Nathan Lane Wants Jack Black To Star In A ‘Producers’ Broadway Revival: “The Only Guy I Could Think Of”
Nathan Lane has expressed his desire for Jack Black to star in a Broadway revival of 'The Producers'. Lane believes Black would be a perfect fit for the role of Max Bialystock due to his dynamic personality and singing ability. However, Lane is uncertain if modern audiences would appreciate the edgy humor of the original production.
- ▪Nathan Lane wants Jack Black to lead a Broadway revival of 'The Producers'.
- ▪Lane believes Black has the right qualities to portray Max Bialystock.
- ▪He is unsure if today's audiences would accept the dark satire of the original show.
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Nathan Lane wants Jack Black to lead a Broadway revival of 'The Producers'. Michael Buckner/Deadline/Paul Kolnik/Courtesy Everett Collection After 25 years, there’s only one person Nathan Lane could imagine taking over the role of theater producer Max Bialystock. The 3x Tony winner, who is currently nominated for Best Actor in a Play for Death of a Salesman, recently threw Jack Black‘s name into the hat for a potential Broadway revival of The Producers (2001-’07), Mel Brooks’ musical comedy based on his 1967 movie of the same name. “Don’t you think if they could get Jack Black—that’s who I would cast,” he said on Gold Derby’s Awards Magnet podcast. “When I see him hosting SNL, he’s the most adorable, brilliantly funny guy.
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