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Bettany & Kidman = Asriel & Coulter?Posted by on July 14, 2006 at 9:11 amThe Daily Mail is claiming that Paul Bettany is near taking the role of Lord Asriel in the forthcoming His Dark Materials movies. The paper says that he is “facing the last hurdle in negotiations.” Following up on its previous claim that Nicole Kidman has been offered the Mrs Coulter role, it says that “people on the film” have been telling others that the star will be in the movie and that she has “agreed to cut her multi-million-dollar fee.” “[Paul and Nicole] get on, so him being in the film is something Nicole is taking into consideration,” one executive reportedly told the Mail. Read more.The article also says that whilst “principal photography” begins in September, New Line have already “begun shooting discreetly in the UK.” It also mentions that Weitz has officially hired an actress - Claire Higgens, who has won the Olivier Award thrice. This may be her (see photo). Update: The Mail, whilst reporting on Kidman's move to Britain, claim that she is doing so in order to shoot the film. They say, “Nicole's agents and executives from New Line spent over two months at what were described by one source at the studio as 'complex' negotiations to secure the actress's services.” Read more. Note: This story is still highly unconfirmed. The Mail have a history of making up rumours, having insisted for years (even before the film had a director) that Kidman was 'on the verge' of taking the role. That latest article, for example, deceptively states that “author Pullman revealed that he had always visualised Nicole playing the part of the glamorous sable-coated Mrs Coulter,” which in actuality was a remark made over five years ago. A source of ours within New Line was unable to confirm any of this, so take all reports with a grain of salt. 
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Jo says:
That's not confirmation, just a rehash of the Daily Mail story. It even says at the bottom it's just rumour. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Dave says:
Yep, you're right. Hey, it's IGN, who reads *any* of their articles in their entirety? November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Willl says:
It now says at the bottom it's a rumour 'cause I emailed them. :tongue: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
MCH says:
Yeah, I reckon Jason Isaacs could work as Asriel, but I'm not sure. I think Asriel should either be played by someone INCREDIBLY famous, because that's how Asriel is in the books - everybody knows about him and who he is. Or he should be played by a complete unknown, to bring out that kind of mysterious side he has. And yep, I agree with rory - he should be tall dark and handsome, whoever he is! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Tony says:
I would go with complete unknowns for the whole cast, that way I would be more into the moive and not the actor/actress. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Wytchbabi says:
I agree, it's very hard to place an actor for Asriel. I looked at actors for weeks and couldn't find one that totally fits. but whoever plays him, he should be tall, dark, handsome, fit, and glow with confidence and drive. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
rory says:
somebody like…. well, LIKE viggo mortenson, but not him. someone more like the role he played in lotr, minus the "hiding from his destiny" glitch November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
Agreed. If Viggo wasn't already known I would've cast him as Asriel. We need someone with his presence. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
rory says:
Exactly. He's the closest to Asriel who already has a name known in Hollywood. Maybe I've been watching too much Pirates, but what about Jack Davenport? November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
Yeah, he would be good too. But everyone'd be thinking "Commodore Norrington…" November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Tony says:
I would'nt go with Jason Isaacs, Viggo, or Jack Davenport. In my oppinion Paul Bettany could do a better job then all three. Maybe the villian from first pirates moive though (I cant recall his name, or the name of the actor). November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
MCH says:
No offence or anything - but I'm not exactly sure about Geoffry Rush… November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
tony says:
Your right as I review the first moive again I see that Geoffry Rush was'nt such a good idea. Although Jonny Depp as Fra Pavel? I'm just hopping jhonny does'nt get single part in the movie. Nothing against him it's just that in most of his movies he adds a comical edge to it, and I don't think comedy and HDM will mix very well. Although I could be wrong. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
Let's play a game! Everytime someone says an actor/tress, you have to say what role (s)he would fit best in your opinion. I'll go first. Johnny Depp would be Lee. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mapthestars says:
sorry that was my sister :wassat:. um… I think Jasson Issac could be a good Asriel or even Faa; and Jasson can handel alot of make up. And if they hadn't gotten Dakota Richards I think a good Lyra could have been Evanna Lynch. She's the girl that got the role of Luna Loovegood in the Potter movie. But if they chosse Pual Bettnay as Asriel I won't be in tottal dienal. He sounds like a good actor. As to Nicole Kidman she will be a really good Mrs. Coulter. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mapthestars says:
if they were in the 2nd movie I think a really good actor for will can be Barney Clark, Harry Eden, Lewis Chase, or Theodore Chester. But then again it may be two more years till they start filming the Subtel Knife. I just wanted to know what you guys thought. As of Claire Higgens being MA Costa I think a better actress would be Helena Bonham-Carter but who ever they chose for the whole movie I don't care i'm just glad they are starting and have a projected realse date. And Wytchbabi I kinda like your Rebal attitude. :wink:. Man I am sorry for writing a lot it's just that i just got on and i don't want to forget anything. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mapthestars says:
Sorry this will be the last time. :wassat: :laughing:. I think in stead of Helena Bonham-Carter playing Ma Costa (like I said at first) I think she will be much better at playing Serafina Pekkala. Ok I'll shut up… for now. Sorry. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
I like Helena Bonham-Carter. I'd probably have to put her as Serafina over Ma Costa too. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
I've been running around the TGC IMDb page…did anyone notice that they have it listed to be filmed in Worcester College, Oxford? November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mapthestars says:
Lo' Alewyn. I looked at IMDb because of what you said but I didn't see anything about part of I being filmed at Worcester College, Oxford. As For Lord Asriel what about Gary Oldman or Ralph Fiennes…it's just a suggestion. I need to get off this thing :wassat: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Willl says:
Chris Weitz mentioned in his interview with us that he's been to Worcester College to discuss filming there. Presumably that still stands. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Tony says:
Ralph Fiennes as Asriel might be good, but I am NOT choosing him for the part he played in Harry Potter.(I am a long time shall we say not H,P fan) November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Wytchbabi says:
This is an idea for a cast list i came up with a while ago: waddya think? :wassat: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mapthestars says:
nice choices Wytchbabi. Gives a nice mix of old and new actor/actress. Just like Lyra's world is made out of old and new. This is mine: Lord Asriel - Ralph Fiennes November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
MCH says:
OK then, I'll add my list, too: Lord Asriel - Some completely unknown actor I'm not sure - you may all totally disagree and think I'm bonkers, but never mind. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Wytchbabi says:
OOOOOOOOOOOOH!!! Audrey Tateu as Serafina?!?! hm………..methinks we likes it precious… November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
But for mine you have to pretend that their not already well known and that I'm not choosing them just because I'm in love with most of them… Coulter: Kidman November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
MCH says:
Alewyn: Yeah I like the idea of Ewan McGregor as Baruch or Balthamos, but I'm not too convinced about Elijah Wood. No offence. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mapthestars says:
Alewyn: I agree with MCH that Ewan would make a wounderful Baruch or Balthamos but not Mister Wood. MCH: Your choice for Ma Costa Being Julie Andrews I don't really like. Now don't get me wroung I love Julie Andrews movie's ecept that I don't think she fits the charter of Ma Costa. Whenever I thought of Ma Costa I pictured her darkley tan as thought she is ALWAYS out on the boat. Plus I Thought of her being slightly heavy set but yet has some build and also gives you the sense that you don't want to mess with her (think about when Ma Costa shoke Lyra after Roger went missing.). Finally that once you get to know her you see her soft Motherly side and she is in her Mid-forty's. And as for the Metatron what about Hayden Christensen. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
MCH says:
mapthestars: Sorry - momentary brain lapse - I didn't mean Julie Andrews I meant Julie Walters. Oh the shame! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Tony says:
Anone else see this. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0385752/fullcredits Adam Godley …. Pantalaimon November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mapthestars says:
Its ok MCH we all have brain farts November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mapthestars says:
Tony: yeah I seen that before on the 22 of July when Alewyn mentioned that they listed part of it to be filmed at Worcester College, Oxford but I thought that was old news. Obvilsly it is not from your reaction. MCH: I asked my sister and all she said was Jhonny Depp and Orlando Bloom but I don't like either of them. :wassat: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Ted says:
I'd rather see Jon English as John Faa he's got that gypsy look and is a wonderful actor too. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Wytchbabi says:
i still say that Sean Connery would be perfect for John Faa. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
MCH says:
Wytchbabi: Nah, I can't say I'm all that keen on Sean Connery - he says 'sh' instead of 's' all the time. I know it's a petty thing to bother about, but I want these movies to be just right. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mapthestars says:
MCH: OK. ( runs to the Blockerbuster Video store to see pride and…) but Based on the google images I see what you mean. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
Mmmmmmmmm I love love love Colin Firth as Darcy With Metatron I always imagined him really skeevy and gross. Like that guy nobody wants to see but he's always there and flirty and gross. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Wytchbabi says:
what about Jude Law as Metatron? he's not exactly evil, but he's a good enough actor he might be able to pull it off. besides, he oozes sexuality. :wassat: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Arriving Somewhere (but not here) says:
Good thing we have Michael Jackson on the story board: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0413808/ (I have changed my name from Tony to Arriving Somewhere (but not here)(the name of my favorite Porcupine tree song :smile:) that's the only real reason I posted here) Well see ya November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Karen O says:
Nicole Kidman is a devout Catholic, I don't she'd act in a movie where God is evil - at least if they don't change that. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Arriving Somewhere (but not here) says:
Wow I never thought that was the reason she was taking so long to to give the part a yes or a no, but now that I have heard that I bet she is going to decline. Religion is a tough issue for people. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
MCH says:
But surely (and please don't shoot me if you disagree - I know lots of people will cinvict me of sacrilage for even suggesting this :sad:) the books aren't actually anti-religious? November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Arriving Somewhere (but not here) says:
Your right for the most part, but most people are not able to come out side their pointless anger and look past the fact that the church is evil in this book and see the metaphor (or simili or watever) and find the undeniable truth. Although I would concider this book anti religion, everything in the book shouts it (I even think I remeber a interview I read were Pullman said the books were anti - religion). Everything else is right on though. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link Leave a comment |
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Kidman as Coulter: Confirmed
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