EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2003 http://www.tvguide.com/news/insider/031029a.asp Jessica Dreams of Jeannie by Michael Ausiello Big-screen versions of classic TV shows are all the rage in Hollywood right now. Nicole Kidman plans to play Samantha Stephens — the nose-twitchin' witch originated by Elizabeth Montgomery — in a Bewitched movie. And if Jessica Simpson gets her way, she'll be the one to fill Barbara Eden's sequined bra and harem pants for an I Dream of Jeannie flick. But will the pop tart's wish be granted? According to the Newlyweds star's manager-dad, Joe Simpson, yes. With Columbia Pictures moving forward on a film adaptation of Jeannie, Pop says, "she'd be one of their top contenders." And here's how sure the "Irresistible" vixen feels she's right for the part. Earlier this month, Simpson took a risk by making a very public plea to Sony on Larry King Live, telling guest host Ryan Seacrest she really wants to be Jeannie. Talk about chutzpah! However, a studio exec stresses, "we're talking with a wide range of actresses and not negotiating with anyone." Still, Pa says Jess is earnestly taking acting lessons, and maintains that she'd be a natural to play the bottled blonde: "Their personalities are pretty close." — Additional reporting by Daniel R. Coleridge Oh I just love that part were her dad said that Jessica and Jeannie have pretty close personalities. Funny I don't remember Jeannie being dumb as a rock. Hell at least Jeannie had some common sense which is more the I can say for Jessica. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2003 Isn't "Jessica Dreams of Jeannie" the name of some lesbian porn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted November 4, 2003 Isn't "Jessica Dreams of Jeannie" the name of some lesbian porn? I was thinking the EXACT same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted November 4, 2003 I really liked the show "I Dream of Jeannie." I DON'T want to see it with a pop soundtrack and teen idols. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Plushy Al Logan Report post Posted November 4, 2003 I really liked the show "I Dream of Jeannie." I DON'T want to see it with a pop soundtrack and teen idols. Too late. It's going to happen sooner or later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2003 Okay I don't find Jessica Simpson that pretty. Out of all those pop star girls I find her the least pretty in fact. And nepotism is rearing its ugly head isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notJames 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2003 Then let your wallet speak for you. Don't watch it. If more people would stop going to see all these stupid movies... you know, the ones that you know will be worthless movies, with talentless "actors" and no discernible plots... then maybe... just maybe, they'll stop making them. I won't hold my breath though. If you must see it solely for the train wreck factor, wait the two months for it to show up on cable. Don't even rent it. Don't give those Hollywood schmucks the satisfaction of recouping any losses for their lousy shit. And I agree: Jessica Simpson is as dumb as rocks. Maybe dumber. But not as dumb as the people who watch her on TV. Now that's dumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrestlingDeacon 0 Report post Posted November 4, 2003 Jeannie on the show wasn't so much dumb as she was naive. She was locked up in a bottle for over 2000 years and, of course, as basically a slave to her "master" she didn't have to be all that smart. They are going to need one hell of a comedic actor as Major Nelson to carry this thing. They'll probably get Ashton Kutcher. Fuck him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
