", but never as "Glinda, the Good Witch of the North" in the movie) -- Miggie, can you think of anyone sweeter?

The Brainless Scarecrow -- Pat Don't worry buddy, in the end the scarecrow received one (or realized he had one!

The Cowardly Lion -- Obviously John Kerry. Ok, if Baum used his original story as social commentary, the least I can do is do the same with my recast. Mr Kerry is the only "non-BB member" I have used. Well, I assume he is not a member, hell, maybe he is and uses a different user name. Oh yeah, Charlie is not an official BB member as he does not meet the age requirements, so I used my artistic license adn consider him an "honorary BB member" as his name (and pictures) have been posted on here (thanks to me!). OK, where was I? OH yeah, Mr. Kerry. Well, again there is hope. The Lion was granted courage in the book so maybe, just maybe, Mr. Kerry will show some courage and take a definite stance on an issue.

Tin Man (No Heart) -- Double J. I don't believe this but I picked on Pat from the left, so must pick on someone from the correct (doh) I mean right side of the aisle. Damn, am I being PC by making sure someone from both sides of the aisle are poked at? I must show courage. NO, I will just say I am being diplomatic.

Wicked Witch of the West -- Hummm. OK, a toss-up between Angie and Kristen. It can go either way. Maybe one can be the Wicked Witch of the West and one be the Wicked Wich oe the East (the one that dies during the tornado. I will let them fight it out to decide who plays which part. Man, that will be fun to watch! Oh yeah, in the remake, they will not be the nasty, wart-nosed looking witch like the opriginal. They will be the seductive hot-looking babes that they are now. And, it goes without saying, a short skirt is the required attire. Now, who wants to buy a ticket to watch the cat fight to determine who plays which part?

The Almighty Oz -- this was a tough choice. While the obvious choice shgould be Geoff or S.C., I think they will agree with me when I give the part to TIS. The little lovely lady who packs a big punch!

Aunty Em or Uncle Em -- Ummm two choices here. Either Afsaneh or MaryCas. Afi would give our cast an international perspective and MaryCas brings a "common sense" approach to the part (Besides, save for playijng the part of tree in the third grade Christmas program, he is probably the only cast member with any acting experience!). OK, I have decided -- Afi will play the part of Aunite Em and Mary Cas lands the role of Uncle Em. However, we are going to add a "love-making" scene to the movie.

Munchkins -- the mucnchkins will be played by all short members of the BB and Al Pacino.

Speaking of munchkins and The Wizard of Oz, legend has it that the munchkin actors' had wild drunken orgies and other escapades off the set. That myth has been determined to be greatly exaggerated. However, it makes for a good story!

Flying Monkeys -- well, the head Flying Monkey will be played by me. I have lots of experience with this part as I play one nearly everynight in my reoccuring dream (when I finally [if] get to sleep). We need more flying monkeys, so if interested, let me know.

Very nice, Part! How fun, I can't wait! Very nicely cast. Good call on Kris and Ang being the Wicked Witch!! I think they should BOTH be witches. We'll make that slight change for them...artistic license, you know? Oh yeah, but you wanted to see a fight. Never mind, then.

I never saw myself as a Dorothy, but if some snazzy ruby stilettos are involved, I think I can take care of the rest. Watch out, Judy Garland!!

I'd love to see a recast of it from the 1960's

I can see it now...

"Stanley Kubrick's: The Wizard Of Oz"

Staring Peter Sellers as Dorothy
Peter Sellers as Auntie Em
Peter Selles as Toto
Peter Sellers as The Cowardly Lion
Peter Sellers as the Scarecrow
Peter Sellers as The Tin Man
Peter Sellers as the great Oz.
Peter Sellers as Toto

Too bad that they are both dead...

Oh Part, that was really funny! When do we start?

My man AL is a munchkin now, WTF?, he´s short but not a midget or something

PS- I wanna be the east witch and kill kris, so I accept the role, be ready blondie, I´ll kick your ass

I don't know about Marycas but I need some turn on like flying monkeys!!

Geez, that's too stimulating for a dream. I haven't had that one yet. Poor Don Mataya, we took over his thread!

When I saw this I couldnt stop laughing......
I was rolling on the floor.

I can't believe I missed these replies. Thanks for thinking of me Part.

Mr. Evil, when will you ever learn? You can't kill Blondie! Even though I am an east coast player, I will be The wiked witch of the West, so Ang can have her way. We all know she HAS to get her way!

I know I am late on this thread but I was MIA for a few days. Send me a script Part. I can't wait to say "Toto To".