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Los Angeles, CA (April 23, 2012) Lindsay Lohan is set to star as the legendary Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime Original Movie Liz & Dick, based on the true story of the screen icons historic romance with actor Richard Burton. Principal photography on the movie will begin in early June in Los Angeles, it was announced today by Rob Sharenow, Executive Vice President, Programming, of Lifetime Networks.
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/23/lindsay-lohan-confirmed-to-star-as-elizabeth-taylor-in-lifetime-biopic-liz-dick/130413/
I suppose Ashton Kutcher will play Richard Burton?
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Didn't she violate her probation or something recently?
CBGLuthier
(12,723 posts)WI_DEM
(33,497 posts)Egalitarian Thug
(12,448 posts)veganlush
(2,049 posts)she's a pretty girl.
but I doubt she could handle such roles as A PLACE IN THE SUN, GIANT, SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF & WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)she's got the chops. She's no Ashton. She is sort of a Liz, in that her personal woes tend to outplay her work in the media, people see her as the press writes her, and dismiss her work 'cause of her wonton ways.
DefenseLawyer
(11,101 posts)If there had been 24 hour TMZ and Twitter back in her prime. Drugs, drunkenness, multiple failed relationships, excessive spending, rehab (twice). Back then the studios had a lot more control over the media coverage of their stars.
Iggo
(47,558 posts)And the kid can act.
HangOnKids
(4,291 posts)If the movie is true to Liz's demons, maybe LL will see what Liz wasted and have a "holy shit this is what I am doing in my own life" moment. Stranger things have happened. And I agree with your point about her talent, when she is on she is one of the best actresses in Hollywood. Her parents fucked the duck while raising her, I hope she turns it around.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)But not what I would consider a top notch actress. Or even an actress at all any more.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)"Im aware of the tabloid stuff because my kids tell mebut I dont read it, and frankly, I couldnt care less. When they say Action, Lindsay is completely, visibly living in front of the camera, and thats all anybody really cares about.
Meryl Streep
obamanut2012
(26,079 posts)Not the last 18 months or so. Meth and coke are helluva drugs.
dipsydoodle
(42,239 posts)otohara
(24,135 posts)Very ET ... I like Lindsay, she's a good actress, terrible SNL host however
annabanana
(52,791 posts)AND I think she can act.
But boy howdy would she ever have to sit on her demons...
hlthe2b
(102,283 posts)So much ridiculous, so little time.
obamanut2012
(26,079 posts)She can't even get insured for a movie, is under investigation for two probation-revoking assault and batteries, a hit-and-run, and several civil suits. Lifetime has never mentioned she's been cast, she's not listed in imdb as such, and the Canadian Government has denied she's been given a work permit. And, they never will give her one.
Guy Whitey Corngood
(26,501 posts)young Elizabeth Taylor?
Riftaxe
(2,693 posts)Isn't a Lindsay just a bit on on the scrawny side to play her?
NoGOPZone
(2,971 posts)Not sure my mind is changed now that I got it right.
Riftaxe
(2,693 posts)perhaps indecisive? Elisabeth that is, Lindsay on the other hand....
itsrobert
(14,157 posts)n/t
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)who did you expect?
alp227
(32,026 posts)BigDemVoter
(4,150 posts)You can't be serious! I'm already snickering. . .
Bolo Boffin
(23,796 posts)Generic Brad
(14,275 posts)They are low budget TV movie of the weeks. At least that is my impression.
With any luck, Lindsay gets a positive review and a real role results. But I am expecting bad acting and low production values.
Hey - a job's a job.
CakeGrrl
(10,611 posts)She has (had) talent, but like some other talents, she goes looking for trouble. She's her own biggest problem.
applegrove
(118,676 posts)eyes and are going with that.