Oliver! bosses want Adele to audition for film remake of classic musical

The Hello singer released her third studio album in 2015
1986: The film adaption of Oliver took home six Oscars
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Safeeyah Kazi16 May 2018
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Oliver! bosses are reportedly keen for Adele to audition for a new film remake of the classic musical, adapted from Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist.

According to The Sun, Adele, full name Adele Adkins, would need to audition for a part like the rest of the cast.

However, Disney are reportedly keen to get the When We Were Young singer on-board.

News of the audition comes after The Sun reported that Adele was first choice for leading lady Nancy.

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has also been tipped as first choice to play career crook and thief Fagin.

A source close to the Disney production told publication: “Bosses are still really keen to get Adele on board but they will not be seen to be giving her preferential treatment.

Fagin: Redmayne is reportedly tipped to be the first-choice actor for Fagin in the production
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“They know she has a world class voice but want to see if she can sustain that while also acting and dancing.

“It’s going to be a huge production and they need to cast the right people with enough stamina.”

The 1986 film version of Oliver! Saw Ron Moody in the role of Fagin whilst Shani Wallis portrayed Nancy.

It was nominated for 11 Oscars and ultimately bagged six of the awards.

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Adele performed to a sold-out crowd
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