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John Travolta in drag? As bizarre as it sounds, Travolta is the front-runner to play the overweight laundress Edna Turnblad in the new film adaptation of "Hairspray," knocking out Harvey Fierstein, who originated the role on Broadway.
And many involved with the show aren't pleased.
"All the creators of 'Hairspray' very strongly wanted Harvey for the movie," says Tom Meehan, co-writer of the Broadway production. "This is a decision New Line made; they can do what they want." Travolta's publicist had no comment.
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