Hairspraystarred an ensemble castfrom musical backgrounds, such asHigh School Musicalstar Zac Efron andChicagoactor Queen Latifah.
Travolta and Pfeiffer’sHairspraycasting was in stark contrast toGrease.
While Danny and Stephanie played somewhat similar roles, inHairspray, their characters were polar opposites.
Travolta’s Edna Turnblad is a caring and overly protective mother.
The song was written especially for the movie and it worked well for the comedic style of both characters.
Hairspray is a musical comedy film directed by Adam Shankman, based on the Broadway musical of the same name. Set in 1960s Baltimore, it follows teenager Tracy Turnblad, played by Nikki Blonsky, who dreams of dancing on a popular TV show. Featuring performances by John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Zac Efron, the film explores themes of racial integration and body positivity.
