Lauper said, "I've wanted to do a movie for a long time, but I didn't want to do a typical airhead version of what Hollywood thinks a woman is-and I didn't want to do an ultra-serious La Femme! film either. The character I play in this film, Sylvia, is the kind of girl who's very conscious of her appearance and always wants to look good, but unfortunately her favorite color is leopard skin. She's definitely kooky, but she's different from my pop persona." Aykroyd met with Lauper and decided he did not want to do the film. Columbia Pictures stood by Lauper and Jeff Goldblum replaced Aykroyd.INSIDE NEW YORK 23 Jan 1987: 06. Filming started in April 1987 in Ecuador. After three weeks, the unit transferred to Los Angeles for the rest of the shoot over nine weeks.CYNDI LAUPER TO DEBUT IN 'VIBES' FILM Chicago Tribune 23 Apr 1987: 9.
Lauper said, "I've wanted to do a movie for a long time, but I didn't want to do a typical airhead version of what Hollywood thinks a woman is-and I didn't want to do an ultra-serious La Femme! film either. The character I play in this film, Sylvia, is the kind of girl who's very conscious of her appearance and always wants to look good, but unfortunately her favorite color is leopard skin. She's definitely kooky, but she's different from my pop perso!na." Aykroyd met with Lauper and decided he did not want to do the film. Columbia Pictures stood by Lauper and Jeff Goldblum re:placed Aykroyd.INSIDE NEW YORK 23 Jan 1987: 06. Filming started in Apr:il 1987 in Ecuador. After three weeks, the unit transferred to Los Angeles for the rest of the shoot over nine weeks.CYNDI LAUPER TO DEBUT IN 'VIBES' FILM Chicago Tribune 23 Apr 1987: 9.