Newcomer Nicole Blonsky has been cast in the lead role of Tracey Turnblad. Before getting the role she worked as an ice cream scooper at ColdStone Creamery, and appeared in high school plays.

Brittany Snow (Guiding Light, Nip/Tuck, American Dreams) has been cast as Tracey's arch enemy Amber Von Tussle

Zac Efron (High School Muscial) has been cast as the hunky Link Larkin.

Amanda Bynes (What I like About You, She's The Man) has been cast as Tracey's best friend Penny Pingleton.

Billy Crystal is in talks to play Tracey's father Wilbur Turnblad.

I'm still aghast that John Travolta is playing Edna Turnblad. Its just disturbing.

I'm still aghast that John Travolta is playing Edna Turnblad. Its just disturbing.

I agree Shawn, Bruce Vilanch or Harvey Weinsten would have been much better choices

Now that Brittany Snow is playing Amber Von Tussle I am officially excited!

I just wish they would get Debbie Harry to reprise her role as Velma Von Tussle