Casey Anthony: Your Thoughts on “Tot Mom”

By now, we’ve all read about the Australian play “Tot Mom” which is based on the tragic death of Caylee Anthony and her mother, accused murder Casey Anthony.

The play will star Cate Blanchett, was created by Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh, and is scheduled to open on December 18.

We all know about book deals, made for TV movies, etc…

So, should we really be surprised that a play has been created? Should we be upset? Do we wish the play would be show for audiences in the United States?

What are your thoughts? Is this really that big of a deal or should it be expected in this day and age?

Casey Anthony: “Tot Mom” Play Set to Open in Australia

Now I’ve seen EVERYTHING!

It looks like the Casey Anthony case has been turned into a play entitled “Tot Mom”. The play was created by Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh and is scheduled to open on December 18 and run through approximately January 31. The play will be featured at the Sydney Theatre Company in Australia.

It looks like the case will feature all of the players involved, including Nancy Grace.

I can’t wait to hear everyone’s thoughts on this one! Let the discussion begin!

From the Associated Press:

Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh has written a play about the case of slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony, whose mother Casey is charged with killing her.

Australia’s Sydney Theatre Company plans to stage “Tot Mom” in December. Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett and her husband are artistic directors of the prestigious group.

Soderbergh based the play on court documents and excerpts from the CNN show “Nancy Grace,” which highlighted the investigation.

Grace is being played by Essie Davis, who appeared in “Australia” and “The Matrix Revolutions.”

From Central Florida News:

Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh has reportedly created a play based on the case, called “Tot Mom,” the Orlando Sentinel reported Thursday.

The play, based on the tragic events surrounding the death of Casey’s 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, is said to open in mid-December at the Sydney Theater Company in Australia.

From the Orlando Sentinel:

According to the company’s Web site, Soderbergh uses “excerpts from transcripts of Nancy Grace’s show, court documents and police reports” to create “a compelling drama for our sensation-hungry times.”

By going that route, Soderbergh would not have to compensate anyone for the material.

Anthony is charged with the first-degree murder of her daughter, Caylee.

Essie Davis plays Grace.

The company’s Web site notes that Grace’s “public crusade for justice for little Caylee transformed the case from a tragic story to a 24-hour news spectacle.”