Cast for Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' remake reported to be set
Already remade into video game characters, the Beatles are now one step closer to getting the modern 3-D treatment. Director Robert Zemeckis has reportedly zeroed in on the cast for his computer animated take on the 1968 film "Yellow Submarine."
The Hollywood Reporter's Borys Kit has the details, revealing that Dean Lennox Kelly, a Brit who has appeared in a string of U.K. television programs, has been tabbed for John Lennon. Perhaps the biggest name to audiences on these shores with be "The Princess Bride's" Cary Elwes, who is targeted for George Harrison. Peter Serafinowicz, most recently in "Couples Retreat," is in line to portray Paul McCartney, and Adam Campbell is set for Ringo Starr.
Kit has more details on his blog, including side-by-side pictures of the new cast with their Beatles counterparts. Of the music in the film, he writes:
The Beatles tribute band the Fab Four will be motion-captured as the ensemble for the musical performance sequences though -- since actual Beatles music will be utilized (licensed from Sony/ATV and EMI-Capitol Records) -- they won't actually be performing the 16 songs used in the movie.
Those angling for a more real-life glimpse of a Beatle will want to find a way to worm their way into the Grammy Museum on Jan. 19, where Ringo will appear for an interview and brief performance. The event is sold out, and resale tickets on Craigslist are currently in the $140 range.
-- Todd Martens
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A remake. Yawn.
Posted by: Soosiee | January 12, 2010 at 11:28 AM
As bad as the Bee Gees in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1977) ?
Let's hope not...
Posted by: John Bailo | January 12, 2010 at 11:52 AM
Hope the movie is a sucess, wish Paul and Ringo added they're voices would of been cool.
Posted by: Richard Morales | January 12, 2010 at 12:57 PM
I expect only the best from Zemeckis of Forrest Gump and Back To The Future fame. I didn't particularly like the original which I own on DVD. Hope the new one becomes an instant classic!
Posted by: Vic Ongasis | January 12, 2010 at 03:34 PM
No matter how bad it is, it couldn't be as bad as Across the Universe.
Posted by: RAFritz | January 12, 2010 at 03:42 PM
The Beatles didnt even voice the original Yellow Submarine film.
Posted by: lisa | January 12, 2010 at 04:11 PM
Love the Beatles, but this isn't the Beatles. Just like the "Sgt Pepper" movie starring the Bee Gees, this has "disaster" written all over it...
Posted by: Joe Jones | January 12, 2010 at 04:45 PM
What, are they going to remake Fantasia next? Oh, I know... how about Casablanca with Billy Bob Thorton? Good grief, the film world is in dire need of new ideas.
Posted by: Joe | January 12, 2010 at 04:48 PM
I just want to ask WHY?
Posted by: joe s. | January 12, 2010 at 05:07 PM
why?
Posted by: Shawn White | January 12, 2010 at 06:15 PM
I hope the remake of Yellow Submarine will not be a cartoon, such as the original movie 1968.
Part of the movie should be filmed in Liverpool.
It might be like polar express with Tom Hanks.
I HOPE THEY MAKE A GOOD VERSION OF THE MOVIE!
Beatles fan
age 54
Posted by: Alan Moore | January 12, 2010 at 06:19 PM
How Great! My favorite leading man playing my favorite Beatle! Who could ask for anything more? Yay for Cary Elwes!
Posted by: Leah | January 12, 2010 at 08:22 PM
Remark of Yellow Submarine? NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted by: kim defranco | January 12, 2010 at 08:23 PM
Oh, Nice! I expect it.
Posted by: Jenny | January 12, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Total destruction of an eternal classic.... NO NO NO!
Posted by: Zammie | January 12, 2010 at 09:28 PM
It would be nice if Paul & Ringo could make a cameo appearance in the film, just as the original Beatles did back in '68. I look forward to seeing how the remake is handled, but being a Beatles fan I know I will like it.
Posted by: Gary Nichols | January 13, 2010 at 07:20 AM
We like The Beatles' songs,so the film makers want attractive the fans.But the Sony want the money.It's like you want a good cartier jewelry,but forget to pay it.
Posted by: Tonny | February 12, 2011 at 12:55 AM
good or bad it became an idol)
Posted by: w.a. | March 10, 2011 at 01:04 AM
there so many questions.
Posted by: Maria Kimmons | May 09, 2011 at 06:20 PM