So who should star in the remake of Baby Jane?

[tazber]

Because Walter Hill is doing it.

Personally, I think it's a bad idea all around. The original occupies a distinct space between genuine classic and camp classic that can never be recreated.

And don't forget to cast the Victor Buono role!

Can't wait to hear some ideas.
But they are, Blanche! They are remaking it.

[D2]

Because it worked so well with the Redgraves...

[WhizzerMarvin TrinaJasonMendel]

I agree that it's an awful idea to remake it, but if they must I think they should cast two actresses who are feuding in real life (or at least that give the public that perception).

In an extra bad version I would love to see Angelina and Jen go at it, though they are too young. Or give it to Annette Bening and Hilary Swank- with some aging makeup they could both be really good.

[best12bars]

Eddie Murphy and Tyler Perry would be good.

[best12bars]

If I were legitimately going to cast a remake, I'd go with Sally Field and Glenn Close. They could manage both the camp and the drama.

As for the Victor Buono role ... Jonah Hill.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Eff that! Glenn and PATTI!

[strummergirl]

Walter Hill.... What has become of thee?

[madbrian]

I'd go with Tyne Daly and Kathy Bates, and Jonah Hill sounds about right for the Victor Buono role.

[Jordan Catalano]

I know it's ridiculously cliche at this point to say her name because it's mentioned for literally EVERYTHING but if you think about it, how amazing would Streep be as Baby Jane?

[Jordan Catalano]

....OR

Bette Midler as Jane and Lily Tomlin as Blanche.

[Wynbish]

John C. Reilly for Edwin? Mark Addy or Matt Lucas?

[artscallion]

Doris Day and Marlo Thomas

[Jordan Catalano]

Rachel Maddow and Greta Van Susteren

[Jordan Catalano]

Tracie Bennett & Liza Minnelli

[Wynbish]

Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes

[best12bars]

The Olsen Twins!

[Wynbish]

Elizabeth Olsen vs. The Twins

[Jordan Catalano]

Susan Lucci & Lisa Rinna

[Jordan Catalano]

Oprah & Gayle

[nmartin]

The extreme geriatric version starring Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland.

[artscallion]

Leona Helmsley's corpse and Donald Trump in drag

[Wynbish]

Glenn Close and Helen Mirren

Or

Heidi Montag and Courtney Stodden

[artscallion]

Courtney Love and Pat Benatar

[best12bars]

Harvey Fierstein and ... HARVEY FIERSTEIN!!!


(That one's for you, Jordy!)

[Jordan Catalano]

Loretta Switt and her plastic surgeon.

[Wynbish]

Lindsay Lohan and a Kardashian