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b'38 years after the premiere of the original cinematic version, and four years after the musical version opened on Broadway (and won 12 Tony Awards), writer Mel Brooks and Director Susan Stroman brought the story from the "Great White Way" to the big screen in 2005\'s musical film "The Producers!" This time around, it was both leads from the Broadway production as stars - Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock and Matthew Broderick as Leopold Bloom. The rule of Ula, their Swedish secretary and member of the cast was increased from the original film and portrayed by Uma Thurman. Giving the role of Franz Liebkind a bit more comedia ooomph was Will Ferrell, and Roger De Bris was played brilliantly by Gary Beach! In the cinematic version, Liebkind ends up being both the writer and star of "Springtime for Hitler," the play within the film. This version also features Roger Bart as Carmen Ghia, as well as appearances by Eileen Essell, Jon Lovitz, Andrea Martrin, Michael McKean, John Barrowman, and Marilyn Sokol! Plus, the trio disclose what two films will make up their "Surreality Television" pairing, coming up next!'