On Chesil Beach
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Saoirse Ronan
jlent — 10 years ago(February 26, 2016 08:25 AM)
Upon the suggestion of Poetswan, here's the start of a separate On Chesil Beach thread because soon it won't be a "new project," it will be the project.
I have nothing new at the moment so I'll just repeat my previous comment.
We're all a little in the dark here. They aren't filming the book. They are filming the screenplay of the book, written by the author of the book. I would Imagine McEwan has thought of everything we are worried about and has crafted a script he thinks is filmable.
He's written screenplays before, but not of his own works. I remember him talking about Atonement and how his friends all thought it would make an excellent movie and he agreed but noted there were a lot of interior things at play in the novel that didn't lend themselves to film treatment, so he is aware of the difficulties.
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Poetswan — 10 years ago(February 26, 2016 11:22 AM)
I am really struggling to think of younger actors who could play Edward. Logan Lerman? He was good in Perks of Being a Wallflower, but could he pull of an accent? Would he be able to bring the depth the character needs? Taron Egerton? Maybe, i don't know George Mackay? I don't know why I thought of him, he is completely out of question.
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jlent — 10 years ago(February 26, 2016 11:29 AM)
Is that because Mackay and Saoirse have romantic history from their time together1c84 on How I Live Now?
If you check out the Ian McEwan Facebook page there are some suggestions for actors there amid the hundreds of other comments.
https://www.facebook.com/Ian-McEwan-305499726425/?fref=ts -
Poetswan — 10 years ago(February 26, 2016 11:39 AM)
Yes, it is, I think it would be awkward and i didn't like his acting that much, but i've only seen him in HILN.
Someone suggested in the comments Stephen Hagan, he is irish too, but I haven't seen anything he has done. -
autumnhnall — 10 years ago(February 26, 2016 03:05 PM)
Ever since she was announced as the lead, I've been thinking about the role of Edward, and what actors could portray him. I thought the most obvious ones like Taron Egerton or Jack O'Connell. When I read the book I pictured Aaron Johnson, but now I think he looks kind of old for her; someone has already mentioned Logan Lerman. I even thought about Harry Treadaway, they have already worked together, but he's also older than her. I have been thinking (a lot) and my favorite now is Nico Mirallegro! They're about the same age, he's quite talented, but I don't think that's going to happen
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monicsufmg — 10 years ago(February 28, 2016 10:35 PM)
Jack OConnell, right?
Ive been mentioning him here since day one.
It will be fun to see if we can guess here. The actor should be announced anytime soon, I suppose.
"How is it possible to feel nostalgia for a world I never knew?" - The Motorcycle Diaries -
Steve7216 — 10 years ago(February 28, 2016 10:03 PM)
I'd thought of him as well, but I haven't seen him in a film on a prestige level where he could show his range and acting chops. I've found him likable and competent, but I wonder how good his skill is given the kind of film we're dealing with here. It's a fine suggestion though.
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cadelano — 10 years ago(February 29, 2016 07:33 AM)
Nicholas Hoult is a bloody amazing actor! If you haven't, check his work on
Skins
where he plays a charismatic, manipulative douchebag as convincingly as he played Hux in
Fury Road
or the wimpy kid from
About a Boy
(well, he ain't looking wimpy anymore). This year he'll be in
Equals
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drummer-girl — 10 years ago(March 03, 2016 02:43 PM)
Another one to watch is his performances in "a single man" and "Wah-wah"
He is phenomenal.
I actually think he is one of the few who could stand toe to toe with Saoirse. Emory Cohen is one of the first who didn't get lost in scenes with her, and I'd consider Hoult a more experienced, stronger actor. -
Poetswan — 10 years ago(March 02, 2016 12:46 PM)
Looks like it was Saoirse and her agent who went after this role:
http://klou.tt/kbdh5lftg0y5 -
Steve7216 — 10 years ago(March 02, 2016 05:54 PM)
Did you read this quote Poetswan?
SW: She has an ethereal presence, which is extraordinary. She is in the top 4 or 5 actresses in the world. You just have her walk into a scene and you immediately want to know who she is and what shes about. -
jlent — 10 years ago(April 06, 2016 02:26 PM)
How about Douglas Booth? I know next to nothing about him but he's quite obviously nuts about Saoirse and is in the new "Loving Vincent" with her.
Smitten:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOvdqSHcnVk&nohtml5=False
More smitten:
http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/saoirse-ronans-eyes-deserve-oscar-7387125