'Book of Mormon' Co-Director in Predicts Helm 'Austin Powers' Musical

Casey Nicholaw, who co-directed "It of Mormon" together with happens version of "Elf," is at predicts direct the "Austin Forces" musical being created by Mike Myers and Warner Bros. Theatre Endeavors.Colin Callender, the first sort Cinemax Films leader whose run incorporated the acclaimed "Gang of Brothers and sisters" and "Angels in the united states,In . and partner Sonia Friedman are coming up with the musical, that is set for the music of Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello.Myers will write the story, which will become a prequel for the movies, even though NY Publish reported he will not star inside the production. Sources tell "THR" the musical will probably be occur sixties London and detail how Forces first acquired his mighty mojo.The Three "Forces" movies, released by New Line, spoofed the sixties spy genre prominent with the Jason Bourne series and featured a swinging spy gone to live in modern occasions. The flicks stood a "fake movie" self-awareness on their behalf, sometimes playing up the fact parts were happening on soundstages.The flicks also featured musical amounts and montages, and Myers is mentioned to consider the flicks being musicals. He's another fan of Bacharach's music ("The design of Love" is Myers' father favorite song). Incidentally, it had been initially heard inside the 1967 Bond satire "Casino Royale" and was nominated to find the best song Oscar. Myers can also be developing a fourth installment in the "Forces" movies but that project has not showed up in the writing stage.Nicholaw has proven themselves good at transporting a comedy and musical touch. He shared a Tony with Trey Parker for pointing "Book of Mormon," which taken the Tonys taken. More youthful crowd did the choreography for your musical.Nicholaw also attracted dual purpose for your "Elf" production and choreographed "Spamalot." The Hollywood Reporter