Death Becomes Her is headed to the stage.
Universal Theatrical Group is developing a new musical comedy adaptation of Robert Zemeckis' 1992 film, starring Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth as Madeline Ashton.
Written by Martin Donovan and David Koepp, the film Death Becomes Her starred Meryl Streep as Madeline Ashton, a woman who gets her hands on an immortality potion and tries to outdo her longtime rival, played by Goldie Hawn. Also featuring Bruce Willis and Isabella Rossellini in its cast, the Universal horror-comedy won the Oscar for best visual effects and grossed $149 million worldwide.
No word yet on whether the...
Universal Theatrical Group is developing a new musical comedy adaptation of Robert Zemeckis' 1992 film, starring Emmy and Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth as Madeline Ashton.
Written by Martin Donovan and David Koepp, the film Death Becomes Her starred Meryl Streep as Madeline Ashton, a woman who gets her hands on an immortality potion and tries to outdo her longtime rival, played by Goldie Hawn. Also featuring Bruce Willis and Isabella Rossellini in its cast, the Universal horror-comedy won the Oscar for best visual effects and grossed $149 million worldwide.
No word yet on whether the...
- 12/13/2017
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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