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Fan Casting Melissa McCarthy as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray

harrisonlee2 made this fan casting suggestion on April 30, 2020. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Melissa McCarthy as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray

Melissa McCarthyUnited States

54 years old
Melissa Ann McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an American actress, comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards...
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Melissa McCarthy

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Edna Turnblad

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Hairspray

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Hairspray

by John Waters
Tracy emerges from being an overweight teenager to a television superstar. However, her journey is interrupted when she becomes a victim of racial discrimination and decides to fight back.
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Melissa McCarthy is known for her roles in The Hangover Part III, Ghostbusters, and Spy. She has been suggested by fans for 2,214 roles on myCast, including Guy's Mother in Green Eggs and Ham (Illumination Entertainment Version). Similar actors include Rebel Wilson, Scarlett Johansson, and Queen Latifah. Melissa McCarthy was suggested to play Edna Turnblad in Hairspray by harrisonlee2. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Robin Williams, John Travolta, and Jonah Hill. Hairspray has 13 roles, including Amber Von Tussle, Corny Collins, and Penny Lou Pingleton.

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