Scots actor Alan Cumming has joined the cast of the Spider-Man musical, Turn Off the Dark, where he will be playing Spidey’s nemesis Norman Osborn, better known as the Green Goblin. “He has such range and such charisma as a performer that I feel his Green Goblin will bring many surprises that will move and entertain us,” commented director Julie Taymor, who has worked with the actor before. Wrestler star Evan Rachel Wood has also been confirmed for the role of Mary Jane Watson, although the actor who will don the Spidey suit is still unknown. The musical, scored by U2′s Bono and the Edge, is due to open next year, with preview performances expected to open towards the end of February 2010. I’m still waiting to hear if they will include a nod to the classic Spidey cartoon theme song – preferably the version performed by the mighty Ramones. (via the BBC)
(Alan Cumming at the opening ceremony of the Edinburgh Film Festival recently)
July 1st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Going by that photo I’d say he’d be better cast as J Jonah Jameson! :)
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:19 am
Lew, you’re not the first person to comment on his unusual hair style since I posted that pic on my Flickr. Probably look very cool on someone who is 20 and trendy, perhaps not so much on him now, but then I am in no position to cast aspersions on anyone’s barnet :-)