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My Fair Keira?

Filed under: Anglophilia > Film Flickers > Keira Knightley

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Bad idea.

BAD!

Keira Knightley is in talks to play Eliza Doolittle in the re-make of stage to film classic My Fair Lady.

The studio, Columbia, declined to comment on casting of the project, being produced by Duncan Kenworthy (Love Actually, Notting Hill..fab flicks!) and theater legend Cameron Mackintosh.

According to reports, while it's being called an update, the film will use the original score and retain its 1912 setting.

Where possible, Kenworthy and Mackintosh intend to shoot the film on location in the original London settings of Covent Garden, Drury Lane, Tottenham Court Road, Wimpole Street and the Ascot racecourse.

Keira is no Audrey Hepburn!!!!!!!

We heart London and musicals.

They can't butcher My Fair Lady!!!!!!

Who would be a good Eliza???

Emmy Rossum???

[Image via Mavrix Online.]



466 comments to “My Fair Keira?”

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  1. jesse says – reply to this
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    first!!!!!

  2. BEE says – reply to this
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    FIRST

  3. paul says – reply to this
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    first

  4. OPRAH says – reply to this
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  5. joey says – reply to this
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    I'd hope that they'd cast someone who can actually sing the part. I think Keira might be a better choice than Emmy would be, acting wise… that whole being British thing and all. Emmy was sweet in "Phantom," and she has a nice voice, but I never thought she had the vocal chops to actually be an opera star like she was in the film.

  6. Maggie says – reply to this
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    While I'm not crazy that they are going to make a remake, I think Keira would be a great Eliza! Except can she sing???

  7. kate says – reply to this
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    I just read this on Variety.com. I think she'd be okayas Eliza. We already know she can sing. This movie could never be as good as the original for sure. But I think I'd still enjoy watching them try.

  8. D. says – reply to this
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    Natalie Portman

  9. she's says – reply to this
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    She is perfect for the part! Emma Rossum??? No wayy
    Keira could DEF portray Audrey - she can ACT classy and cute

  10. alexa says – reply to this
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    Lindsay Lohan

  11. ally says – reply to this
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    this is..uhm…good?

  12. KT says – reply to this
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    I like Natalie Portman better.

  13. Amy E. says – reply to this
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    They should NOT be re-making this movie!!!! Hollywood has no original ideas anymore! Leave the classics ALONE.

  14. karlar says – reply to this
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    Natalie Portman

  15. Anghel says – reply to this
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    C'mon, who's more talented, beautiful, and Audrey Hepburn like than Kiera Knightly? She's an amazing actress and absolutely gorgeous

  16. ugh says – reply to this
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    emmy rossum would be ten times better than keira. she is absolutely wretched. watching her on screen is like nails on a chalkboard. WRETCHED!

  17. jazzy says – reply to this
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    Re: OPRAH

    jackass.

  18. unua says – reply to this
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    Anne Hathaway!

  19. Sydney says – reply to this
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    well, i dont think she'll mess it up. i'm sure it would end up being okay, however i dont know why they feel like they have to redo a good thing.

  20. colh h says – reply to this
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    Ok, I LOVE keira but can she even sing??? Emmy would be a GREAT choice! Yay

  21. JENN says – reply to this
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    BRODY JENNER HAS A small DICK!!! 4REAL

  22. Kate says – reply to this
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    Anne Hathaway!!

  23. Readyf says – reply to this
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    Emily Blunt

  24. bella says – reply to this
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    Emmy would be great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  25. kk says – reply to this
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    anne hathaway!!

  26. FoReal says – reply to this
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    Rumer Willis!!

  27. Angel says – reply to this
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    Third :D

  28. caro says – reply to this
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    I DON´T LIKE HER AT ALL!
    I PREFER HER OLD NOSE!
    fake girl

  29. kellie says – reply to this
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    NATALIE PORTMAN! DUH???

  30. Angel says – reply to this
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    Sixth :D

  31. meurl says – reply to this
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    bap

  32. JDub says – reply to this
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    The original had Julie Andrews, not Hepburn.

  33. kent. says – reply to this
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    like they say, opinions are like buttholes…everyone has one including perez. i disagree with your comments.

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    If she could gain 15, probably would have tits and an ass and would be all the hottness! and can act? right?
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  35. heathe says – reply to this
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    Natalie Portman!

  36. tobacc says – reply to this
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    keira is perfect for this… you're out of your mind! how can you not LOVE her?!

  37. meme says – reply to this
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    Perez - why not Keira?

  38. lauraa says – reply to this
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    Emily Blunt for sure

  39. alexa says – reply to this
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    Re: OPRAH – Hey Ignorant Waste of Space, what does that have to do with My Fair Lady?

  40. The Dr says – reply to this
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    I love Keira and she is the perfect for for the part. She's a great actress and she has the British accent and look for the part, I hope she get's it!

  41. Cro says – reply to this
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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

  42. dishlo says – reply to this
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    Natalie Portman?

  43. shawna says – reply to this
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    I absolutely adore audrey, but you have to remember, she wasn't able to bring the vocal chops needed for the role, and was recorded over. in my opinion, the ultimate eliza is julie andrews, who originated the role.
    i love keira too, but i agree. she doesn't really seem musical material.

  44. & says – reply to this
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    the only reason its called 'my fair lady' is coz americans wouldnt understand the 'pygmalion' reference, i hope they keep its original name.
    i am yet to see a period drama made after the year 2000 without keira knightly in it

  45. JJAAAK says – reply to this
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    Emmy Rossum? Please. Perez that would be sentencing the project to an obscure and sad release. Kiera is a much better choice.

  46. Jamie says – reply to this
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    Natalie Portman or Anne Hathaway

  47. Kristi says – reply to this
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    Why do you hate Keira Knightly so much anyway?

  48. TVM says – reply to this
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    No way to Emmy Rossum. Eliza needs to have more than one facial expression.

  49. rZa says – reply to this
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    i dont think that shes a bad choice… shes not audrey hepburn but who would be a fair comparison? i think she'll hold her own

    SECONDLY
    *PEREZ… DO Something about the racism present in your blogging forums* this is not ok, see above … you let this become the normal and people continue to blast others with no cause for concern. arent you a person of color? stand up for others…….

  50. smolls says – reply to this
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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please don't let sucky actress Keira Knightley butcher the role of Eliza Doolittle — she is NO Audrey Hepburn is right!!

    How about they just don't remake it at all…Audrey Hepburn isn't here to play the role, so just leave it alone….don't ruin another classic!

  51. 51

    50th!

  52. & says – reply to this
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    emmy was good in the phantom tohugh, so shes got the voice and acting, saying that, keira's voice aint too bad

  53. dont d says – reply to this
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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! please dont. not Keira Knightley

  54. novel1 says – reply to this
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    Kate Winslet

  55. kelly says – reply to this
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    natalie portman!!

  56. M says – reply to this
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    Keira is a babe and can sing!

    Emmy sucks.

  57. Jen B says – reply to this
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    I also think Keira would be quite good in the part but whoever first made the Anne Hathaway suggestion - that's one I didn't think of but I think Anne could be really great in that part too!

  58. jibjab says – reply to this
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    Christy Carlson Romano, she's already played "Belle" and has a great voice
    Emmy Rossum, Brittany Murphy, Anne Hathaway come to mind
    Can Jennifer Love Hewitt sing? LOL

  59. tiff says – reply to this
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    I love Kiera!

  60. alice says – reply to this
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    I don't think they should remake the movie but I think Keira would do just fine in the role. Or Natalie Portman. Although I don't think kids today would even be interested in seeing the movie.

  61. Kristi says – reply to this
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    Re: &
    You're just as ignorant as you claim Americans to be if you think we're not familiar with fucking Pygmalion.

  62. dora says – reply to this
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    NNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
    WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    THEY CAN'T REMAKE A CLASSIC!!!!!
    NO NO NO
    BAD IDEA

  63. sassyf says – reply to this
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    Um why cant they just leave shit alone. No matter who they find to portray Eliza they will NEVER be as good as Ms. Audrey!! Kira sorry no way..she just isnt good enough period! How about they hold some REAL auditions and find someone ELSE who can act AND sing…wow imagine that! The big producers are so lazy these days that as long as they feel they have choosen a big enough name the movie will be good…and i cant explain to you how many times they've been wrong. Believe me people there are HUNDREDS THOUSANDS of other girls who are just waiting to be better!

    thanks ….an out of work actress!

  64. Really says – reply to this
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    EMMY ROSSUM CAN'T FUCKING ACT!!!!!!!!!! Kiera might not be the greatest, she's decent enough to pull it off…it's not the hardest role out there and she's sings well enough too.

  65. jgonza says – reply to this
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    WHAT!!

    No nononooooooo. Why would you remake this? It's beautiful and perfect- not like we have special affects now that would make it better. This is an insult to Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn. I refuse to see it.

  66. snot says – reply to this
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    She will be AWESOME!!! FU Perez, you're an idiot. Why don't they cast you as someone who get's thrown back into the gutter.

  67. SoFlaF says – reply to this
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    Natalie Portman of course. Without a doubt.

  68. CK says – reply to this
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    If Jaws Knightley goes anywhere near that film, I will boycott it.

  69. JJAZZ says – reply to this
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    I' VE GOT AN IDEA
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    MAYBE YOU SHOULD BE ELIZA PEREZ
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    AND MAYBE LEARN SOME FUCKING CLASS BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    OH NO I DIDN'T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    I JUST TRASHED THE P MASTER!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL TO THE FUCKING NO!!!!!!!!
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    I GOT BALLS OF STEEL GIRLFRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!
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    JUST JOSHING P!!!!!!!!!! HOLLER AT YOUR HO!!!!!!!!!
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    LASTLY…THANK YOU NEW YORK (BOW) I'LL BE HERE ALL WEEK
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    JAZZ OUT!

  70. Denise says – reply to this
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    Audrey Hepburn didnt even sing in the original movie and Keira Knightley doesnt have NEAR the acting chops as Audrey Hepburn. Why cant Hollywood leave well enough alone. They are going to butcher this movie like they did when making Sex and the City into a movie.

  71. torgst says – reply to this
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    I like Keira a lot, and think she's a great actress, but come on, you're right Perez, she is just all WRONG for a part like this. Gemma Arterton, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Evanna Lynch, Bonnie Wright…Christ anybody but Keira.

  72. well.. says – reply to this
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    no one can ever be Audrey Hepburn, but I think Keira would be really good for the role and she can make it her own.

  73. Kyri says – reply to this
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    As a regular West End theatre goer, I can firmly say that Keira is NO Eliza Dolittle. Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn can never be replaced. Why are they even doing a remake? The original My Fair Lady is fantastic!

  74. Polly says – reply to this
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    Actually, I think Keira would be a really good Eliza Doolittle.

    And just in case you didn't know, Audrey didn't sing in the movie. They used someone else's voice for all the songs because the vocal stylings of Audrey Hepburn were not up to par. So… there you have it.

  75. camile says – reply to this
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    as much as i like keira, i personally think she wouldnt be the best choice sinse
    Natalie Portman is alive. now she would be the perfect one.
    =)

  76. Anne says – reply to this
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    I think she'd be perfect in the role.

  77. jimmyj says – reply to this
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    Re: OPRAH – #4 I'M GONNA FIND OUT WHERE YOU LIVE YOU PUNY LITTLE WHITE TRASH MAGGOT
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    JIMMYJAZZ IS GONNA BUST YOUR MOUTH OPEN….YOU LITTLE RACIST BITCH!!!!!! IS THAT ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY IS THE N WORD?
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    YOU MUST HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED AS A CHILD
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    YOU HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER BUT HATE
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    YOU WOULDN'T HAVE THE BALLS TO SAY THOSE