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Dakota Blue Richards PhotoPosted by Ian on October 30, 2006 at 9:15 amThe first official picture of Dakota Blue Richards, who plays Lyra in The Golden Compass, has today been released by the New Line. She is seen in the photo with her on screen mother Mrs Coulter (Nicole Kidman). Feel free to discuss this more in the [link=http://www.bridgetothestars.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=203504]relevant thread[/link] on the message boards. Read more on the CBBC site. 
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KittyKat: says:
She looks -almost- as if she's smiling. But who wouldn't if they got the part of Lyra? Lucky….. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
FB says:
I think DBR and NK are a good match for each other, they look akin in this pic. I hope that similarity carries thorugh the film and in their behaviour. -FB November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
From Norroway says:
If this picture is from Mrs Coulter's party, Lyra was taken to the hairdresser to have her hair softened and curled, remember?? Hence the dollish look… November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Mad Larkin 619 says:
I think I know who has been name using again Bill the Kid please come out with your hands up. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Bill the Kid says:
Ya caught me again ya FUCK HEAD :laughing: Your getting good at this :wassat: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
virgile says:
I had initally thoght that Monica Bellucci would have made a perfect dark haired Mrs Coulter, but hey, as long as we keep things blonde, this might just work. looks as the first meeting between Lyra and Mrs Coulter, when Lyra was initially so seduced by Mrs Coulter's charm. In the backgtound it might well be the Jordan College Master. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
"Harry Potter Barbie Style." So YEAH. Would just like to point out the TGC/NL came out a year before harry potter. :crying: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mysterygal says:
Hey!!! Two people are using my name! Stop it! I had it first, go get soem other name :angry: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Nicola says:
Just no. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
no name says:
why is she blonde? Well not least becos Philp Pullman describes her that way im guessing… i think shes great. shes not "my lyra", obviousli but im pleased. and anyway, surely the character she potrays is vastly more important than her appearance? i just worry that some people who are worked up over the looks of one actor may be quite dissapointed with the film. I don't intend to accuse anyone of being precious but surely we all realise the film will never live up to the books and should probably be taken with a pinch of Hollywood salt? Having said that I really do hope its good! Nicole Kidman is fantastic. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
starcatcher says:
she doesnt look at all like i though lyra would although she looks OK.what is with her nose btw?! For some reason she looks really evil in that pic!!! lol November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Pants girl says:
OH MY GOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!!! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Depth of Character says:
I'm very pleased to see that this savvy group of posters fully understands that compelling characters in film and literature are defined solely by hair color. I mean, oh-muh-gawd, it is obvious from that single photograph that Dakota is a horrid actress and criminally mis-cast because her hair is too curly! Anyone who has read Pullman's works must understand that the blondeness/wavyness (NOT CURLYNESS) of Lyra's hair is CRUCIAL to her function as the protagonist. At the risk of spoiling the plot for those who may have not read it, I must point out that if Lyra's hair were too straight or too tightly curled the whole storyline would have fallen apart immediately. That was Pullman's central theme in this trilogy: A person's soul is defined entirely by their hair…that and their enormous chins. All of you, congratulations on your astute critical analyses of fine literature! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
crazy_stunt_girl says:
Cheers to you, Depth of Character! Thanks for putting that so beautifully; I couldn't agree more! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
dasha says:
dakota looks so much like a littel girl…. :wassat: i kinda cant really picture her getting into a romantic relationship w/ will in the end if shes going to look like a child. i dont know i guess she'll deff grow by the time they film the 3rd one. i dont know about her yet though…more pictures!!!! OH and nicole kidman is PERFECT for this. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
kavi says:
mabye because lyra had to dress up and make her hair look nice right before she met mrs coulter might have somthing to do with it November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Olivia Mackenzie says:
I know Dakota she was in my old drama club. I left a while back and was amazed when i heard that she got the part (a tad envious of her working with Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman!) November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
rosiposidancer says:
olivia makenzi, u r a lier!!!! she did not go to drama club!!!!!!! thats why they picked her for the part!!!!!!!! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
nanouska says:
hey… November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
RaaRItsEmmY says:
I think it is absolutely RIDICULOUS! to have a blond, very blond, Mrs. Coulter ! In the book Pullman described her as being DARK HAIRED! The people that film the movie obviously have not read the book.Raaaaaar! :angry: :angry: :angry: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
RaaRItsEmmY says:
Dakota Blue Richards is the perfect Lyra! She gives me that kind of feeling (just by looking at her) that she is going to be the curious, outgoing Lyra that we have all known! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Randomness says:
is it damon or demon in book2 will calls it demon once :wassat: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
merCUry says:
I just agree with pants girl,I JUST LOVE THİS BOOKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!I have read all series of Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings and I think I 've never read a book like this!!!!!!!!!I love you Pullman for writing this book!!!!!!!!!!I don't care Dakota's hair but I think Kidman is not very good choice :tongue: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Raptor 1001 says:
i dont know isnt mrs Coulter supposed to have dark hair? April 28, 2007 6:33 pm | link
Demi says:
I auditioned but came 3rd… shes prettier anyway! January 22, 2008 8:03 pm | link Leave a comment |
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I dont know…personally I need a fuller, more direct picture before I can make a call. BTW this picture was in an article in TIME magazine, it was horrible. The title of the article was something like: Harry Potter Barbie Style. Goddamm journalists obviously haven't read any of Pullman's masterpieces. :angry:
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