Anthony Ramos Gifted the Internet With His Audition For the Movie 'Cats' and…We're Not Mad at It
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It's safe to say that Anthony Ramos dodged a bullet. The 'Hamilton' singer-actor took to Twitter on Tuesday to drop a completely unexpected (but wholly appreciated) gem: his audition for the 2019 movie-musical 'Cats'.
Seemingly out-of-the-blue, Ramos shared a video of his audition accompanied by the simple text: "This was my audition for CATS the movie."
No more explanation needed, we guess?
This was my audition for CATS the movie. pic.twitter.com/RkqSLh2i9C
— Anthony Ramos (@ARamosofficial) December 8, 2020
Ramos sings a sexy rendition of "Rum Tum Tugger"–a song about a cat so charismatic and sexually appealing that he drives the lady cats wild (hey, there's a reason the movie was a disaster).
As a refresher, audiences were turned off by "Cats'" bizarre visual effects and nonsensical plot.
It was marketed as the ultimate Oscar bait: a star-studded movie adaptation of a beloved and long-running musical with a rabid fan base.
The film starred big-name celebs like Jennifer Hudson, Judy Dench, and Taylor Swift. It was directed by Tom Hooper, who had previously wowed critics and audiences alike with his film adaptation of "Les Miserables".
But "Cats" bombed so badly that the movie became endless fodder for internet memes and late night hosts.
But Ramos's audition made the entire internet realize what could have been, if the casting directors had known what was good for them.
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If you're a fan of the musical, then it's no surprise that Ramos auditioned for the part of Rum Tum Tugger–a cat so charismatic and sexually appealing that he drives the lady cats wild.
According to the musical's composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the character is meant to be an homage to rock-and-roll sex icon, Mick Jagger. In the 2019 adaptation, the part went to Jason Derulo.
In his audition, Ramos infused the part with class, sensuality, and a sense of movement that Jason Derulo definitely didn't have.
And while some people were confused at why Anthony Ramos shared this random audition #TBT, most people were just happy to watch.
One thing's for sure: Ramos is an artist who is truly dedicated to his craft.
This person correctly stated that Ramos was "far too good" for the movie.
Far too good. They were setting their floor (and apparently their ceiling) much too low to receive this level of clarity and grace. You dodge a bullet, my friend. Truly. Take it from one cat to another.
— 🎯 Christopher Gurr (@christophergurr) December 10, 2020
I mean…facts.
This person believed that Ramos could have single-handedly saved "Cats" from certain doom, had he been hired.
See if you has been casted and this choreography was implemented in the movie I sure as shit would've paid tickets to watch! You're so so talented. Just proves you could play basically any male Broadway character! pic.twitter.com/go5H9jy9iY
— Gabbyxoxo623 (@Rusgab) December 8, 2020
We understand the sentiment, but we don't believe anything could have saved "Cats".
This person proposed a full Broadway revival with Ramos starring as Rum Tum Tugger.
anthony ramos rum tug tugger on broadway when?
— grace ♡ GRELAVA MONTH (@seethrusharve) December 8, 2020
Stranger things have happened!
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Hollywood is Making a Latinx Reboot of "Father of the Bride"–Here Is Our Dream Cast
By Andrea Reindl September 25, 2020 at 1:14 pm
BY Andrea Reindl | September 25, 2020 AT 1:14 pm
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The internet lit up on Thursday when the news was announced that the classic '90s movie "Father of the Bride" is going to be remade with a Latinx cast.
According to Deadline, the story will focus on "a father coming to grips with his daughter's upcoming wedding through the prism of multiple relationships within a big, sprawling Cuban-American family".
The remake is being written by writer Matt Lopez who was inspired to take on this project based on "the many epic Cuban weddings he has attended, some of which he's still recovering from."
With that said, here are our choices for an all-Latinx cast of "Father of the Bride". Check out our dream choices below!
1. George Banks – Andy Garcia
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Although Andy Garcia is primarily known for his dramatic roles, we would love to see his take on the frazzled, overly-anxious father who is concerned about his daughter's future, originated by Steve Martin. This Cuban-American actor has proved his chops in other comedies before, like "Book Club" and the "Mama Mia!" sequel.
2. Annie Banks – Cierra Ramirez
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Famous for her role in "The Fosters" and "Good Trouble", Cierra Ramirez would bring the perfect blend of sass and innocence to the role of the young bride in this story. There's something about her that makes you want to see her with a happy ending.
3. Nina Banks – Luna Velez
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Since the original actress (Diane Keaton) is such an icon, it would take an especially talented actress to fill the shoes of George's long-suffering and patient wife, Nina. We would love to see the prolific and versatile Puerto Rican actress Luna Velez fill Keaton's shoes.
4. Bryan MacKenzie – Anthony Ramos
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Anthony Ramos is fresh-faced and optimistic enough to fill the role of well-meaning groom-to-be, Bryan MacKenzie. Ramos' star-power is well-documented. Not only was he a part of Hamilton's original Broadway cast, but he played the lead role in the upcoming movie-musical "In the Heights".
5. Matty Banks – Malachi Barton
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You might know Malachai Barton as the precocious child actor who has starred in both TV and movies. Recently, he even played Cousin Diego in the live-action version of "Dora The Explorer". We think he'd be perfect as Annie's troublemaking younger brother Matty Banks, originally played by Kieran Culkin.
6. Franck Eggelhoffer – Oscar Nunez
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In "Father of the Bride" the character of wedding planner Franck Eggelhoffer arguably steals the movie with his comedic timing and hilarious one-liners. Fans of comedies like "The Office" and "The Proposal" know that Cuban-American comedian Oscar Nunez is one of the funniest people in the game. We would love Nunez make this whacky role his own.
7. Howard Weinstein – Faizon Love
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This may seem like a controversial casting decision, but we would love to see Cuban-American comedian Faizon Love take on the role of Franck Eggelhoffer's energetic assistant (a role originated by legendary actor B.D. Wong). Anyone who has seen Love in "Elf" or "Couple's Retreat" knows that he has the comedic ability to tackle any role.
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'Hamilton': Disney Plus Drops Trailer For Musical Film — Watch Now!
By Cristal Mesa June 22, 2020 at 12:06 pm
BY Cristal Mesa | June 22, 2020 AT 12:06 pm
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Those days of saving upwards of $849 for Hamilton tickets on Broadway are long behind you. The Broadway hit is coming straight to your screens courtesy of Disney +.
On Sunday, the streaming platform dropped the first official trailer for the Broadway rap-story about Alexander Hamilton and other historical figures.
We are proud to share #Hamilton; a work that has sparked passion, conversation and the need to confront the past to shape the future. Streaming on #DisneyPlus on July 3.
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According to Variety, the production was filmed at New York City's Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2016. From the trailer, it looks as if production perfectly captures the world of Broadway and the musical's original stage production. You might remember that in 2016, the musical was nominated for 16 awards and eventually took home 11 awards, including Best Musical. That same year it received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
The theatrical production features Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hamilton, Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler, Jonathan Groff as King George, and Christopher Jackson as George Washington.
The film was originally slated for a theatrical release in October of 2021.
The release was fortunately moved up to July 3 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In a recent interview with Variety, Miranda said "What I'm most excited about [is] you all have that friend that is like, 'I saw it with the original cast.' We're stealing that brag from everyone because you're all going to see it with the original cast."
Speaking about sharing Hamilton with audiences via the big screen, Miranda told Entertainment Tonight at the 2020 Oscars that he was "very proud of 2016 us, because we had the foresight to film the show with the original company before the principals started leaving, so we've got the snapshot," Miranda shared. "I'm just really excited that we get to share it because we know how hard it is [to see it]."
Hamilton will be available to stream July, 3 on Disney+.
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