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This video is a bit missed leading in my opinion, yes Jordan was a big part of making it being green lighting. I would say he would be better than Zac Efron, but Jackman was the only reason why it got green light at the end of the day. It was in his interest for many moons. Make no mistake.
@suitingstorm This entire movie is filled with fakeness. This guy saves it all and then doesn't get to be a part of anything. Also the girl who sings, but doesn't actually sing the never never song...
@@scottvrichey Yes, "Never Enough" that was actually sung by Loren Allred. The BluRay commentary talks about it. Allred was hired as a stand-in, just like Jeremy was, and actress Rebecca Ferguson was supposed to sing it in the movie. After hearing Allred though, she told the director, "I can sing, but not like that!" and suggested that she lipsync to Allred's vocals. So the two spent weeks together, with Ferguson copying every mannerism down to the veins on Allred's neck. She did an incredible job. The good thing about this story is that Ferguson didn't put her own ego above what's good for the movie. She realized Allred is a much better singer and was willing to put in the extra work required to lipsync. Because of Ferguson and the director, Allred's career was launched.
@@scottvrichey Having seen his video and some other talks it doesn't seem like they ever straight up lied to him. They never said he was getting the role, when he did the demo everything was above board. However it really gets disrespectful when they called him up and asked him to pay for the ticket and obviously a place to stay. It would have been one thing if the movie got greenlit they were going to cast him. That would be him taking a risk and it's part of the business, you win some you lose some. It's the fact that they must have known that he was going there thinking this was his audition, but knew they had never any intention of casting him because Jackman wanted Efron. So really they were just asking him to do them a big favor, and you know what that would have been okay if they had been upfront and honest about it. Him knowing those two guys that he helped do the original demos for, that's a really shitty thing to do a friend. It's why after hearing Witver talk about Lucas film my respect for them grew immensely (no matter what one might thing of their recent output). When asking for a favor they A) say "can you please do us a favor" and B) will remember that you did that favor for them, so as long as you don't bug them about wanting a job. They will find other ways to pay the favor back down the line in some way. At the very least as friends they could have backed him up after he did rewrite the stars, or right after they got the greenlight and in front of everyone say "thanks for helping us and the attempt at the high notes Jeremy we know that you can actually do that part and that you shouldn't really be singing right now because of your voice. We apricate it." I hope that Jackman didn't know about that part of Jeremy flying himself out, didn't know who he was and just thought it was a stand in the guys had brought in with no expectations. Because if he did know, especially if he heard the demos before the presentation. I know Jeremy said he tried to get out of there once he realized what was going on. But Jackman or his friends could have gone straight to him, taken him aside, said thank you. Be man enough to say "you really are a fantastic talent it's just that I've/we've been in talks and part of getting the greenlight was this and getting Efron on board", and reimbursed him for what it cost him to get and be there. Not like Jeremy is a struggling actor who could barley pay his rent, yet for me it's the principle of a thing. Guy did everything required of him and more, making the project happen for Jackman, not so much as a thank you. Because I get it, Efron is a much bigger attraction, he obviously would look great next to Zendaya so even though Efron isn't actually able to sing rewrite the stars without a cracked falsetto like Jeremy and Zendaya can. His looks, charisma, being a bigger star and the fact that he also is a great singer just not as great as Jeremy. In this business pure talent isn't always enough, from an artist perspective you would pick Jeremy. As a business decision if at that time you could get Efron and Zendaya, Jeremy never stood a chance. Rejection is such a big part of the job, but this wasn't a rejection it was: "You know you would really be doing us a big favor" without actually explaining that it would be a favor.
But the point is if Jordan hadn't stepped in the execs would have been going to a room with a bunch of actors and nobody would be singing any of the songs, Hugh wasn't supposed to sing that day Hugh only ended up singing because the adrenaline got the better of him. Do you think the film would have got greenlit if none of the songs were sung in this meeting?
part of me hopes that if the greatest showman ever gets adapted for the stage that Jeremy plays Barnum. He deserves it and he has already proved himself.
Ramin Karimloo would make a great Barnum. He recorded From Now On and while I don’t love this recording we know from his previous work that he can absolutely handle the role ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--VlsrYqrYMw.html&feature=sharec
Zac Efron and Hugh Jackman would go on to use his demos as the framework for their official renditions of the songs. You can still hear it in the songs if you go back. Loren Alred and Jeremy recorded demos but Loren was fortunate enough to have her song carry on into the official cut. No credit was given to Jeremy as a demo artist. Truely saddening.
@@movieforceofficial Jeremy Jordan did a video where he tasks about his experience and sings snippets of the songs as they come up: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-08AGzOmCk-s.html
Zac Efron was good, but I’m mad to find out Jeremy was up for that part but didn’t play it. Now I want to see that movie, but with Jeremy instead of Zac.
Zac, no matter what you think of him, did an AMAZING job acting and singing in TGS. Nothing more to say really. Just giving credit where credit is due…without the slap of wanting to see someone else in Zac's part.
I will always be happy zac was featured. The little kid in me that knew HSM and seeing the same guy sing again to me is what I enjoy. Zac is always in good ones, hairspray included. I don’t think id personally need to see anyone else in his part However, i feel credit should’ve been given to him (Jeremy) People should know about Jeremy. It’s saddening to see someone not being given credit, whose value was diminished. That i find incredibly wrong
I thought the movie was crap for whitewashing the truth of PT Barnum. On one hands I’m glad JJ wasn’t in it but hate that they screwed him over for ZE. I wonder how much Zac drove traffic.
@@TheJaxMG Yeah, it's too bad such a fun movie was about such a shitty person. The next production P & P do, they need to just give the lead to Jordan.
When you watch the entire video of the demonstration presentation, you can actually see the very moment when Jeremy "surrenders," and accepts what just happened. He seems angry and near tears, but then is swept up and commits to his new role as one of the chorus.... standing out, of course... but one of the chorus.
@@justlittleolme7977well and emotionally you have to think from Jackman’s perspective: **Finally! My love and passion for musical theater can be fully embraced and expressed! I’m not just “Wolverine” to people, anymore!** Them he suddenly can’t sing for health reasons, making the movie production extremely difficult to gage (for both actor and singer) and then suddenly- out of nowhere, Jackman can sing again! He can sing for his movie! He wasn’t disappointed after all that he couldn’t TRULY take part in his role. But yes, the Efron ting does sting, I will admit. Just keep in mind the other perspective, here. I think that’s a big part of why Jeremy was so professional about the whole situation. What a considerate, empathetic, and thoughtful young man! 😊
These are both such great perspectives. And also a reminder of just how brutal the entertainment industry is. Everyone has a story and something they want so badly. But even the tremendous amount of deserved success that Jeremy has had is something a hundred others have given every bit of their heart into pursuing, and come up short. That’s why I appreciated this RU-vid video so much as a reminder of all the people who yearn to tell stories. Edited to add: did the producers of the film really make him fly himself out on his own dime to perform in this demo for free? I know many people would absolutely still kill for that opportunity (including the nameless other people in the room), so I get anyone saying yes.
@@isaacmcallister5649 Give me a break! "I'm not just Wolverine" wasn't Hugh Jackman's "perspective." Everyone was already aware of Jackman's passion for musical theater. He had already starred in the movie version of Les Miserables and won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway musical The Boy from Oz by this point. Additionally Jackman wasn't suddenly unable to sing for health reasons. He was instructed not to sing because he had surgery on his nose and the Doctor didn't want him to rip out the stitches. Let's be very clear Jackman chose not to sing and had Jeremy do all the heavy lifting for him. Then at the very end Jackman totally cut Jeremy off and started singing the final song so he could be the hero. Anyway you slice it Jackman was a jerk in this scenario.
It will never not piss me off that star power takes precedence over talent in Hollywood. I’m not saying that Zac Efron isn’t talented. I think he is. But if Zac wasn’t a well known actor, I think Jeremy would have gotten the part. Actors should be hired based on how well they fit/perform the part not on how famous they are
@@XSweetCherryBlossomX it is insanely crazy that you commented this yesterday. I proposed to my girlfriend last night, and Jeremy Jordan was involved. My fiancée loves him. So I got her a couple of personalized playbills from rock of ages, little shop of horrors, and now great Gatsby. I was even able to get him to sign the ring box. He’s a really sweet guy and was happy to help
I still see Jeremy Jordan as an A list star. I first heard him sing “She Used to be Mine”, and I fell in love with his voice, energy and personality. He is amazing.
And his smile at the end of "She Used To Be Mine!!!" Just to die for! Brian Justin Crum has that same smile at the end of a lot of his videos too. But man, the smile at the end of Jeremy's performance was just to die for.
Naw, Jeremy. How you handed this moment back to Hugh Jackman was one of the most gracious and giving events I've ever seen. Gawd, the way you amped up and pumped up and stepped back to let him have it was gorgeous. The high five between the two of you was epic! I watch this video hundreds of times when I need pumped up (I'm a high school football coach.) because of you and Hugh...and the reaction of those you worked with to get that thing greenlit. How you let it go...MADE it go! Congratulations! Live To Give!
Wow. I never know there was this kind of story behind a great movie. I wish him the best. I know someday, his time will come and he will shine & be known to everyone. Salute to this man! All I can say is TGS is not for him, he was meant for something else bigger.
He's an already pretty big name in broadway. Its just that its not mainstream that ppl overlook him and all the other amazing actors from live theatre. Sad.
That was really bad. His singing voice in Rapunzel series already proved that he has such amazing talent. I mean i still get goosebumps from "Let me make you proud" and "Nothing left to lose". I wish they'd give him the recognition he deserves.
I would honestly be all for a remake with the exact same frame by frame film except with Jeremy as Philip! Honestly Zac Efron was great, but Jeremy was definitely robbed and would’ve been an equally great choice ❤
He should take it to Broadway, and star in it! So many people would pay to see this on Broadway, and Jeremy is so spectacular. I know it costs a lot to put a show on, but I feel like it could work.
@@vickiemodica425 Are you talking about Barnum? It's not the same music. With this music, the movie came first even though it was originally developed as a Broadway show. Now it's finally on stage.
It’s infuriating that after all that…AFTER ALL THAT…they chose big name stars…and didn’t give Jeremy the recognition he so dearly deserved. It’s so so frustrating
Saw Jeremy Jordan in NEWSIES in NYC and recently at his concert in Provincetown, MA. What a voice! What a vocal range! He also interacts beautifully with his audience with storytelling. Very charismatic!
This is making him out to be some small time actor who almost had his big shot… Jeremy Jordan is like the biggest name on Broadway and is like the best ever
But he's not widely known outside of the theatre world. When you're makijg a multi million dollar film, name recognition is important to insure ticket sales... On that note, I'm in Los Angeles, not known fot being a theater mecca. Sometimes when shows tour here, they bring in "pop" Hollywood or TV actors as cast to entice potential theatre goers to attend.
I feel so bad for this guy. They should have given him a major part in the movie when he helped get the approval to go ahead not to mention can sing all the songs so well.
I discovered about this a year ago-ish. I felt awful that Jeremy didn't get a significant role. Like you said, he saved the show. The show would've never been green lit. And they just forgot about him after that performance. I really wished he had been casted for Philip.
Oh my lord Jermey 😭 Noooooo whyyyyyyy. I would watch a remake of this with our boy. Zac did a fantastic job but I can't help but feel now like I've been robbed. All the same, what a hero. We see you and we appreciate your sacrifice, Jeremy!
Yep totally agree that Jeremy saved the day when others couldn't & after all he put himself through to do that, he should've been offered the part no matter who Hugh wanted to cast. I hope Jeremy can see these comments because I want to tell him, he has a magnificent voice, is a brilliant actor & I've loved everything he has performed in.... I just wish the rest of the entertainment world could see his prowess!
The killing side of showbusiness. When you found out the truth behind in a one of the most inspirational uplifting movie is also the movie that deprive someone's ability to really showcase their talent. Too sad...
Thank you, Jeremy, for your help with this movie. I was a part of the greatest show on earth before they closed in 2017. You showed us that you're circus strong. This movie holds a special place in my heart. ❤❤❤
@@SuperPianogirl123 I was dragged… kicking and screaming because of that very same reason. Boy did I eat humble pie. The film is truly spectacular and it pains me to have to admit it. You really should give it a try with an open mind. It will rock your life.
Jeremy was subbing for Hugh Jackman at a producers' demo and I doubt if TGS would have been made if it weren't for the fact that Mr. Jackman, who was told not to perform because of surgery, stepped in at the last minute.
As interesting of a story this seems, it’s pretty common when it comes to musicals and whether it’s for stage or screen where they have people do the workshop for it and then they cast someone else for the official production. One of the biggest ones of that happening was wicked where they recast elphaba after the workshop to be played by idina menzel
I have watched that video (from The Greatest Showman) dozens of times. His performance, before Hugh Jackman came in, is one of my favorites... over all of the original cast.
YES JEREMY JORDAN SAY HIS NAME. I have been telling this story for years. I have little respect remaining for Hugh Jackman after that. Jeremy is outstanding in every thing acting and music. They stole his moment.
Why should Hugh not have sung there? He didn't know that Jeremy was counting on it as a redemption moment - he's a big-time Broadway actor. This was a musical that Hugh had been involved with for a long time and it was killing him not to be able to do what had always been HIS role. He was the reason the potential investors were there. He feels a deep connection to the song. And did the composers even tell Hugh they had promised the role to Jeremy? Hugh wasn't one of the producers. He wasn't responsible for casting. Why is he taking the blame for doing something that he was there to do?
Totally stolen from Jeremy Jordon who absolutely saved the day in his run through (he even paid for his plane ticket to get there AND was sick) still sings better than Zac Efron. He was used badly.
So manybehind the scenes, unsung heros ... thank you for bringing Jeremy's contribution to light, so we can support him in his future endeavors that he so deserves ❤
@@holdon4992 Listen to Hugh talk about that song. It meant a lot to him and it was killing him not to be able to sing at all. He's a Tony winner. I doubt very much he was worried about being shown up. At that level, you celebrate other's talents, not feel threatened by them.
@@holdon4992are you insinuating that they would have given Jeremy the role if they heard him sing because that’s hilarious. All these people were in the room because it was Hugh’s passion project, the movie simply wouldn’t have been made if it wasn’t for him. Jeremy was hired for the workshop, that’s it, and I doubt anyone made him promises of being cast, certainly not in a leading role.
It would have been an amazing film with him in that lead role, Zack is a good actor but this man is humble and that is the reason he is so loved by many. We are all in some form of competition, it can break you when your cast aside but true warriors don’t get held back they overcome and move forward. What a story to tell, one not made by Disney or Hollywood but one that will be a lesson for his children!
Here is the thing, this situation shows what a nice guy Jeremy is. But if they ain't gonna fly you, and no contract for the role...hard pass. I know it sounds like an opportunity but has this paid off for Jeremy for the composers putting him in anything? Grrr. I'm glad we can hear Jeremy's vocals, cause he is amazing and talented but I despise when people are asked to work for free/exposure. Just completely unfair.
He is also Varian in the Tangled Series on Disney plus and, imo, it’s one of his best roles. That cast is truly top tier anyway but he is just so good at whatever he does!
Just want to remind him that had he not been the part and person he played and is this world would be joyous be pleased that your singing inspires other people to want to sing, yes Hugh continued singing, but it is you that inspired him to such a feeling that he couldn't help himself. Remember when you inspire a feeling inside some one it makes a difference, and although you may feel like it was taken away from you you are part of something truly amazing. Love your voice and don't forget you are a in a million😘😘
Thanks for the video, I have seen that huge jackman clip singing for the movie green light and noticed Jeremy in the video, didnt know who he was but always wanted to find out, now I know why I wanted to find out the backstory.
Jeremy Jordan is an amazing actor and singer. He was smart enough to bail on Supergirl before it tanked and I agree with the comment that he is criminally underrated.
I love Jeremy Jordan since "Smash"! I fell in love with her voice, her charisma and her duets with Katharine McPhee were so amazing ❤ The Greatest Showman is one of my favorite movies for its actors (Hugh Jackman 🙏) but for all of its songs and "From now on" is a good example of what makes the movie so powerful. Thank goodness Jeremy Jordan was there to work a miracle and give us a wonderful movie 💖🤩💫 He deserves more recognition worldwide!👍
I knew he could sing because several times during its run, Supergirl had musical numbers, including an entire episode, and both Jeremy and Melissa Benoist, who were former musical stars from other shows, were the featured voices every time. Personally, I would have loved to see him play Philip Carlysle in this movie. Zac Efron gets enough parts--just once, I'd like to see Jeremy get the recognition he deserves for his musical chops as much as for his acting chops.
a literal unsung hero. the substitute made of hot glue and toothpicks to keep the project afloat long enough for hugh jackman to steal the show, and the project move forward with other stars. o7 i will probably always remember you as he who stood there so that the greatest showman could become reality.
I always wondered who that young man was, this was very interesting! Good to see him talk about it in such a light hearted way too, it must have been very disappointing to not get the part of Philip Carlyle after all that work and paying to go out there himself! He has a great voice and seems like a very decent human, and has an amazing voice, I hope he gets great success in the future.
Me too. And I was always touched by his professionalism, the way he stepped back and didn't fight for the solo. While it must have been crushing at the time, especially as he was sick and couldn't hit the top notes for Rewrite the Stars, and was hoping to redeem himself.
Omg I never knew! It matters to ME that people should know. You were amazing for doing what you did. I will share this story every time talk of this movie comes up. Respect!
Ah. I recognized him. It must have been crushing but it's ok man. That you helped get approved makes thousands of people happy to this day. The greatest showman is in my top 3 musicals of all time. I learnt every song and some of them help me through difficult times. From now on is my absolute favorite. Thank you for your contribution 🙏🏾.
Now now now. Jeremy Jordan is a top rank performer, well known from all people in the business and lives very well from his art and craft. He's got all the recognition he can get. There is much, much more than celebrity to a musical career, actually most musicians don't seek fame. Just like Loren Allred, he could try throwing himself into a solo career if he saw fit. As for Jackman, he could NOT not sing the final song. His performance was the selling point of the demo.
I was so blown away by this young man. I wondered where this amazing talent came from and why didn’t we see more of him. Watching this back story where Hugh was the hero. Thank you for showcasing his talent once again. Hollywood is a fickle place. Regardless it will never diminish your talent. Hoping you embrace who you are. Brilliance 🎉 Off on another gripe. The movie Australia where the young Brandon Walter’s played Nullah. This charismatic young 12 year old was the movie. A natural. They paid him a lousy $100K.
"And though he may not receieve the recognition that he so rightfully deserves" He will now Because he's now the man who sung "More than Anything" in Hazbin Hotel As Lucifer Morningstar The ringleader of hell
What I don't get is why people throw shade at Hugh and Zac as if they had set the cast for the movie. Hugh suggested Zac for the role but it wasn't HIS decision. Neither was Zac's.
Phenomenal voice...glad to know a back story behind the "behind the scenes." THIS is my favorite song from this movie and the "behind the scenes" brought me to tears because I thought of the love and need in that room for everyone to shine...didn't know the limelight was stolen. Gives a different perspective but he still sings it better
The idea that they wouldn't even pay for his plane ticket to cross the country and help them get the movie green-lit, let alone his time, is incredible.
His story happens a lot when great and talented people get looked over for someone who has the star power. I honestly wish there was a movie about this, I think it’d be a great representation of musical theater treatment in the bright lights world of hollywood. Idk if I’d want it to end happier or at least with the hope of something more for the character but i would definitely title it ‘the Greatest showman’ as reference to his story.
Fun fact about the credits for the Greatest Showman. Towards the end, on the “the producers would also like to thank” bit where they name people and organizations that helped them… Jeremy Jordan’s name is not listed. The NYPD and their filming department is, but not Jeremy Jordan. Some friends Pasek and Paul must be.
