Adam Shankman Reveals two plots of Hairspray 2

**pranksalot** · 11-27-2008, 03:50 AM

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00020191.html

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In "Hairspray 2", Zac Efron's character, Link, may be seen bringing out his inner Austin Powers. The possibility has been outed when "Hairspray" director Adam Shankman talks about the development of the drama musical sequel to Entertainment Weekly. Giving out further, the filmmaker also noted that Link will "become steeped in the British Invasion".

Aside from revealing what Efron's heartthrob character will be dealing with, the director of forthcoming "Bedtime Stories" also shares that Tracy Turnblad and her friends will face "a time of serious change". This time, they have to navigate their way through the "next era of music", the late '60s.

On the development of the movie itself, Shankman says, "We're trying to track, in a comedic way, the historical elements." He also confesses that they are moving on with the writing, stating, "We just got an outline and some ideas from John Waters, and now we're going out to writers."

It seems like Hairspray 2 is happenning without Travolta, he will be missed though. I don't understand the Link's plot (please explain). I am deeply sadden that they are not focusing more on Penny. I will be deeply frustrated if Amanda's next project is Hairspray 2 and not some other pet project before working on Hairspray 2. I have high expectations for AManda's next big screen project since she had 2 years to pick the right project, Hairspray 2 does not meet that criteria. Adam Shankman, you made a huge mistake by using Amanda so sparingly on the first Hairspray film. Most reviews, critics yearn more scenes from her. Take the hint. It doesn't make sense in having access to such a talented person without taking advantage of their potential and gifts. At first I was very excited about this sequel, now I am like bleh/in between.

sparky · 11-27-2008, 07:39 AM

Yeah I don't understand the plot of Hairspray 2 either but this article makes it seem like it will focus mostly on Zac Efron. I was hoping for more Penny. In my opinion she is the best character in Hairspray.

Looking on the bright side, at least this is pretty much guaranteeing us something new with Amanda to look forward to. Too bad no Travolta though :(

But I guess without him, the story will focus more on Link, Tracy and the rest of the gang (Penny/Seaweed). So Amanda might actually get more screen-time because of this.

Cedi · 11-27-2008, 03:41 PM

Time will show but as sparky say Penny is the best character in Hairspray

Timothywalker · 11-27-2008, 04:54 PM

Amanda was the real star of Hairspray, not Travolta. She gave a dynamic, breakout performance and it would be a shame if they don't use her talents to expand her character in the new one. Are we sure that Amanda is even going to be in the new one? I sure hope so!

Bynesrules · 11-27-2008, 05:31 PM

Indeed, Timothy! Thanks for the info, pranks!

**pranksalot** · 11-27-2008, 06:25 PM

Amanda seems so chummy with Shankman and the composers/producers. I would have think that they would have make Amanda's role more significant on the sequel. She did a favor for Marc Shaiman and Neil C. for appearing in Living Proof. I want her to do Hairspray 2, but not before working on several big films projects for herself. I don't want people to look back one day in Amanda's career and say that her only major success in her film career is the Hairspray franchise. Everyone's career after Hairspray (especially Zac Efron) took off with wild ambition. Amanda kind of put a lid over her own success, it's like she can't handle the success or something.

The character Penny has so much stories that could be told, especially about the shaky relationship between her mother and her father, who is in jail. The sequel can also focus more on inner-racial couples dilemna. There so much to do with Penny. If I see her as a minor sidekick again and without a solo song, I will be very disappointed. I'm glad that Amanda Bynes get so along with the entire Hairspray Team. But if they aren't helping your career and if Hairspray 2 isn't going to help your career either, just refuse to do it like Travolta. The saying, "Don't mix business with pleasure" should be taken to heart in this situation. Hairspray 2 may turn out to be a trainwreak anyways.

wonderboy · 11-27-2008, 09:56 PM

Maybe Amanda doesn't want to have a huge role right now. She's not seeking them out, and we know she has to be getting offers. She is enjoying her life right now while she's young. She did Hairspray, Sydney White, and her clothing line, not to mention a lot of press for her projects. Plus before that, she was committed to What I Like About You, which took a lot away from her life because it was a weekly show. They are not going to write a huge movie musical just for Amanda. It will be an ensemble piece just like the first one, if it happens.

**pranksalot** · 11-27-2008, 11:59 PM

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Maybe Amanda doesn't want to have a huge role right now

That does not make sense. Amanda had not been the lead star in any major film. Her film career is really young, why wouldn't you want to take part of a huge blockbuster? It made Shia LeBeauf in hot demand with Indy 4 and Transformer. The real problem is that she hasn't work on any "real project" for 2 years, excluding a family guy episode and a week stint doing tv Living Proof. I believe that Amanda is getting offers as well, just not decent ones that would challenge Amanda and boost her career in a desperate hurry.

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She is enjoying her life right now while she's young.

That's wonderful and all, but a 2 year vacation is questionable. The average Joe gets like 3 weeks of vacation. I get your gist, but you don't need to be young just to enjoy life. While being young, you need to cement your career in order to prevent your career from defusing when you get older.

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They are not going to write a huge movie musical just for Amanda. It will be an ensemble piece just like the first one, if it happens.

We never said that Hairspray 2 should revolve around Amanda. But Amanda deserves better treatment than what she got from the first Hairspray. Amanda got the least dialogue, it was almost like her character was mute or something. Every main cast member got their own solo song with the exception of Amanda and Allison Janney. I would love Amanda to have her own musical one day. I am hoping that she gets cast in Wicked as Elphaba. She said that she wanted to work with Baz L. who is at the moment attached to direct the film.

sparky · 11-28-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Timothywalker

Are we sure that Amanda is even going to be in the new one? I sure hope so!

I sure hope so too. I don't think it would look to good (especially to people who might want to work with her in the future) if she backs out without a good reason. John Travolta can afford dropping out. He's an established actor and it isn't hard for him to find work, plus he is working on several things at the moment. Check out THIS very recent photo of John from a movie he is working on right now. I almost didn't recognize him

Back on Amanda, she seems to get along great with the cast of Hairspray and also with Adam Shankman and John Waters. So I don't think she would drop out of this. I just hope they do more with her character this time around.

Timothywalker · 11-28-2008, 05:48 PM

It's interesting that you brought up John Waters. I have always secretely wished that she would star in one of his movies. As funny as she is, she would be perfect in one of his kitschy exercises in bad taste.

11-27-2008, 03:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
pranksalot Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,501 My Profile	Adam Shankman Reveals two plots of Hairspray 2 http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00020191.html See larger image In "Hairspray 2", Zac Efron's character, Link, may be seen bringing out his inner Austin Powers. The possibility has been outed when "Hairspray" director Adam Shankman talks about the development of the drama musical sequel to Entertainment Weekly. Giving out further, the filmmaker also noted that Link will "become steeped in the British Invasion". Aside from revealing what Efron's heartthrob character will be dealing with, the director of forthcoming "Bedtime Stories" also shares that Tracy Turnblad and her friends will face "a time of serious change". This time, they have to navigate their way through the "next era of music", the late '60s. On the development of the movie itself, Shankman says, "We're trying to track, in a comedic way, the historical elements." He also confesses that they are moving on with the writing, stating, "We just got an outline and some ideas from John Waters, and now we're going out to writers." It seems like Hairspray 2 is happenning without Travolta, he will be missed though. I don't understand the Link's plot (please explain). I am deeply sadden that they are not focusing more on Penny. I will be deeply frustrated if Amanda's next project is Hairspray 2 and not some other pet project before working on Hairspray 2. I have high expectations for AManda's next big screen project since she had 2 years to pick the right project, Hairspray 2 does not meet that criteria. Adam Shankman, you made a huge mistake by using Amanda so sparingly on the first Hairspray film. Most reviews, critics yearn more scenes from her. Take the hint. It doesn't make sense in having access to such a talented person without taking advantage of their potential and gifts. At first I was very excited about this sequel, now I am like bleh/in between.

11-27-2008, 07:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
sparky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,214 My Profile	Yeah I don't understand the plot of Hairspray 2 either but this article makes it seem like it will focus mostly on Zac Efron. I was hoping for more Penny. In my opinion she is the best character in Hairspray. Looking on the bright side, at least this is pretty much guaranteeing us something new with Amanda to look forward to. Too bad no Travolta though :( But I guess without him, the story will focus more on Link, Tracy and the rest of the gang (Penny/Seaweed). So Amanda might actually get more screen-time because of this.

11-27-2008, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cedi I always love Amanda Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 81 My Profile	Time will show but as sparky say Penny is the best character in Hairspray

11-27-2008, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Timothywalker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 240HilltopDrIndependenceVA24348 Posts: 5,160 My Profile	Amanda was the real star of Hairspray, not Travolta. She gave a dynamic, breakout performance and it would be a shame if they don't use her talents to expand her character in the new one. Are we sure that Amanda is even going to be in the new one? I sure hope so!

11-27-2008, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bynesrules Charming but Insane Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,622 My Profile	Indeed, Timothy! Thanks for the info, pranks!

11-27-2008, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
pranksalot Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,501 My Profile	Amanda seems so chummy with Shankman and the composers/producers. I would have think that they would have make Amanda's role more significant on the sequel. She did a favor for Marc Shaiman and Neil C. for appearing in Living Proof. I want her to do Hairspray 2, but not before working on several big films projects for herself. I don't want people to look back one day in Amanda's career and say that her only major success in her film career is the Hairspray franchise. Everyone's career after Hairspray (especially Zac Efron) took off with wild ambition. Amanda kind of put a lid over her own success, it's like she can't handle the success or something. The character Penny has so much stories that could be told, especially about the shaky relationship between her mother and her father, who is in jail. The sequel can also focus more on inner-racial couples dilemna. There so much to do with Penny. If I see her as a minor sidekick again and without a solo song, I will be very disappointed. I'm glad that Amanda Bynes get so along with the entire Hairspray Team. But if they aren't helping your career and if Hairspray 2 isn't going to help your career either, just refuse to do it like Travolta. The saying, "Don't mix business with pleasure" should be taken to heart in this situation. Hairspray 2 may turn out to be a trainwreak anyways.

11-27-2008, 09:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
wonderboy Bynes=Love Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,411 My Profile	Maybe Amanda doesn't want to have a huge role right now. She's not seeking them out, and we know she has to be getting offers. She is enjoying her life right now while she's young. She did Hairspray, Sydney White, and her clothing line, not to mention a lot of press for her projects. Plus before that, she was committed to What I Like About You, which took a lot away from her life because it was a weekly show. They are not going to write a huge movie musical just for Amanda. It will be an ensemble piece just like the first one, if it happens.

11-28-2008, 05:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Timothywalker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 240HilltopDrIndependenceVA24348 Posts: 5,160 My Profile	It's interesting that you brought up John Waters. I have always secretely wished that she would star in one of his movies. As funny as she is, she would be perfect in one of his kitschy exercises in bad taste.

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