Somehow, I imagine a lower profile is his choice
Why?
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§ ita § - Dec 15, 2009 8:42:52 am PST #5590 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Strega - Dec 15, 2009 8:44:02 am PST #5591 of 30000
Ah, Nasir.
Mm, Nasir. Mm, just about everyone, really. But yeah, I don't necessarily require merriment.
The trailer doesn't do anything for me, but it is just a teaser. Brian Helgeland & Ridley Scott can certainly be good (and also... not). So I guess: I await more data with vague interest.
Kathy A - Dec 15, 2009 8:45:14 am PST #5592 of 30000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Somehow, I imagine a lower profile is his choice
He decided to go back to Scotland and restrict himself to Brit films and stage, instead of moving to LA.
beekaytee - Dec 15, 2009 8:51:38 am PST #5593 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Why?
This is totally a projection on my part.
Kathy confirmed what I guessed, just based on interviews and my intuition about his personality. Less the rockstar (his band not withstanding) and more the journeyman. In it for the longer, smaller haul.
I also suppose that his youthful looks and stature impose certain limitations.
Honestly, I can't believe his is not much, much younger than me.
eta: whoa. a missing ion can make a big diff.
§ ita § - Dec 15, 2009 8:52:41 am PST #5594 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Mm, Nasir.
I met the actor a year or so ago, and actually told him what a crush I'd had on the character. I couldn't not! I realise that his dual bladework was proto-Legolas and imprinted me quite heavily.
Of course, he thought I was hitting on him, which I totally wasn't. Still...Nasir flashbacks...
He decided to go back to Scotland and restrict himself to Brit films and stage, instead of moving to LA.
Did you read him saying so? I know people who decided to move back to Canada and restrict themselves to Cancon. Who also couldn't get roles in American productions. I'm just surprised at the stats, but I can't attribute anything without cites.
The Harry Potter kids are always talking about what they will and will not do. They're much more transparent. Statistically speaking, I'd have expected more exposure out of the LotR lot, is my overweening point.
Steph L. - Dec 15, 2009 9:00:19 am PST #5595 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
My favorite part of the LotR thread was when Allyson came and asked us to explain everything to her.
I liked her post where she renamed all the characters.
DavidS - Dec 15, 2009 9:01:05 am PST #5596 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I wish Nilly weren't so busy or she'd go Nilly that up for us.
Strega - Dec 15, 2009 9:01:46 am PST #5597 of 30000
LoTR and Harry Potter are two phenomenons which will define the Oughties, I think.
Now I'm wondering what defined previous decades, and if I saw any of those. Maybe I can pin down when I was last in tune with the culture.
But really, for movies at least, I think the decade was more about franchises in general than any one in particular. I'm sure I've read more than one article on that theme. Harry Potter and Pirates and Spider-Man and Dark Knight and Star Wars and the fucking elves.
Steph L. - Dec 15, 2009 9:01:46 am PST #5598 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
You know, if someone were at home sick with the flu, he could Nilly it up.
Tom Scola - Dec 15, 2009 9:02:59 am PST #5599 of 30000
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