Let me start by saying that I think the last 4 are the best 4. I think they will all do well. And good look to them all!

I have my favourite, Sam. I love Jessie. And jodie. Rachel too.

But should we favour the older (!) Nancys because this is IT for them. The younger (Oh my god, how old are they!) have so much more time to become even more brilliant. Especially after this experience.

What do people reckon?

No. It's not it for them. They will all have plenty of other opportunities.

I don't think we should just hand someone the roll because this is there last opportunity.

I had not thought about it like that before.

I dont have a favourite - I was a Nancy 'Nancy' then a Sarah fan. But I feel Jodie is the one who most probably 'needs' to win the most.

It's not as if there past it is it lol, they're all only young and I think if a younger one is fit for the part better than they should get it regardless of age.

I think each of them would be great in the role. Therefore, do we have to think a little more deeply about the choice we have to make. Hope that doesn't sound too patronising

btw I have no idea how to use these bleeding icons

How old are the older Nancys? Remember Lee was in his mid 20s when he won ADWD. So does it really matter how old they are?

Don't worry doesn't sound patronising . I think giving it to someone older and younger both have benefits. For the older ones it gives them a chance to play this role of Nancy which they clearly love but it would also give a chance for the younger ones to see if it is right for them and give them a foot in the door.

26 to 28 is hardly IT for anyone in this business. i know people who looked younger who played a much younger role as i have seen young play older. there are a lot roles written for these ages as well.

many actors/tresses have gotten their first break at 30 - 35
believe it or not.

also, there are soooooo many actors out there, getting a big break comes into play even for an understudy part. so no, i wouldn't feel bad if a mid-late 20s girl got the part. sure, the girls with more experience, schooling may think it's not fair but boo hoo.

That's why I hate starting threads! You misunderstand me. I don't mean that I think they're over the hill. Crikey. I'm saying that, perhaps, we should take into consideration that they are older and perhaps it might be a bit more difficult to get those leading lady roles. Therefore, should we vote for rachel and jodie rather than jessie or sam.

oh David, likewise, I get misunderstood. I wasn't YELLING at you or calling you out on anything, honest. I read your positives, I was just saying my opinion about the age thing.

i am still undecided but have always liked Jessie.

Pipper33, I'm being defensive. Thanks for clarification. I'm new too all this forum business. V. scary. But I love it!

Cor bloomin' blimey. I beg yer pardon. Piper333.

Piper is fine. the numbers don't mean anything

Bernadette Peters played Annie Oakley (who is supposed to be 15) when she was 51 on Broadway.

Wait till you meet forum creatures called Trolls. (Thankfully this forum doesn't seem to have any)

i said young playing younger, which was obviously a mistake.

it's amazing how many older people actually play younger and can do so effortlessly.

Did the makeup artist get an Oscar..........

they anything to do with Harry Potter....

Maybe the producer suffered from dyslexia ?

^^ Haha!!

No, I don't think the part should go to someone because they're older. Even though Rachel and Jodie are my favourites. I just want the best person for the role. Age is a strange thing to base a decision on.

Also, Rachel is twenty six!! That is definitely not too old to get "those leading lady roles". And if it were, that would be ridiculous. 26 is only about a third of the way through an average person's life. It would be sad if we were all already past it by then.