Which blockbuster films has Saoirse missed out on or turned down ?
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purple_lemon — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 02:15 PM)
Well hindsight is a wonderful thing and Saoirse could only make her choice at that time. But I don't think there was any doubt that 'The Hobbit' films were going to be a huge success at the Box Office. Granted they weren't films of any great merit in themselves but they were spectacular and entertaining movies made for the mass market. I own them all and enjoy them for what they are, in fact as sheer entertainment I like them better than the 'Lord of the Rings' films.
And as it turned out were the films she made instead of doing 'The Hobbit' from 2012 to 2014 really worth forgoing the kind of exposure she would have received? After all none of the films [Byzantium, The Host, How I Live Now, Justin and the Knights of Valour, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Lost River] did anything much to heighten her profile or further her career or even fill her bank account.
The Players of The Game are the scum of the earth. -
CountJohn — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 02:19 PM)
I think Grand Budapest Hotel certainly boosted her profile somewhat (it was probably her biggest movie since Atonement) and is one of my favorite roles of hers.
The Hobbit films were complete mediocrities. I'm not shedding any tears over her or any other actor I like not being in them. -
Steve7216 — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 04:00 PM)
Well hindsight is a wonderful thing and Saoirse could only make her choice at that time. But I don't think there was any doubt that 'The Hobbit' films were going to be a huge success at the Box Office. Granted they weren't films of any great merit in themselves but they were spectacular and entertaining movies made for the mass market. I own them all and enjoy them for what they are, in fact as sheer entertainment I like them better than the 'Lord of the Rings' films.
And as it turned out were the films she made instead of doing 'The Hobbit' from 2012 to 2014 really worth forgoing the kind of exposure she would have received? After all none of the films [Byzantium, The Host, How I Live Now, Justin and the Knights of Valour, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Lost River] did anything much to heighten her profile or further her career or even fill her bank account.
^I don't necessarily disagree with anything you've written above purple lemon, but personally, I'm happy to watch and observe her acting in those films instead of what she would've been required to do in Jackson's TH series. Other than the love that character developed for..I can't recall the name.there wasn't much interesting about her. Sure, she was definitely brave and the like, but there wasn't a lot on the page to work with. -
purple_lemon — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 05:20 PM)
True enough, it was a lightweight role no doubt about it. And I enjoyed Saoirse's roles in 'Grand Budapest Hotel' and also 'Lost River' (where she got to sing!) but they were very small parts.
Anyway I like to play a bit of a Devil's Advocate on this board because it can all get a bit too unrelievedly adoring don't you think?
Not to mention mildly unhinged! Someone reported and had deleted a totally inoffensive although mildly critical comment I ma238de in this thread and now I have the red warning before I post. Talk about being ridiculously precious
The Players of The Game are the scum of the earth. -
Steve7216 — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 07:15 PM)
You liked LostMovie?
As I've said more than once here, the board would be a boring place if everyone agreed all the time. It was fun when we had trolls show up and post silly stuff because we were able to go at them and mix it up a bit.
Not to mention mildly unhinged! Someone reported and had deleted a totally inoffensive although mildly critical comment I made in this thread and now I have the red warning before I post. Talk about being ridiculously precious
I'm surprised as I haven't read anything even mildly offensive or provocative on any of the threads. In the past, we've had some pretty nasty stuff from aforementioned trolls when some of us attacked them due to the things said about her.
In any event, I'm positive we'll have a lot going on news-wise because of her many projects this year. -
CountJohn — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 08:28 AM)
She auditioned for/was offered Scarlet Witch in Avengers. She confirmed that she auditioned for Star Wars, presumably for Rey. IMDB says she was considered for Cinderella in the 2015 live action movie. She turned down the Kitty part that went to Alicia Vikander in Joe Wright's Anna Karenina movie. IMDB also says she was considered for Lois Lane in Man of Steel, a role in Fantastic Beasts, the upcoming Lara Croft movie, Emma Watson's part in Noah, Sue Storm in the new Fantastic Four that bombed, Jean Grey in the most recent X-Men, and June Mooone in Suicide Squad.
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tarakate — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 10:27 AM)
She was first choice for Scarlet Witch, turned it down. The head of Paramount confirmed to media that Ronan was to star in 'Noah', that part was eventually turned down. Ronan was cast in Disney's 'Order of The Seven', I think that was abandoned too so she could do 'Lost River'. There are lots of other ones too.
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BrazenRaisin — 9 years ago(January 04, 2017 12:16 AM)
She was first choice for Scarlet Witch, turned it down.
This rumour is actually false, a misunderstanding of Whedon's "prototype" comment being the most likely catalyst for its existence, and what's frustrating about it is that it didn't start making the rounds on film news websites and such until
after
she'd already addressed the matter at TIFF 2013 and all but outright stated that she didn't get far into the selection process (skip to 2:15 of
http://www.mtv.com/videos/movies/955080/saoirse-ronan-felt-relaxed-working-with-ryan-gosling.jhtml
).
Sue Storm in the new Fantastic Four that bombed
Also untrue, fortunately. She was asked about the rumours at the 2013 BFIs and shot them down (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2-DIttviEA&t=2m11s
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BrazenRaisin — 9 years ago(January 04, 2017 11:58 PM)
In fairness, I noticed a few days ago that the Scarlet Witch rumour had been added to her Trivia section, so it's understandable that people would read it there and assume it's true. I submitted an edit to have it deleted, but the page hasn't been updated and I've yet to receive a follow-up e-mail, so I think the submission is still stuck in the queue.
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tarakate — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 10:42 AM)
From IndieWire
Jennifer Connelly & Saoirse Ronan Board Russell Crowes Ark In Darren Aronofskys Noah
Jennifer Connelly & Saoirse Ronan Board Russell Crowe's Ark In Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah'
Simon Dang
Apr 26, 2012 8:22 am
Rumors of their involvement have been circulating for the last week or so, and it looks like things are now set in place with Paramount honcho Adam Goodman confirming the addition of Jennifer Connelly and Saoirse Ronan to Darren Aronofsky's "Noah" for what he describes as a "perfect combination of casting." -
tarakate — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 10:37 AM)
She was offered that role and plenty others. Maybe in the next year or two, as gets a bit older she'll do a franchise. I remember reading an interview where she stated that she wasn't interested in doing a franchise just for the sake of doing one like most actors, and that she was worried about becoming overexposed too young, and the script and the people involved would have to be second to none if she were do to one.
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trvscrosley — 9 years ago(January 03, 2017 03:27 PM)
You are really such a downer. She is only 22 and has her whole career ahead of her; none of those films (in my opinion) would've heightened her a career much more than the ones she decided to do. Part of the business is networking and through smaller indies she's got to work with great directors and build relationships with them. Her talent will shine and eventually the right project will come, just have patience.
Also, I've heard she is being considered for a Snow White live action? I would need to find the source, but that would be great exposure for her even if SW is a bit overexposed as a character. -
tarakate — 9 years ago(January 04, 2017 04:51 AM)
There's a new one being made by Disney soon, so maybe she'll be in that?
2012: SCOTT COLLURA Saoirse Ronan (Hanna, The Lovely Bones) is in final negotiations with Disney to star in Order of Seven.
Variety reports that while the film was "originally developed as a Kung Fu retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs [it] has since been reworked as a standalone action adventure that's cut all ties to the classic tale." The project has been in the works in some capacity for the past 10 years. Ronan will play "Olivia Sinclair, a British expat in 19th century Hong Kong, who seeks the protection of a centuries old group of warriors, now a jaded group of outlaws. After the reemergence of an ancient evil empress, Sinclair helps the warriors reclaim their destiny and noble roots."
The warriors are expected to be played by an international cast of actors, hence giving the film better legs overseas. Michael Gracey will make his feature directorial debut on the picture.
Of course, Relativity has the Snow White tale "Mirror Mirror" and Universal has "Snow White and the Huntsman" coming up, so this film's distancing itself from the fairest of them all probably makes sense. -
purple_lemon — 9 years ago(January 04, 2017 05:52 PM)
You are really such a downer.
Oh dear I've caused a mini-meltdown in a generation snowflake type
none of those films (in my opinion) would've heightened her career much more than the ones she decided to do.
Oh really? Then your opinion isn't worth much is it
Her talent will shine and eventually the right project will come, just have patience.
I am not in the least impatient and her talents have already shone brightly many times, most notably in 'Death Defying Acts' (2007).
My point I suppose if I have to spell it out is that in my opinion Saoirse was ill advised to turn down 'The Hobbit' films because they were as close to sure bet hits as you can get in the film making business and that is a rarity. Instead she chose to roll the dice on doing the half dozen films she did do and none of them were a hit.
Now you can argue that 'The Hobbit' films were mindless popcorn movies and to an extent that is true, but if Saoirse had done them she would now be set for life financially (barring financial screw-ups) and be a much more widely known actress with a couple of massive earning films to her name (and in Hollywood that matters).
The Players of The Game are the scum of the earth. -
trvscrosley — 9 years ago(January 04, 2017 09:00 PM)
Oh really? Then your opinion isn't worth much is it
None of those roles that she turned down had any cinematic impact at all character wise, so how exactly is that observation not worth much? The majority of her small films have allowed her to meet with people that then suggested her for further films down the line (OCB).
Furthermore, she has now reached the age (and through the exposure of Brooklyn) to play actual adult aged roles. She doesn't need to take part in action-hero blockbusters in order to make a bigger name for herself; bigger parts will come as she gets older.
Also, you can rest assured there was no meltdown here. I was simply making an observation based on the majority of the content in your posts.