Prince Charming – 2001
Prince John of Anwyn
Hopping from the courts of Medieval England to backstage Broadway in 21st century Manhattan, Prince Charming transports a classic fairy tale into a modern love story that will cast its spell on audiences for all time.
Prince John of Anwyn (Sean Maguire) has defamed the crown. His punishment: a “frogging.” Assured by his squire, Rodney of Tudor (Emmy® nominee Martin Short), that “frogging” is a wives’ tale, the Prince accepts his punishment. Underestimating the powers of Whackthazar the Wizard, John and Rodney are zapped into unsightly toads. Less a punishment, than a curse, they must remain “frogged” for an eternity. Their only escape? A kiss by a true love whom John must marry before the following full moon.
Five hundred years and counting, Prince John and Rodney are still waiting. A mishap of sorts relocates the two to the great forests of Central Park. Now this amphibian duo must search for a chance to become human again. That chance comes and goes with Kate Russell (Golden Globe nominee Christina Applegate), the driver of a hansom cab who, alas, only takes their picture. It comes again with Margo Stockard (Golden Globe winner Bernadette Peters), a larger-than-life, fortyish-and-feeling-it Broadway star. In a playful moment, she plants a kiss on the lips of the princely toad and tosses him back in the lake. Moments later John and Rodney slog to shore, human once more, and totally out of their element. With only days before the next full moon, John must find his somewhat-fair maiden and induce her to marry him. Engaging the services of the streetwise Kate, John and Rodney begin their journey through the skyscraper castles of Manhattan. Mistaken for a Shakespearian actor, John is asked to star opposite his salvation, Margo. Meanwhile Rodney of Tudor finds his own princess in Margo’s spunky wardrobe mistress, Serena — of Brooklyn (Andrea Martin). But as the full moon approaches John discovers that it’s Kate who has won his heart. Even with the curse looming, he decides to follow it and accept whatever the fates have in store.
Sean broke his arm during the production of this film - see if you can spot the many scenes when he has his arm behind his back!
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