Forgive me when I sound like a killjoy, but where is Alan Rickman in this equation? If there is a leading role which was intended to C. F. is it not more obvious that he would get it? (not in my world of course...) Perhaps I´ve not fully grasped the info - it´s just that I´m very glad that he´s joined this production, however I don´t want to be disappointed by more soaring hopes.