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Are Michael Cera and Beyonce Heading for Gilligan's Island?

Source:  TV Guide
Sherwood Schwartz, creator of The Brady Bunch, and his son Lloyd Schwartz are finally moving ahead on a big screen version of Gilligan's Island, a 1969 sitcom which the legendary producer also created. And if the two Schwartzs have it their way, Michael Cera will be slipping into that famous red shirt and white hat as Gilligan. They are also currently trying to nab Beyonce as sexy movie star Ginger.

Speaking with Tv Guide during his induction into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Sherwood explained that a deal, "Just happened in the last 48 hours. I can't take this much excitement at my age." Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on the hit series, likes the idea of Beyonce playing Ginger and stated, "There isn't anybody sexier than Beyonce!"

The Gilligan's Island movie doesn't have a set start date at this time, and no actors have been signed just yet. You can expect to hear more on this project in the very near future.


23 Comments


June 23rd, 2009 5:04pm
I agree with SWAK1774. I think they should get someone like Isla Fisher or another Sultry Redhead for the part of Ginger. As a redhead I am so sick of Hollywood remaking/ relaunching movies or TV shows that originally had a redhead as the female lead and giving it to a dumb pop star (Who can't act their way out of a paper bag) or another blond. However I do think they have it right by giving the part of Gilligan to Michael Cera.
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December 30th, 2008 5:44pm
Next thing you hear, they'll be making the Professor a Gay character!

...Uhh...wait a minute....
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December 29th, 2008 2:39pm
No, no, no! a Gilligan's Island movie.
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December 28th, 2008 8:33am
No, no, no! Not Beyonce as Ginger! I want to see a sexy red head playing the part. If they are going to do a remake at least stick close to what the characters looked like. I loved this show when I was a kid.
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December 27th, 2008 5:59am
Annoucing today is that Gilligan's Island is now Fluffy Town.

Oh please, this is a very bad idea and who the hell is Michael Cera I've never heard of him but have heard of Beyonce. Not a fan of hers but who is.
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December 26th, 2008 12:29pm
Beyonce, what the hell. Hello can't act.
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December 26th, 2008 6:19am
Michael Cera is perfect for the part. Some other posters thinks he is too dorky? What was Gilligan? Do some of the younger posters even remember this show? Bob Denver wasn't exactly Brad Pitt. As far as stupid movies go, I know ALL of you have a secret stupid movie that for some reason or another you love. Yeah, Gilligan's Island will probably bomb, but it will become someone's check your brain at the door movie.
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December 24th, 2008 1:47pm
wow this is gonna suck. The show sucked and doesn't deserve a movie decades later. Especially not with this crummy cast
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December 24th, 2008 12:09pm
that would be setting up for a sequel, and god knows none of us want one of these!
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December 24th, 2008 9:15am
maybe not, maybe they don't make it off the island
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December 24th, 2008 6:36am
how would this even work? they were all stuck on that island for years. and now we are to expect that a black ginger anda dorky michel cera as Gilligan can get off the damn thing in about 110 minutes? gimme abreak. this shit is headed for disaster
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December 24th, 2008 5:59am
I never thought that having Beyonce in a movie would be a good thing. She's a terrible actress and this movie is a dumb idea.
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December 24th, 2008 5:24am
Trying to 'nab' Beyonce? I really do not think it would take much to get her to take the part. I still do not understand the fascination with her and acting because she is a horrible actress.
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December 24th, 2008 4:27am
beyonce sucks why would anyone put her in a movie like this ,or wonder woman?
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December 24th, 2008 12:11am
haha lame
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December 24th, 2008 12:09am
How is dark knight being ignorant? The original Ginger was white. I don't care either way who plays Ginger, cause I won't see it.
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December 23rd, 2008 7:53pm
it sounds interesting and ofcourse michael cera would kill it. i don't really like beyonce as an actress which is why i would not consider that good casting. the not casting her because she is a black "chick", not so sure if i agree with that. the dark night sounds like a skin head to me. stop being ignorant people.
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December 23rd, 2008 7:39pm
HAHAHA not Beyonce NO WAY we need a white chick!
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December 23rd, 2008 7:33pm
don't think this is necessary
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December 23rd, 2008 7:19pm
Please no, to this whole thing. Cera is funny, but this is fucking unnecessary, and will end up terribly.
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December 23rd, 2008 6:00pm
what's next a black bruce wayne?
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December 23rd, 2008 5:56pm
i think michael cera can do it
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December 23rd, 2008 5:26pm
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale...

If this takes Beyonce out of that Wonder Woman delusion, I won't mind a bit, even though the original Ginger is white. However, TV to Movie adaptions have liberties to shake things up. I'm cool with that, but I'm not sure that I'll see this in theaters.
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