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Hossein Amini to script The Subtle KnifePosted by Merlyn on January 5, 2007 at 11:52 amVariety reports: “New Line has hired Hossein Amini (”The Wings of the Dove”) to pen “The Subtle Knife,” the second part of Phillip Pullman's “His Dark Materials.” […] New Line president Toby Emmerich has continued to assert that the mini-major plans to shoot the second and third stories in Pullman's trilogy, but only if the first performs well. But he also said this week that the hiring of Amini represents a significant commitment toward going ahead with the next film. Read More.
New Line has hired Hossein Amini (”The Wings of the Dove”) to pen “The Subtle Knife,” the second part of Phillip Pullman's “His Dark Materials.” 
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Silverfist says:
WHen and where do ya think the auditions for Will are! Cool that they've already kinda started on 'the Subtle Knife'. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
HDM Head 24-7 says:
"In "The Subtle Knife," Pullman introduces the character of a 12-year-old boy who has learned the art of invisibility and is seeking his missing father when he encounters a vanishing cat and joins forces with Lyra Belacqua." Not the best summary in my opinion. Invisibility should probably have been italicized, but o well. Lets just continue to pray that they don't screw up. lol November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
sisis says:
Well, I hope they will realase the movies year by year, and we have not to wait so much…. And i also hope that all the caracthers casted in the first have commitment with the triology…If this doesn't happen they will arruine the triology… Let's have faith November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Soapy says:
Does this mean Weitz is out? Stoppard commented that Weitz likes to use his own scripts which is why his wasn't used. I can't imagine that would've changed, assuming Stoppard was correct in saying that. Also, wtf? Where does "not being noticed" get changed into the ability to be "invisible?" Major misrepresentation there. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
this is turning into Harry Potter- different directors/writers for each film. i don't like it November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Reedie_Belacqua says:
wow, o.o i want to see Will! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
KDS says:
Very interesting news…Amini, in comparison to Stoppard and even Weitz to some extent, is a much smaller name with a smaller body of work from a commercially-successful standpoint…if one wanted to be cynical, it could be argued that New Line felt it would be easier to assert pressure on Amini if they wanted creative changes made to the script (toning down the religous subtext, etc.) than Weitz or another writer. Also interesting as regards Soapy's point about Weitz's need to direct his own scripts…hopefully this doesn't lead to a revolving door of directors, God knows the Weitz-Antoine Fuqua-Weitz again debacle was bad enough. All this of course is based on the assumption that TGC does the business at the box office to justify the sequels being put into production of course November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
bluestar says:
I can't wait for the subtle knife! I agree with HDM the summary wasn't all that good. and invisiblity… well…. we'll have to see November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
aklebury says:
QUOTE: "Also, wtf? Where does "not being noticed" get changed into the ability to be "invisible?" Major misrepresentation there." Yeah, I couldn't stop laughing when I read that… "Vanishing Cat" is pretty misleading as well. It seems that all the articles that i've read that give short plots of the books just totally misunderstand them. I read one in a magazine the other day that claimed Lyra had a magical shape-shifting 'PET', which is really missing the point. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Reedie_Belacqua says:
Yeah, but that doesn't mean the people making the movie will make those mistakes xD November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mysterygal says:
WTF!!!!!!WHATS THAT ABOUT WILL LEARNING INVISIBILITY!!!?????I hate these publisher people when they get things wrong,very,very wrong I mean……WTF??? :angry: :angry: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
mysterygal says:
apart from that…i cant wait for the subtle knife movie-i think that movie is going to be the longest because there are alot of important parts that you cant miss while in the amber spyglass there are less important parts even though its bigger. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Chrissyboyuk says:
this could be good news that at least they are thinking about the others this early, it could mean they each get the creative attension they deserve!also it may be that a new writer has been found because weitz is too busy with TGC to pen a script at this time. if weitz was to direct and write all three films then he would have to do a speed job at writing the second, if it goes ahead, and that might make it a bit rubbish. So i think its a good thing they are getting writers onto it now. the only thing that worries me is if there is a big gap between finishing TGC and starting TSK because they wait for box office response then wont Dakota get too old to play lyra for all three films? perhaps its just me, but i sort of got the impression reading the books that the story spans about a year in thier lives perhaps a bit more? if they have to wait until each film is released in order to green light the next one its going to be at least three years by the time amber spyglass is finished filming. making dakota about 15. i think i would rather keep dakota (if she's good) and accept she looks a bit old, than have a different actress for every film. same goes for will. what do you all think? November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Soapy says:
QUOTE: I read one in a magazine the other day that claimed Lyra had a magical shape-shifting 'PET', which is really missing the point. God, that sounds awful. I tell you, if all i heard about HDM was from magazines and articles about the film i'd think it was pretty lame. even saying "physical representation of her soul in animal form" sounds a bit doolaly. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Reedie_Belacqua says:
QUOTE: Exactly QUOTE: I was thinking about it too, but i don't think they'll change Dakota, They surely though about it already, it's something they've should know for the first moment! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Gabe says:
Well, this sounds like good news to me. It means that New Line likes what they've seen of TGC so far that they're confident it'll do well. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Tim says:
My hope is that if The Golden Compass is a success, then The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass will be filmed at the same, and then be released a year apart, like Back to the Future 2 & 3, or more recently, Pirates of the Caribbean 2 &3. I think this would make the most sense, as it would keep the actors from getting too old, plus it keeps the release dates closer together, and therefore more in the public consciousness. Plus, if the first film is a success, it should be assumed that the next two films will be successful as well (as long as the quality of the sequels is consistent with the first film), so there should be no reason to wait to see if The Subtle Knife performs well to begin The Amber Spyglass. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Kaneda says:
Why would they pick Amini for this project? He has done practically nothing! I hope they didnt just pick a no-name so Newline could make him their b****. If Weitz is good with GCM, he can still do Subtle Knife. ALthough i fel that Alfonso Cuaron ("Children of Men" and "Harry Potter 3") would be perfect. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Silversnake says:
QUOTE: I was thinking about it too, but i don't think they'll change Dakota, They surely though about it already, it's something they've should know for the first moment! Yeah, well they did it for Harry Potter I surpose, I mean I'm sure they culd make me l-, I'm sure they could make who ever plays will look younger *shifty eyes* November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Reedie_Belacqua says:
yeah silverskane QUOTE KANEDA: just because he's not well known as other directors does not mean he's not good, for god sake ¬¬' i wouldn't like Alfonso Cuaron or any director who has work in HP to work with HDM… November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
HEY GUESS WHAT?!?!!??! I was on the imdb homepage today and I scorlled down and on the "New Stills" section what did I find??? NICOLE KIDMAN AS COULTERRRRRRR that's right, HDM was on the imdb homepage. it basically made my day. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Annabel says:
Invisible? This worries me a little. Lol, I hope it is only a mistake. I'm sure they'll do open auditions for will, too. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
furbaby says:
It's a minor misrepresentation, that's all. Will's technique of making himself "invisible" is the same as Serafina Pekkala's. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
TGC was named Entertainment Weekly's 7th most entertaining film/show/book/anything of 2007 November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Cyphase says:
aklebury: I read one in a magazine the other day that claimed Lyra had a magical shape-shifting 'PET', which is really missing the point. … Pet? Pet?! Did Mrs. Coulter write that? (TGC, Chapter 17, a few pages in). I know that was just some reporter, but I have to say, I hope they don't mess with the human-dӕmon relationship. That would ruin everything. I'm afraid they might change important parts of the story just to make it "easier" to understand. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Vaka says:
I think the "pet" and "invisibility" descriptions are due to bad summaries, not a lack of understanding among the filmmakers. And yeah, I'm also getting excited by the attention the movie is starting to recieve. Last time I checked, TGC was the most visited preview at Yahoo's upcoming movie database, beating movies like Harry Potter, Transformers, The Simpsons Movie, etc. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Alewyn says:
yeah, i was so excited when i saw nicole's coulter pic in me entertainment weekly AND, my sister told me that the top 3 anticipated movies of 2007 are as follows: i love this, i'm so pumped!!!! November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Annabel says:
Alewyn, it was number ten on radio one :angry:. Ah well, it will move up when more people find out about it lol xD November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Kaneda says:
QUOTE: He isnt a director, hes a writer. yes, they could have picked him because they believe he is talented, but that is optimism. And do you mean by "I wouldnt like… any Director who has work in HP to work with HDM"? So now your giving Cuaron a stigma merely because he worked on the HP series regardless of his directing qualities? November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Amanda says:
I hope they find an unknown actor to be Will. I'll turn emo if they cast Freddie Highmore, or even worse, Liam Aiken. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
hippy says:
Any one that thinks that Hossein Amini has no talent is a fool. He has written for Shekhar Kapur, and produced scripts that have attracted the likes of Heath Ledger, Djimon Hounsou, Chris Eccleston, Michael Gambon. Not having a big name isnt unusual for a script writer. Look at Steven Kloves, as an example November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Kaneda says:
Im not saying he doesnt have talent, im saying there is a good possibility that he'll make a craperific script. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Reedie_Belacqua says:
QUOTE: "So now your giving Cuaron a stigma merely because he worked on the HP series regardless of his directing qualities? I've never said cuaron has no talent, god, i just don't want the movie to be lik hp's. You're complaining about something you're doing with Amini o.O November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Will Parry Auditioneer (Pending) says:
I sooooo cant wait 4 the will auditions If they come!!!!! I HATE the way these people summarise things….Vanishing cat? Invisible boy? This is not the extrodinary leauge of Gentlemen! Also does anyone have ANY info on the Will auditions? Please :crying: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
bball_brilliant says:
Me either! I dont know who this freddie guy is but the auditions{if there is} will prbably after the first movie. :crying: They cant hav auditions til then becaus they might not make another movie. the golden compass has 2 make a lot of money in order for them to make the Subtle Knife. November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
CALLUM says:
I hope they will do the subtle knife because i wouldlike to audition for the part of will November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
bball_brilliant says:
Me too. I live in idaho {state in america} so i have to get a visa and a ticket to England{ if the auditions are there like Lyra's were}. i'm really looking forward to it November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Jake says:
id hate it id freddie highmore got the role :laughing: November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
will parry/ any thing i can go for :) auditi ... says:
i am so goin to audition for will parry but i would really like a part in the The Amber Spyglass a small priest part this is ganna be so so so cool November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
bball_brilliant says:
will parry auditioneer, i totally agree, but still id love the part of will. It would be a dream come true November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
person called Ben says:
Can't wait for Will auditions. when i heard they where doing TGS film i decided i was going to audition for will, told my mate and we're both gonna go for it. Does anyone know when or where they r November 30, 1999 12:00 am | link
Nick and Liana says:
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! Somebody tell me now… March 13, 2007 12:32 pm | link
Ldex says:
It would be so weeet to get the part of, Will, and i agree, i mean Invisible, comon May 23, 2007 5:18 am | link
Amneris says:
does anyone know anything about who they’re thinking of casting as witches (like lena feldt, juta kamainen) cuz i’d really love to try out! as for the directors, i think the director should stay the same throughout the trilogy - simply because if that changes the whole tone of the movie will change and that will…. annoy me… September 1, 2007 11:37 pm | link
asterix says:
if it turns out the guy who plays will is some scrawny 10 year old,i’m just gonna give up on this trilogy. ps. does anyone agree me with me when i say that the voiceovers of animals and creatures . i.e demons are totally different to the voice in my head. for instance saphira from eragon sounded ridiculous November 6, 2007 1:50 am | link
cormac says:
If and when the auditions for will in the Subtle Knife you all know, directed at auditioners, there will probably be an age limit. for lyra it was for between 9 and 13 and Will is the same age as lyra so the age limit will be similar. say maybe 10-14 or 11-15 because boys at 9 won’t be the same size as boys at 12 just letting you know cormac November 8, 2007 3:10 am | link
wannabewill says:
god, i really wanna be Will, im 12, and ive been reading and re reading these books since i was 7, ive been waiting for a movie and my dream is to be an actor November 15, 2007 10:53 pm | link
wannabewill2 says:
i really want to be will i am the right age (12) i love acting and in the last play i was prince John in robin hood. i have read all three books. when i read the first book i could not put it down. i would love to be a part of this imagenary world by playing will. November 25, 2007 4:14 pm | link
me says:
gosh, I really wanted to go getting the will part, but I´m 16 and I look like 16, that won´t work, will it? or does anyone of you know where to get a list of the complete wanted cast, maybe I can find a part for my age November 27, 2007 5:25 pm | link
wannabewill says:
wen the audition information is out, can people publish on this, and good luck to anybody who’s dream is resting on this audition, -fingerscrossed- ive wanted to be an actor for like… 7years and ive read ALL the books, they rock. good luck to everybody, when the auditions come out, December 1, 2007 8:05 pm | link
Robyn M says:
I would really like to try out for a part in one of the forthcoming movies, ( or any movie at that) does anybody know of somewhere that i can find ( reliable) audition info such as Time, Place and Age Limit? I love His Dark Materials, they are such spectacular books, i wish i was Dakota i have to say, i am jealous. How amazing would it be to star in a movie with a cast such as this! Well, anybody who can give me the name/address/tel no/web address of somewhere that i can find reliable info on audition times in the UK Please give me a shout. Would be much appriciated. December 3, 2007 10:29 pm | link
wannabewill says:
i would LOVE to be the actor of will parry, ive read the books over and over again, and this will be a dream come true, i hope whoever is will is very happy, and good luck to everybody who wants to audition, about 1 year ago, i did the main part in robin hood (sheriff :P) i was told i was brilliant, does anybody know WHEN the auditions are happening, and does anybody know what they will ask you to do, read a part of a script or somthing? well good luck to everybody December 4, 2007 3:22 am | link
wannabewill3 says:
this is brilliant, could people post on this website whenever the date for the will parry auditions happen (if they are a open audition) and does anybody know what the auditions consist of… what do they ask you to do to choose wether you are the right material for an actor, and good luck to all who want to be the part of will parry.. GOOD LUCK TO ALL. and (if there is one) see you all at the auditions December 5, 2007 1:10 am | link
arkarus says:
i read back and somebody said that Dekota will not be acting lyra in ALL the plays, but theres a strong chance that she might, im guessing (shes 12 now) take about 3years to make ALL the films (im guessing) but in the last one theres a part where lyra kisses will they aint gonna hold auditions, give it to a 10 year old and ask her to kiss some boy, 10kiss10?, bit young? December 5, 2007 3:16 am | link
simon says:
god i so want the part of will. ive got brown hair, dark eyes, i’m good lookin *wink to girls* and im 12.. December 8, 2007 1:32 am | link
rory. says:
I reaaly want to audition for the part of Will Parry in The Subtle Knife as I love the books so much. Does anybody have any informations on auditions or know and good sites for His Dark Materials or sites with audition information on??? December 9, 2007 5:53 pm | link
daniel h says:
i am 11 years old and twelve in febuary i love the books so much i cant put any of them down i realy want to play will and i would like to know when and where the auditions are p.s congradulation to hossain amini December 16, 2007 8:08 pm | link
arkarus says:
good luck to everybody, i also want to be Will Parry guys, if anybody finds any info on the audition post it ASAP, and simon, good idea, 50pressup day, i copy December 16, 2007 11:25 pm | link
simon says:
i just started reding the books ahgain and man i forgot how good they were, i mean, i knew they were good but… not that good! although i think will and lyra get a bit tooo intimate. good luck 4 u all! [= December 18, 2007 1:49 am | link
simon says:
QUOTE: I hope they find an unknown actor to be Will. I’ll turn emo if they cast Freddie Highmore, or even worse, Liam Aiken. they wouldnt cast freddie, hes pantailamon. or would they… December 18, 2007 1:59 am | link
Connor B. says:
God damn it, I really want to be Will as well. I’m tall, I have dark hair, I’m 12 - I’m not very strong, but if that’s what I need to get casted, I’m going to run five miles every morning. December 23, 2007 1:57 am | link
Connor B. says:
I also have acting experience, having been in two plays, and having been cast as the Dormouse in Alice in Wonderland (May 2008, Byre Theatre, St Andrews). I wonder, if I am cast for this, will it interfere with Wonderland? December 23, 2007 1:59 am | link
TheLydster says:
QUOTE: I read one in a magazine the other day that claimed Lyra had a magical shape-shifting ‘PET’, which is really missing the point. That is really wrong! Gosh haven’t they actually read the plot! QUOTE: I sooooo cant wait 4 the will auditions If they come!!!!! Freddie Highmore is already voicing Pan! Come on have you done any research! If you do know anything about any auditions for the Subtle Knife please post it on this page ASAP! December 30, 2007 2:14 am | link
Wannabewill says:
good luck to all, and again, anybody who knows any facts on the times of the auditions for will parry , post em on this ASAP, good luck to all, January 1, 2008 4:48 am | link
sunny.d says:
i cant wait for the auditions for will. im guessing that they’ll do them around about the same as they did for lyra (april?). January 1, 2008 3:59 pm | link
sunny.d says:
i cant wait for the auditions for will. im guessing that they’ll do them around about the same as they did for lyra (april?)-maybe January 1, 2008 4:00 pm | link
Liam says:
I would love to be will, I have brown hair, blue eyes and have good looks. I am a bit of a newbe to acting (started at 10) but when I first finished the subtle knife I knew I had to try out for will. January 2, 2008 12:43 am | link
Elmo says:
Does any1 knkow wen they wil hold the auditions for The Subtle Knife I wont be able 2 play will cos im a girl but thinkin about Angela the girl the meet.. January 2, 2008 8:31 pm | link
will hopeful says:
i don’t have much acting experience but i loved the books, i look almost exactly like the book discribes him but i live in scotlan January 4, 2008 3:33 pm | link
will hopeful says:
i loved the books so much and look like how he is described in the book and my personalitys just like his but i don’t have much acting experience and i live in scotland January 4, 2008 3:39 pm | link
willparry says:
i really want to be will i lovedevery page of the books and i look like how the books describe him but i don’t have very much acting experience and live in scotland but i get good marks in my drama class can put on a convincing English accent January 4, 2008 6:12 pm | link
Liam says:
When is the auditions. Please, someone tell. Wil there be a film ( if there is not one I WILL KILL ). I would like to play will. When I finished the book i new I should go anjd audition for him. I have been in drama classes since I was 8 and I am mostley what the book describs will as. Please someone tell us will hopefuls when and where it is. Will it be in the same places as the auditions for Lyra. January 4, 2008 8:07 pm | link
ewan says:
what is TGC and does anyone now when or where the auditions r January 5, 2008 4:27 am | link
charlie says:
hey, i think that the books are really good, i am on the second one, it is really good, i want to play the part as will. Who knows were the audditions will be,, probly in london i supose. I am only 11 but nearly 12 January 5, 2008 10:49 pm | link
charlie says:
hey, i think that the books are really good, i am on the second one, it is really good, i want to play the part as will. Who knows were the audditions will be,, probly in london i supose. I am only 11 but nearly 12! January 5, 2008 10:50 pm | link
AGG (actor) says:
I would really like to play the part of Will in The Subtle Knife film because I have been acting in school plays and other minor things since I was about 8 and it would be a dream come true if I was cast as Will. I will definnitely be going to the auditions if they have any. I have read all of the books and now I’m reading The Subtle Knife for the 3rd time and every time it gets better. I’m 13, but by the time of the auditios I will be 14 so that would make me the same age as the actress that plays Lyra. I would love to work with all of the great actors and actresses that have parts in the movies because they are truely the people that I look up to. January 6, 2008 6:24 pm | link
Nieko says:
Hey Everyone…. Of course im writing to say that i really want to audition for the part as Will Parry lol. The description that is given of him does match me, but there are 2 floors….. …. Lol its funny when ppl put things like…… Of course i would love to get the part, but i’ll go for a laugh and see what happens! January 6, 2008 11:13 pm | link
Sinny says:
Haha all you guys just want to be will so you can make out with lyra (dakota) in the last book =/ =] January 7, 2008 1:59 am | link
real dude says:
hey im really excited bout wills auditions nybody readin this plz reply me on hanumant.joshi@indiatimes.com January 7, 2008 10:43 am | link
AGG (actor) says:
I hadn’t thought of that Sinny. January 7, 2008 10:24 pm | link
william says:
please i love the books and i would love to be willin the subtle knife but i dont know all the details like where it is and when it is. please if u have any informations please sayim desperate January 7, 2008 11:13 pm | link
wish2bewill says:
does anyone know when the auditions for will will be? January 8, 2008 12:25 am | link
wish2bewill says:
lol sinny good point bout makin out wiv lyra (dakota) January 8, 2008 12:53 am | link
Nieko says:
Theres has not yet been a set date for the auditions, i think theyve just got the script writer, and many websites are saying they will probably be around the same dats as the ones for Lyra were (March/April) Good luck everyone! January 8, 2008 2:03 pm | link
Blakeo says:
I wanna be Will Parry so bad that if I don’t get the part I am probably going to pea my pants. I am 10 years old, but my dad is a director and make movies. Not exactly big movies like The Golden Compass but it made me an actor so that a lot of adults watch his podcasts so everyone who watches it will know me. And a lot of people comment saying they love my brother, sister and me! I really want to know when and where the auditions are being held so I can get the part. My dads website is izzyvideo.com so you can see what we do. January 9, 2008 7:23 am | link
simon says:
lmaoo Nieko! the casting directors will decide alright! i checked out that thing on that TGC (the golden compass by the way ewan) and it said my daemon was a snow leopard called Vyena. it said i was : assertive, solitary, shy, proud and fickle. cool or what. January 12, 2008 3:59 pm | link
rich says:
i agree wid da guy hu sed summit bout will bein a scrawny midgit up thr i havnt read the last book yet which is rele quite poor so can ne1 tell me if thr r nemor ‘young’ characters bcoz Will seems a popular position n im bad at acting n dnt stand a chance. also wen u have to fill in name n email b4 leavin a comment; wot duz ‘website’ meen:S maybe im jst thick rich January 13, 2008 3:10 am | link
rich says:
PS: also im glad tht thr aint like 50000 comments cloggin up the site askin 4 ms lyra’s addi:P January 13, 2008 3:11 am | link
Nieko says:
well good luck to everyone!! and add it to this blog when u kno when the auditions are! lol Does anyone think that me having slightly tanned skin will affect my audition ?? January 13, 2008 5:56 pm | link
simon says:
maybe, but its if u understand the character and you can be two people. Will n u. but good luck evrywun!!!!!! GGGGGG OOOOO OOOOO DDDD L U U CCCCC K K January 16, 2008 8:08 pm | link
william says:
i really wanna no where and when the auditions are for will. January 17, 2008 12:55 am | link
Tom says:
I really want to be Will from the Subtle kife because I LOVE acting! Acting is my life long dream. I am 12, I am english, blonde hair, blue eyes, won’t be 13 until november the 4th. My problem is that I’m not sure how to audition! But I am just really wanna be the actor of Will! All my friends say I am mint and The last play I did I was the emporer in the emporers new clothes which I performed 3 months ago. January 17, 2008 6:04 pm | link
Tom says:
if anyone knows where the auditions for Will are, please say because I am quite desperate! Thank you! January 17, 2008 6:06 pm | link
simon says:
i dont know how to audition either but mi plan iz too make it up az i go along lmaoo…. good plan init January 18, 2008 10:53 pm | link
Lightbulb says:
Hi, i am an actor in theartres and i am very confident please send a letter to: Treveth With info on auditions for any big films January 19, 2008 2:24 am | link
Lightbulb says:
Are you a director looking for an actor Send a letter to the adress below: Treveth Thank you January 19, 2008 2:25 am | link
Arkarus says:
nobody knows yet, but ok, and the dudes who are saying their adress, this is how perverts get ya, they can tell ur 9-12 cus its the movie for a kid, and also… GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY FOR WILL! oh and…… whens the auditions? ()() January 20, 2008 6:52 pm | link
Arkarus says:
nah that bunny werent to good, so anybody know the time the auditions are on, im gonna be Sooooooooooo nervous, good luck all January 20, 2008 6:53 pm | link
Tom says:
I think the auditions for Will are in 2 months or something, I think I have a good chance of getting in, but I dont have any experience so thats proberly a major set-back, But I cant wait! But I am a bit nervouse as well… good luck to everyone! January 21, 2008 5:45 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
i really wont to try out for will parry has anyone heard any news abot open auditions January 23, 2008 2:56 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
write to me at 78,higher drive, banstead,surrey,England my post code is SM7 1PQ. January 23, 2008 3:03 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
write to me at 78,higher drive, banstead,surrey,England my post code is SM7 1PQ. January 23, 2008 3:03 pm | link
Tom says:
The auditions aren’t on yet, and no one has heard any news, but I can’t wait! January 24, 2008 5:39 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
Im 12 and 13 in in august do you think i am the right age for will. January 25, 2008 1:56 am | link
Tom says:
the age for will tehy will accept is from 10 to 12, and teh auditions are before your 13th birthday, so I should assume so, no news from the auditions yet, good luck to everyone! January 25, 2008 6:23 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
good luck to you to mate i just gotta hope it’s before my 13th January 26, 2008 1:46 am | link
Arkarus says:
oh yeah, btw, the ages aint for 10-12, they are gonna be for 11-13 probably, because, its not age that counts now, its just u have to be at least 11, as you have to kiss, and also, u have to be the same age as Lyra, so… all 10yr olds, sorry. P.S, post as soon as the audition info is out, oh yeah, and im 12, 13 in may 21, GOOD LUCK January 26, 2008 2:18 am | link
Ramz says:
I think appearence won’t be important I men lyra in the movie is totally diffrent than Lyra in the book. January 27, 2008 4:59 am | link
Tom says:
I reckon they’re gonna cut out the kissing bit, cuz it is an adult book, and they’ve alterted so much, cuz they wanted it to be for more younger people as well. and it is 10-12 year olds, I’ve checked, can’t be 13, can’t be 9, I’m sure of it, I checked. January 28, 2008 5:32 pm | link
Ramsey lawrence says:
Where did you find out do you have any more information on the audition Tom January 28, 2008 8:54 pm | link
Tom says:
Not really. People say they will be around march, and I can’t really say that that isn’t true, since almost no one knows, but if you tell me what you know about the auditions, I’ll tell you what I know. I just can’t wait for those auditions! Anyway, I found out on the internet, looked it up, and it was going on about it, and how the auditions had to be 10-12, but I think it’s a bit strange havinh all these 10 year olds wanting to audition… January 29, 2008 5:37 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
I think 10 year olds won’t be invited because Will is supposed to be tall and 10 year olds are way too short it will probably go one year over and under wills age 12 I agree with Arkarus January 30, 2008 1:46 am | link
Tom says:
I’m not saying I’m definate, I’m just saying I can’t say it’s not true, but it IS pretty weird having all these 10 year olds wanting to be Will, I was just reading other comments, and this boy wants to be Will who is 9!!! lol! January 30, 2008 5:41 pm | link
Tom says:
I can’t really imagine 10 year old Will, when he’s ment to be 12. oh well, god, I’m So excited! January 31, 2008 5:31 pm | link
Tom says:
I’ve looked around the internet, and found loads of scottis people asking if they can be will. As long as your a UK resident (UK includes scotland) You can be Will! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!!!!!!! :):):) January 31, 2008 5:40 pm | link
simon says:
………. NOOOOOO im 13 in April….. please have auditions before then. IM ON MY KNEES AND FREEKIN BEGGING HERE! I Hope i havent been doing 50 press ups, 50 sit ups, going to different drama clubs, finding new ways to do my hair, studying how auditions work and HAD TO STOP EATING CHOCALATE TO NOT GET SPOTS!!!!!!!!!! for nufffing! January 31, 2008 9:09 pm | link
Nieko says:
Quote: ………. NOOOOOO im 13 in April….. please have auditions before then. IM ON MY KNEES AND FREEKIN BEGGING HERE! I Hope i havent been doing 50 press ups, 50 sit ups, going to different drama clubs, finding new ways to do my hair, studying how auditions work and HAD TO STOP EATING CHOCALATE TO NOT GET SPOTS!!!!!!!!!! for nufffing! 1stly i think if ur gonna work out, do it for self pleasure and not to write posts about it, and u rly think 50 press ups and sit ups a day will make any diff? …. Seriously guys, there is no point doing weights or anything to buuff up untill you are at a later stage in adolescence, u will not buff up, u will damage ur bones, but if u just wanna do it to tone up a bit, thts cool. As for spots, all u need to do is drink lots of water, get a good nights sleep, and u cant help them through teenage years……. February 1, 2008 12:45 am | link
Conor says:
I think i speak for everyone when i say everyone want’s to be will. WELL STOP WORRYING!!! this is to all those people wh say that 13 is to old… GET THE FUCK. i was born on september 1994… (wich means i’m 13) and dakota blue richards (LRYA) was bon on april 1994 wich means she is 5 MONTHS OLDER THAN ME!!! so stop worring.. its likely she gna be 15 before the next one is out. and remember BE YOUR SELF. i mean think about, you can look exactly like will… and not get the part they dont want a person who looks like will in every shape form or way, but cant bloody act. you can be skinny, fat, small, tall… or 50 and get the part as long as you can act and feel like will. well… except for the 50 year old guy. and you can be the greatest will parry ever… except for the 50 year old guy. and you can be the best child actor ever… except for the fiftey year old guy… JUST FORGET ABOUT THE 50 YEAR OLD GUY. just be yourself… “i’m not talking to you 50 year old guy… what is your real name by the way?”… “Oh bob.” February 1, 2008 7:18 am | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
people look were not even sure of the age yet ok this fact based on toms dodgey website so dont dispair i think the limit is thirteen anyway February 1, 2008 5:28 pm | link
Tom says:
Lyra’s 11, isn’t she? I thought she was… oh well, who cares, everyone can go, there’s no one stopping you. February 1, 2008 5:32 pm | link
Tom says:
lol, I’m, like saying it’s dodgy myelf, when I’m not meant to! and I’ve, like, posted, 4 comments! lol! February 1, 2008 5:36 pm | link
Tom says:
Sorry, when I said no one’s stopping you from going to the Will auditions, I think someone might stop that 5- year-old man (Bob or whatever) lol! =) February 1, 2008 5:50 pm | link
Arkarus says:
no body know about the time and date of the auditions?, oh, and you guys that are saying that u wanna be all Buff and Fit for the auditions, i wouldnt bother, the the description of will at the begining is basically that hes not that strong, but that he gets stronger and more heroic as he gets the knife, and i was on the net, and some dude was saying that the age limit is 11-13, possibly 14, if u look young, so dont worry. good luck, and post dates ASAP. February 2, 2008 1:26 am | link
Tom says:
The dates haven’t come, but, man, how I’m nervous! February 2, 2008 2:53 am | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
Guys don’t worry spring has just began and the auditions will probably take place(if they do actually take place) in mid or late summer. Lol calm down Tom. February 2, 2008 1:41 pm | link
do i have to? says:
well sorry to break everones bubble’s but people who aren;t born in the UK aren’t alowwed (is that how you spell alowwed) to auditions as for when it is it might be some time soon. February 2, 2008 8:21 pm | link
Tom says:
spring? summer? it february, and february winter, and the auditions come in like march or april don’t they? oh well, I must be behind lol! (by the way… do I have to? you spell allowed like that. lol) February 2, 2008 11:00 pm | link
Arkarus says:
ive been talking about good luck in all posts, but i actually dont know what u have to do once we are there, do we get given something to read, or do we bring our own stuff, or do we just improvise, anybody know?, cus it sounds to be like people (like me) are just gonna come and be looking stupid acting some random stuff, what do we have to do????? Stella!!!!!, I LOVE YOU February 5, 2008 8:58 pm | link
Conor says:
these are offical questions and answers from chris witzs (spelling) from mtv blogs…. hope this helps…LEAVE ME ALONE 50 YEAR OLD MAN.. obob sorry… STILL IM NOT GOING TO SNUGGLE YOU INTO THE AUDITIONS FOR WILL QUESTION #4 (from Seb): ANSWER: February 5, 2008 10:55 pm | link
Arkarus says:
“I don’t know exactly how we’ll go about finding Will” your a director or special influence in the choice of will, i think not… February 6, 2008 12:41 am | link
to-old-to-be-Will says:
I think that i would be the perfect Will, i´m a good actor, i´m tall, i kinda got the right voice and i´ve read all the books more than once, but the problem is that i´m 14 years old, so i´m be older than Will, and I live in Iceland(N-europe), so it isn´t a short trip to the studio. (pardon my english) February 6, 2008 3:00 am | link
Conor says:
Arkarus i heard somewhere that they just made them act from the script and asked them questions like.. “why should you be lyra” and that kinda stuff… it kinda makes sense… because you dont go to a movie audition and the directer makes you do the hokey pokey lol. oh and “to-old-to-be-will” your gona have a lot of competetion i can asure you on that… but good luck tho… ill look forward to seeing you there=] February 6, 2008 4:47 am | link
Tom says:
to-old-to-be-will, I think you have to be an uk person, so I don’t think you can enter, it was like that for the lyra auditions, but it might be different for will… February 6, 2008 1:14 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
I think Will hasnt got a strong English voice and his accent is not shown in the books so i think it will be different than the lyra auditions. February 6, 2008 2:50 pm | link
Tom says:
Maybe, I don’t know what accent I have, apart from I have a really high voice, lol! February 6, 2008 5:33 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
I better get preparing it would be good for me to ge a headstart. February 6, 2008 5:40 pm | link
Conor says:
if you know out something about auditions.. keep it secret … but tells us you know lol just so we can annoy every1=p OJOJOJ ARGGGHHH OLD MAN BACK AGAIN TRYING TO KILL ME February 7, 2008 9:18 pm | link
Arkarus says:
ty conor, ill practise, oh, and good luck,if u know anything bout the time/dates of auditions, POST EM’ February 8, 2008 12:26 am | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
I heard Philip Pullman himself will turn up if they are held February 9, 2008 3:47 pm | link
Taichi says:
lol XD February 14, 2008 3:53 pm | link
matthew thomas dakota mclean says:
I am a certifeid actor and if any body (cast crew producers) sees this email me if you do not have the part as will yet would you please recomend me i can send a video for the role. matthew thomas dakota mclean e-mail me at staygold62@hotmail.com February 15, 2008 7:13 am | link
Arkarus says:
anybody got any ideas if what else we will have to do in the audition?, February 17, 2008 2:36 am | link
matthew dakota mclean says:
allo i got some news on those auditions allyou guys are rambleing i bet there going to have the auditions in oxford the last ones were for Lyraand they probly also going to be heald in the summer so we dont have tomiss school. February 19, 2008 7:37 am | link
Conor says:
i want info on the subtle knife audition.. *sniffle* … February 27, 2008 11:39 am | link
Tom says:
No one really knows when the auditions are, but I’m sure we’ll all make it, so no sweat! February 27, 2008 5:44 pm | link
Nieko says:
Lol new line have NO idea yet wether they wanna do it, its not just about the money they make, its also about the obvious protests the film and books caused, i just hope they do February 27, 2008 9:25 pm | link
know it all 5 says:
Listen all u guys better be worried about somethin` else - if the auditions will even be in america - Will is BRITISH!!! March 1, 2008 5:57 pm | link
a monkey would be good says:
really wannabe will liv in Holland though but parents froms uk sow that’ll help. but not sure if i can make it:sad March 2, 2008 1:56 am | link
a monkey would be good says:
what about a british nationality then i could. anyway if they are heald in the summer then there is more chance because i’m going on holiday then yaaaaaaayy March 2, 2008 2:42 pm | link
a monkey would be good says:
by the way what do those dates mean it says some of them are from 1999 March 2, 2008 2:45 pm | link
simon says:
… if they dont make it i’ll shoot the director of new line… if i had a gun that is… March 2, 2008 8:31 pm | link
a monkey would be good says:
When are those stupid auditions!!!! sorry i dont think theyre stupid but if they are held March 2, 2008 9:32 pm | link
Tom says:
auditions come soon… it’s crazy, these comments have just flooded in questions for where and when the auditions are. the audtions are supposedly in oxford, dunno anything else… March 3, 2008 5:44 pm | link
a monkey would be good says:
i know but if u have a british nationality but r not a uk resident and u can speak english do you think ur still allowed (spelling) March 3, 2008 7:49 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
mate im sure you can turn up if they are held in britan or not you may not have as much chance as us but im sure you will. March 4, 2008 12:21 am | link
pinchas1997 says:
hello i’m aus tealian and i’m upset that i ca’t be will and i’m all so apset about in the amber spy glass at the end they get separted March 9, 2008 1:38 am | link
a monkey would be good says:
is there actually any info on the time and location cause otherwise i must’ve missed out. QUOTE:hello i’m aus tealian and i’m upset that i ca’t be will i think if ur parents let you i don’t see how anyone coul stop you as long as you speak fluen english in a fair british accent you’ve still got a chance. March 9, 2008 4:51 pm | link
a monkey would be good says:
wy’s nobody commenting is there any info out yet about auditions March 11, 2008 8:50 pm | link
Ralts Greatrex says:
I’d really like to know when the auditions are, has anyone got any info? March 13, 2008 1:05 am | link
a monkey would be good says:
plz answer does anyone know how to get to this comment page by using the home page plz plz plz answer March 13, 2008 9:00 pm | link
Tom says:
I dunno, I tried and failed, so I added this page as a favourite. March 14, 2008 5:54 pm | link
a monkey would be good says:
is this like general comment or comment on hossein amini stuff?? cause it has the most comments on it March 14, 2008 9:48 pm | link
Ramsey Lawrence says:
hey guys lets compare who would most nlikley get the roll for Will March 15, 2008 12:23 pm | link
simon says:
it was suposed to b on hossein amini but me n sum uvva ppl kinda changed the subject March 16, 2008 12:57 pm | link
a monkey would be good says:
yeah but this ones got most comments????????????????????????? by the way i ment unlikely March 17, 2008 1:19 am | link
a monkey would be good says:
yeah -.-’ how come all the other ones have about 20 comments but this ones got like 194 coming 195!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! March 19, 2008 10:24 pm | link
a monkey would be good says:
i know eveybody is hoping on audition but what if they do cast an actor that we all know and hoping that the subtle knife will be filmed it’s all just a little confusing March 26, 2008 9:50 pm | link
charlie says:
i have researched every where and nothing could i see weould be good for info.. DRATZ……..do u know how long i have ben reaserchin and noo nothin. ***** *** N****** UU************************************************** ******* hell **** **** im givin up………**** plus it has taken me 4 months lol March 27, 2008 1:58 am | link
nick says:
i nick has also read all three books and loved the but the most inportant thing is the acting, i’ve being in 4 plays and i would love to be chosen to be will in the second and third movie Because i would love to do somthing with my life March 27, 2008 2:32 pm | link
Tom says:
Pretty much everyone here wants to be Will, I just wanna be an actor, and if u start early, (apparently) it helps… March 27, 2008 5:42 pm | link
james says:
Does anyone no a website which gives info on auditions???? March 31, 2008 6:25 pm | link
Tom Breedveld says:
Same for me, I would love to play Will, but a) I’m from Holand, although my English is good, and b) I’ve never acted before. But I’m not saying I can’t act, I love it. I’m also 13, male and I’ve read all the books. Still, fat chance. It’s not forbidden to hope. April 6, 2008 2:18 am | link |
first comment……… any way, r they doing auditions for will…. aparently they are……….
and well atleast they will get the second done quickly if they plan now
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