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Fan Casting Melissa McCarthy as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray

harrisonlee2 made this fan casting suggestion on March 23, 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, screenwriter, and producer. She has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and nominations for two Acad...
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Melissa McCarthy

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Edna Turnblad

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Hairspray

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Hairspray

If it was made today
by John Waters
A musical set in 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fas...
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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 2,229 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 Neil Patrick Harris, John Goodman, and Rosie O'Donnell. Hairspray has 13 roles, including Link Larkin, Corny Collins, and Tracey Turnblad.

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