A film adaptation of One for the Money, the first book in the beloved romance/mystery series, had been in the works for over 15 years and just finally is making headway now that its leading lady is cast--Katherine Heigl--according to the Daily News:
What do you get when you mix Katherine Heigl, lingerie and bounty hunting? A chick flick that guys are sure to enjoy.
The "Grey's Anatomy" star has signed on for the lead role in "One for the Money," based on the first book in the immensely popular Stephanie Plum series of novels by Janet Evanovich, Variety.com reports.
Heigl will play Plum, a lingerie buyer who takes onwork as a bounty hunter to make some extra cash, setting off a series of adventures that has lead to 19 books so far, the most recent being "Finger Lickin' Fifteen."
In "One for the Money," Plum learns the ropes of bounty hunting by chasing down a wanted cop named Joseph Morelli, who happens to be the guy who took her virginity back when she was 16 and wrote about it on the bathroom wall of Mario's Sub Shop.Read more HERE
While I agree that this series will make a very fun movie (I've only read the first two books in the series myself), I'm iffy on the casting again. I love Katherine Heigl in "Grey's Anatomy" and in some of her films--I was OBSESSED with "Wish Upon a Star" when I was a kid--I don't think she's quite right for this role. I also didn't think she was right for the role of Izzy Spellman in The Spellman Files adaptation, which is was rumored to play and is a very similar role. I don't know--I just can't see her as a gun-toting, tough-as-nails (but sarcastic and hilarious) sleuth. She has too much innocence and not enough chutzpah. But who knows, maybe she'll surprise me.
If I were casting this film, I'd go with someone more like Kristen Bell, whose role as Veronica
Mars in the television series of the same name was kick-ass. Or maybe someone with a darker, sexier look like Sandra Bullock (though she's a bit too old for the role now, I think) or Rachel McAdams.Tough (casting) call.
Also, check out these polls on Grupthink.com. Some of the nominees are hilarious:
Who makes the best Stephanie Plum? and Cast the Stephanie Plum Movie
I dunno...I think she will do a fantastic job. Heigl played a very sarcastic role as Isabel in Roswell..she has real quirky and fun sense of humor as well. Her next movie is an action comedy flick - Killers..so it will be interesting to see how that goes. Kristen Bell is a joke - she is virtually a midget and is not exactly someone who is going to be able to handle the physical side. At least Heigl has some stature..she is probably 6ft tall in heels.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a total disappointment! I freakin' LOVE Stephanie Plum and am completely disappointed at the idea she would be played by a big 'ol scary girl like Heigl. She's just NOT Plum...
ReplyDeleteGive her a chance, sheesh. Clearly she is a good actress. Hello...have you ever watched her get serious in Grey's anatomy. I can't wait to see her as Stephanie. Anne Hathaway would be a good choice too. Leave Katherine alone, I love her. I think this role will make her grow into a better actress. Besides, I can totally see her 'trying' to catch a bad guy as Plum.
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