'Hairspray': From John Travolta to Michelle Pfeiffer, a look at the cast of 2007 film

Hairspray is a comedy musical drama film written by Leslie Dixon and helmed by Adam Shankman. film released on June 20, 2007. It is based on 2002 Broadway musical of same name, which was based on John Waters' 1988 comedy film of same name. movie is about Tracy Turnblad, a pleasantly plump adolescent who teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. film went on to garner immense love from audience. It is remembered for its interesting characters, plot, and fun scenes. Kw all about Hairspray cast below:

A look at Hairspray cast

Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad

In Hairspray cast, Nikki Blonsky plays role of Tracy Turnblad, an optimistic, healthy teen girl who loves dancing. Tracy's racial acceptance leads her to become an outspoken advocate for Corny Collins Show's integration. Hairspray was Blonsky debut film and audiences were in love with her performance.

John Travolta as Edna Turnblad

In cast of Hairspray, John Travolta played a woman named Edna Turnblad, who is Tracy's mor and a laundry business owner. Travolta's casting as Edna continued tradition of a man in drag portraying character, which dates back to original 1988 film, which starred drag queen Divine as Edna, and Broadway version of Hairspray, which starred Harvey Fierstein as Edna.

Michelle Pfeiffer as Velma Von Tussle

In Hairspray cast, Michelle Pfeiffer plays role of Velma Von Tussle, sizeist and racist manr of station WYZT. Velma has a vested interest in keeping her daughter Amber in spotlight and Corny Collins Show separate. Hairspray was first Pfeiffer-starring film to be released in five years. Stardust, which also starred Pfeiffer, was shot before Hairspray but released three weeks later.

Zac Efron as Link Larkin

In cast of Hairspray, Zac Efron plays role of Link Larkin, who is lead male dancer on Corny Collins Show. Link is a talented singer who develops feelings for Tracy. character is inspired by Elvis Presley in parts. actor was lauded for his role in film.

Supporting roles

Christopher Walken plays Wilbur Turnblad

Amanda Bynes plays Penny Pingleton

James Marsden plays Corny Collins

Queen Latifah plays Motormouth Maybelle

Im: A still from Hairspray