Lea Michele.Photo: Gregory Pace/Shutterstock
Lea Micheleis hoping to one day bringFunny Girlto viewers worldwide.
The actress, 36, said in an interview withE! Newsthis week that she is hopeful that a filmed version of the theater production could be made within the next few months before she departs the role in September.
“I think that’s the hope,” Michele told the outlet. “I think we would really love to make that happen. I have five more months in the show, so if we could squeeze it in.”
However, theGleealum noted that filming the show is easier said than done, stating, “It’s hard. I’ve talked to a couple of people who have made filmed versions, and it’s taxing, but I think if we could make it happen, that would be great.”
Michele noted that she’d do anything to make it work, though — even spending extra hours overtime. “If I have to be there overnight, I’ll go home, I’ll do the show, I’ll put my son to sleep, I’ll come back. I’ll film it,” she said with a laugh.
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Lea Michele as Fanny Brice inFunny Girl.Bruce Glikas/WireImage
Michele plays Fanny Brice in the musical comedy about a girl who dreamed of life on the stage but was told she’d never make it. Along with the iconic “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” the musical features other popular songs, including, “I’m the Greatest Star” and"People."
The actress revealed onLive with Kelly and Ryanlast month that she had originally signed on toFunny Girluntil June, but had decided to stay on a bit longer because she was “having the time of her life”.
She toldKelly RipaandRyan Seacrest, “I really didn’t know how this was going to all sort of feel and be for us as a family and being back in New York. But I’m having such an amazing time and we have the most amazing cast and it is just such a beautiful experience.”
“We’re [fellow cast members Tovah Feldshuh, Ramin Karimloo and Jared Grimes] going to see this until the end,” she added.
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Last year, Michele spoke to PEOPLE about the incredible moment whenshe found out she would playFunny Girllead Fanny Brice.
source: people.com
