All star line-up set for new Netflix musical 'The Prom'

This is the best casting in years

Meryl Streep / James Corden / Nicole Kidman
Author: William MarriottPublished 26th Jun 2019
Last updated 26th Jun 2019

Netflix are 'set' to produce a feature adaptation of the award-winning musical The Prom, which will see many of the world's favourite stars take the leading roles. It comes after the streaming service revealed American Horror Story and Glee writer Ryan Murphy will be the show's director, after he signed a five-year deal with Netflix.

A source told Deadline, Academy Award winner Meryl Streep will star alongside Nicole Kidman, James Corden and Awkwafina - meaning this will be one of the platform's most star-studded shows to date. It has been reported Ariana Grande is also in the line-up. However, her Sweetener Tour has been extended, meaning her involvement maybe NOT be true.

Confirming the news on Twitter, James expressed his excitement for the upcoming project. He said, 'Excited to be part of this musical, coming to @netflix next year x'.

The Prom, which premiered on Broadway in October 2018, follows four famous Broadway actors looking to revive their careers. When they find out about a lesbian student, Emma, who wasn't allowed to take her girlfriend to her high school prom, they travel to Edgewater, Indiana, to help her.

It follows the twists and turns of their journey and whether getting positive press coverage for their actions helps to highlight themes of inclusion and tolerance, or whether they are simply doing it to make them relevant to enhance their waivering Broadway careers.

So far, it has been revealed Meryl will star as Dee Dee Allen, Ariana will reportedly play Alyssa whilst Awkwafina will play Ms. Sheldon. The show's producers are still on the look out for an Emma, as this character still hasn't been cast.

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All star line-up set for new Netflix musical 'The Prom'
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Fans were quick to share their joy about the casting, with one Twitter user replying to James' tweet saying, 'WHATATTATA OMGGG CAN I DIE NOW? THAT'S ALL I NEED IN MY LIFE' whilst another wrote, 'I'm SO here for this!!! Can't wait to see you as Barry and desperately need to hear Andrew sing Love Thy Neighbor!!!!! #timetodance'. sic

This has the potential to be the best Netflix show yet!

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