Hairspray: How Nikki Blonsky Got Cast As Tracy Turnblad
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2016
- "Hairspray" casting director David Rubin shares the story of how the 2007 movie found actress Nikki Blonsky for the role of Tracy Turnblad.
His story includes how she was discovered at an open call audition and how she first found out that she landed the role.
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Anyone who plays Tracy always gets “discovered” because Hollywood doesn’t normally cast plus-size leads
THIS
omg the truth
^^^ YUP and then they don't get any major roles after this.
So fucked up
For me, Nikki is the best Tracy. She's very lively and I grew up with Nikki's Tracy :)
I completely agree!! She is the best one I have ever seen.
we can't compare the film and musical but I agree completely, her take on tracy is the best
weird gamer you can compare it with the other movie
She is a perfect Tracy and will always be the best in my eyes
You're totally correct.
Her reaction makes me so happy
Broadway Baby Nikki's reaction is me when i got a high score on my math test... 😂😂😂
She totally deserved that! Can't picture anyone taking that role and bringing that character to live with as much charisma, energy and just all around awesomeness that Nikki did. She is a true work of art and no one can say any different ❤️👌🏻🙌🏼👸🏻
True that!!💖🥳
It really disappoints me that she wasn't included in all the hype for Hairspray live the way Marissa Jarret Winouker and Rikki Lake were. Just because the 2007 movie's plot doesn't match the plot of the 1988 movie or the original Broadway production doesn't mean it wasn't just as good as the two because, in my opinion, it was. I LOVED the 2007 movie. It was the movie that constantly played on repeat in my house for the entirety of 2008.
And Nikki was the first Tracy I was exposed to, and she was just as much Tracy as Marisa and Rikki and Maddie Ballio will be.
I just wished they included her in the hype for Hairspray Live because she deserved to be.
HiMyNameisPeter I completely agree!!!
HiMyNameisPeter I don't think she wanted anything to do with it. I could be wrong...but I think she tries to stay as nonchalant as possible. But like I said I could be wrong
Lauryn Brianna that's true, didn't think of that.
HiMyNameisPeter how were the plot lines different?
Erin Cullinan if you watched both you'd understand.
Honestly this movie has a PERFECT cast. Absolutely everyone was made for their role
Nikki is so adorable and charismatic.
no she's not
amra okanovic You’re a bitch.
It’s sad that her other roles afterwards were the fat teenager struggling with her weight, and she said in an interview with Oprah that a lot of people said if she lost weight she could get better roles. Now she works at a salon 😞 Hollywood will never change
DANG that’s terrible, I had no idea
😥😥😥😥😭
Aw that sucks! I wish more media was like Hairspray with its acceptance of all people, races, weights and cultures. :'0
Yeah I see that after Hairspray she really didnt get much work. How do you know she works at a salon?
Are you serious?
I hope some day I get to thank Nikki for all she’s done for me. Watching Hairspray for the first time as a kid was such a life-changing moment; it was the first time I ever saw a girl who looked like me singing, dancing and being fabulous. It made me realise that I could do all of that too.
beautiful ♥️
I don’t know if Tracy was had a specific appearance, other than being overweight, but Nikki looks perfect. She has such a sweet face and her large eyes are so beautiful.
*hi... this is nikki blonsky from the movie hairspray*
charlie m ! Oh wait I just realized you weren’t pretending to be her sorry lol 😂
charlie m ! Migra
AHAHA that’s why I clicked on this
Hi! It's me nikki blindly from the movie hairspray!
When i saw nikki in hairspray for the first time i was like how can you hate her nobody can hate her she is such a cutie😍😍😍😍❤️
She was honestly incredible.
She should have been nominated for an Oscar for this performance.
Let's be real tho, very rarely now a days are "open castings" open. They usually contact who they have in mind for it before hand which near enough always happens. If you genuinely get a role from an open casting its pure luck, so many times ive been to open castings and I've met with other audintonees and they say they had been scouted for it, or the production company had been coming to view their shows before hand and asked them to audition. It's often rigged.
Daisy Gill this always happens. Also in orchestral work, show work in orchestras etc they always scout people before hand and choose them for the job, then get the rest of us thinking we stand a chance. 😒
I cannot believe she was 17 in real life lol. I thought she was like 25-30
iLikePotatoes dk8o
wtf? I’m guessing u thought that because of her looks 🙄
d.458 Snowflake alert
but she didn't look that old. they all looked their age.
d.458 I’m guessing you’re assuming that that person is assuming the worst.
her reaction was the best!!!
I LOVED HER FOR THE PART!!! She pulled off everything in such a charismatic and genuine way that’s so refreshing to watch
And then Hollywood never did anything significant with her again. A shame.
AND she got to kiss Zac Efron 🥴
Even for Hairspray live they got a new actor from off the streets (not literally, but she's brand new, since they said "introducing...". It was her debut)
Love nikki blonski. She IS Tracy and she owned that roll.
I can't imagine Tracy without Nikki Blonsky.
This give me so much hope
Yeah next time they're casting Oompa Loompas
Mynameis Chef :(
😂😂😂😂
She was adorable. I liked her from the opening scene of the film. Terrific casting.
Wow I did not know that she worked at cold stone creamery before hairspray !! Her reaction to getting the role ! I love it !!!
1:04 such an accurate statement of our world
this is my absolute fav movie
She was so good at this role! 😍
Watched this yesterday and now it’s in my CZcams feed, awesome
Hey,It's Nikki Blonski from the movie Hairspray
Anna Varvarich I JUST COMMENTED THAT
i never knew that backstory - i'm satisfied! so beautiful! THUMBS UP!!!!
Love That movie. I actually saw it yesterday! 😂❤️😍
HOW DARE YOU NOT NOMINATE HER FOR AN OSCAR AND THEN DO THIS!!!! she deserved best actress!!!!!
Talent is everywhere!!! great story.. and she was reallly really good!!! Good job!
It was well deserved. She served us quality content
Her reaction is gold!
Such an inspiring actress, I’m so bummed she didn’t get more big Hollywood roles.
If she said, "it will never be me." Or if she let others put her goals down. She would have never been the one. 👏🏽 good on her.
Wanted to see the rest of her audition tape!
These types of stories are fun and great.:-) I love both Movies of Hairspray.
Don't know why this was on my home page, but I enjoyed the video. The only thing I could think of is my recent viewing of 'Hairspray Live' haha
She the best still watch hairspray
I loved her and hairspray and I really love her I think that is awesome she's A Cinderella Story congratulations girl
I’m 16 and I work at cold stone and i live on Long Island and constantly watch hairspray lol
They should do a reunion for hairspray and make a movie out of it like, another hairspray 2 or something cause I'm obsessed with hairspray
hairspray 2 was meant to be released in 2013 but it got cancelled!!!
PeachyElle me too
my aunt was nikki’s theatre teacher/director in high school and she went to my cousins house and had dinner with her and my aunt still has her number.
Can you imagine if Hairspray come out in recent year, Rebel Wilson will be definitely casted as Tracy? Thank god they made this movie earlier...
My teacher auditioned for Tracy and got close. She talked about it in theater today
Nikki blonsky you done me proud u were the perfect pick for tracy turnblad awesome and a perfect pick for zac efron character link larkin smitten with
Hey it's Nikki Blonsky from the movie Hairspray
David Rubin, who casted Hairspray, also casted the movie Matilda!
she made the role come alive. it's sucks that hollywood is such a piece of shit and doesn't want to hire an overweight women unless it has to specifically do with just that, being overweight. she is so talented.
And now shes back where she was at the first place...
I love Tracy Turnblad
She’s is a plus size role model for many girls
Including me
I’ve finally accepted being curvy and stockier than other girls
As long as I’m healthy and happy that’s all matter
Lizzo too and Meghan Trainor and Ashley Graham
Doja Cat too
Curvy is different from overweight
Yeah but it’s still classified as curvy/plus size
Are you calling me fat?
Honestly, I hope for this to be me one day!🤞🏻
Hairspray is such a wholesome movie, nikki made it even better! The movie doesn't only give a message about being proud of who you are, but also gives the message of racism and how it can affect the community. Luv ya nikky!
Hey it's Nikki Blonsky from the movie Hairspray.
Casting director talking about there being a list of 0 overweight actresses, like he has nothing whatsoever to do with the problem.
Well I mean he literally did cast a teenage overweight actress so clearly he did something to change it
@@curiousitykilledthecat9933 He cast ONE, and only because he had to. If he (or anybody else) had been even a little bit open to casting one previously, there would have been somebody on that list. But there wasn't even one person on it. And they didn't even learn from it, since she only ever seems to have been cast in struggling-with-weight roles afterwards, according to a previous commenter. They made a movie about diversity and inclusion and they learned nothing.
Macallion I totally agree. This has been a big problem for such a long time and the casting directors need to do more to make Hollywood more inclusive. It starts with casting more body types in all roles, not just roles that are SPECIFICALLY meant for an overweight character. This is similar to the idea of simply casting a POC in a role that is not specifically meant for a POC. Until there is true inclusivity in Hollywood we will keep getting the same whitewashed, overly thin, generically beautiful people we have been seeing on screen for decades. It’s so played out and yet, so many films and shows end up with the same typical looking actors in the lead roles, with some POC or a heavier person on the side in the name of “diversity”.
how do you even find out about open calls?
Love
Open castings for leads or main roles are always a good choice. Game of thrones was like the biggest to show in the world and it literally went to schools asking people to audition - same with Harry potter
has she been in other movies tho? I thought after she got the role we would be seeing more of her. I guess not...
Kirsten Haley she was in another movie called Queen Sized
swim0719 OK. hopefully she'll be in more
She literally just got cast, give it time
Niek Klaver This movie came out in 2007.
Niek Klaver No??
I am an actor who has been pursuing this profession for over 20 years. I have my bachelors and masters degree in performing arts. From the very beginning I was told how good I was. And before I knew it I created quite a reputation for myself and landed one great role after another. But as soon as I got out of college all of that stopped. I know I’m good and fully believe that I have something to contribute in the profession but it feels less and less likely to happen. I want it so bad. Are there any other actors that have been at it for awhile out there that dream of their big break?
j2rizzo I can’t really say much on this but I saw your reel. I think in any career the key is to stand out. Not saying it from a critical point of view, I mean it as a general opinion. Think outside the box, create your own characters like Johnny Depp does because if you have that ability no one can replace you. Build your own brand and using any platform you can to gain a following. Everything is digital now a days and our social media or social image is our portfolio. Use your CZcams channel to your advantage. Don’t give up on your dreams and wait for someone to discover you. Always keep pushing and never settle for where you are. Not in life nor in your abilities, always improve! Best of luck ❤️
not an actor, but i’m a musician, so the journey is similar. sometimes talent is just the tip of the iceberg of what you need to become successful in the entertainment industry. you have to network A LOT (you know the phrase “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”). keep in touch with/make friends who are actors, directors, producers, etc. if you’re offered an opportunity, no matter how amateur, take it & gain experience/connections. if you can, get an agent/manager/publicist to help book gigs for you. good luck! i believe in your talent!
EDIT: the person above me makes a point in using social media for portfolios, auditions, & sketches. the internet is a damn powerful thing :)
@Pat Fry Pat Fry Good point. I actually get that a lot. Funny story: I once auditioned for this play and in the middle of my monologue the director stopped and said, "If I were you, I'd go back to Mcdonalds where I assume you came from. This isn't the profession for you." This was in front of an entire auditorium. Everyone laughed.
ha ha ha ha! I cried like the whole way to the hospital. After my mom passed away that night she said something I'll never forget. "You might not make money as an actor, but acting won't make you happy. Be a good person. Be kind and be you. Those things are priceless" I had a huge epiphany that some dreams aren't worth chasing, you know? So I'm still working at Mcdonalds. But, it's really okay because I'm an optimist and I'm crossing my fingers in hopes that I become manager some day. Who knows, maybe I'll see you come through drive through some day. ha ha lol. I don't know anything about you but I get the impression you know a ton about acting. Do you have any suggestions on how to be better or do you think I should just stick with my day job? HA HA HA HA LOLOLOL! But seriously, thanks for the observation. It really helped.
I mean it's such a ruthless industry there has to be this fiery want. Stopping at no ends to accomplish what you want doing whatever it takes... sounds horrible but it's the sad truth to be successful in the industry from what I hear you have to play there game or whatever that means yk
I hope someday I could be part of the movie/film world. I could be a costume designer and dress plus size ladies since some designers tend to compromise on their design because the actor wasnt a size 0 model. When the worldwide search for Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With The Wind was happening, Paulette Godhard was a second runner up for the role and the search for Scarlett involved girls from hair salons, diners, finishing schools and boutiques and there were none that would fit the bill as Vivien Leigh did when she, Paulette, and a few other actresses did screen tests for the film and Scarlett O’Hara was really seen in Vivien Leigh just like Nikki Blonsky was perfect for Tracy Turnblad.
She is the best tracy
nikki blonsky from the movie hairspray
One she's from Long Island!!!!!
So what nikki blonsky is pleasantly plump remember she's under 5 ft and weighs 71 kg which is over 11 St which sure is overweight for height but honestly I've seen bigger but she's beautiful person inside and out and that's what matters
I was gonna say, she isn't even that big but because she's not thin for her height doesn't help her out at all.
Wait why can't I scroll down
its really upsetting that she's not doing more roles
Nikki Blonsky??? From the movie Hairspray?????
What happened to her career after this was so sad.
OMG guys is it just me or is the casting director the guy from full house
Why is this suddenly on my recommendation?
They chose her because her name first name is similar to Ricki Lake's.
Odd that he said "what" walks in the room and not "who"
Look at her now though. She was a one hit wonder.
So what, she is PERFECT for the movie.
chraffx i think she played martha in heathers the musical
dev speaks was not her
It was Katie lander
Joseph Sais my whole life is a lie
And she works in retail now
I don't think the poor girl has been in anything since hairspray
Kristen Baldwin May 23
Also get to kiss zac efron hehe
I always wondered how a nobody got cast
"it's important to be open to what walks in the room"
Um... Excuse me?
You got the part... enthusiasm much?
Hey, it's Nikki Blonsky from the movie Hairspray. How are you all? I love you all. Just to remind you that I am actually a fantastic actress and that not getting more movie roles does not diminish that fact. It is an honour to just work at whatever and be happy and not be shamed about anything.
And then was never heard of again 😂
I remember reading about how she whined and cried because most of her other gigs were failures and she criticized her fellow Hairspray cast mates for "not supporting her" as if they're required to keep her career going
In a pure numbers game for this; the pregnant woman should have been chosen to live instead of them bickering over it (I have seen the movie btw) bc shes 1 person carrying another person, it's the only way to have the largest number of people survive.
Personally, id have gone through with what the surviving character promised to do before he fucked them over.
Best thing about hairspray is Michelle, queen Latifah and john Travolta
T H I S I S N I K K I B L O N S K Y F R O M T H E M O V I E H A I R S P R A Y
I think she could of made it as a movie star. I think her weight was holding her back
Nikki tutorials?
It's so sad that she's one of the only over-weight young actresses
So they found a perfect Tracy but Dove Cameron was terrible in her role!
I would of said the opposite, i thought dove stole the show and tracy was just 'nice'- she lacked attitude or sass
gucciihaz completely agree
They're not talking about the live hairspray they're talking about the movie
Dove cameron wasnt in the movie or are you talking about the context of the video??
Lillyleap3434 that was not dove Cameron!!!!
Now she begs for acting jobs on twitter lmao
*****
God what a shame.
Leon S. Kennedy she did?!
Isn't this the one with Ariana Grande in it?
No, that’s hairspray live
She played the Tracy role too bubbly. I prefer Ricki lake
Mean
But it flops
In case you've confused your adaptations, this video's about the 2007 movie, which decidedly did not flop. Not sure about Hairspray Live which I believe is the one you're referring to.