Overweight dreamer Edna Turnblad has found a husband. Hoofer extraordinaire Christopher Walken has been added to the cast of the movie remake of the Broadway musical “Hairspray,” and will appear opposite equally avid rug-cutter John Travolta as Travolta’s, er, husband Wilbur. Yes, for those not familiar with the franchise, Travolta will be appearing in drag.
Hmmm…the guy from Spike Jonze’s outstanding “Weapon of Choice” video singing and, more importantly, dancing alongside disco king Tony Manero, aka Jack Rabbit Slim’s dance contest winner Vincent Vega, aka Rydell High dance-off winner Danny Zuko?
Damn: I might actually have to go see this movie after all. And I was so not excited about Travolta taking over the role that Harvey Fierstein was born to play.
Times have changed.
