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No Paul Bettany for Compass, reports sayPosted by on August 10, 2006 at 8:24 amNew Line are saying that rumours that Paul Bettany would take the role of Lord Asriel in The Golden Compass movie are false. Our source within New Line said that he can, “guarantee that Paul Bettany is not cast in this movie.” We were given to understand previously that Bettany was interested in the part, but that negotiations were stalling over fees - with New Line wanting to scale the actor's fees down for the first movie, where Asriel has comparatively little to do. This may have led to Bettany eventually turning down the role. As with all rumours, things may change - but this seems to be how things stand at the moment.
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hippy says:
well, according Variety and comingsoon, Daniel Craig has taken it. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Baz Bamigboye. says:
Daniel Craig's going to be busy fitting in duties as Lord A plus the Bond pictures.Shame New Line couldn't come to terms with Paul Bettany,but Daniel Craig's just as powerful a screen actor.He and Nicole Kidman worked together on a thriller that's due for release soon so you can take a peek on how they look together on screen.Baz Bamigboye. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
KittyKat: says:
Bettany's playing Dustfinger in Inkheart now. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link Leave a comment |
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Sorry, but James Purefoy is too much of a pretty boy to be Asriel. Try Michael Fassbender, he smoulders!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Michael_Fassbender_as_Azazeal.jpg
November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link