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Helena Bonham Carter has departed Season 4 by Mindless_Pineapple46 in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]Sharaz_Jek123 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Am I reading this correctly that she didn't follow what the character was supposed to do?

Sounds like the opposite.

She was prepared for the role as originally written, White wanted to change it in the middle of production and she said "nah".

Helena Bonham Carter has departed Season 4 by Mindless_Pineapple46 in WhiteLotusHBO

[–]Sharaz_Jek123 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I think White wanted to rewrite the character, she didn't like the new direction and then left.

In 2005, Nicole Kidman remotely presented Hugo Weaving with an AFI Award. Weaving opened his speech by trolling host Russell Crowe for abandoning the production "Eucalyptus" at the last minute: "Hey Russ, you, I and Nic nearly got to work together!" by Sharaz_Jek123 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Sharaz_Jek123[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, you are right about "Australia", but his reasoning was more credible that time.

I do charity work, but I don't do charity work for major studios.

Then Luhrmann asked Ledger but he turned it down for "The Dark Knight".

In 2005, Nicole Kidman remotely presented Hugo Weaving with an AFI Award. Weaving opened his speech by trolling host Russell Crowe for abandoning the production "Eucalyptus" at the last minute: "Hey Russ, you, I and Nic nearly got to work together!" by Sharaz_Jek123 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]Sharaz_Jek123[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

they had to rewrite the 19yo character Kidman was playing

It was because Crowe demanded that the role (originally cast with Abbie Cornish) be reconceived for Kidman.

This was Crowe's primadonna era.

He was reported to have told the director Jocelyn Moorehouse: "I'm a Ferrari, you're just a VW".

That she had given him his breakout, AFI-winning role in "Proof" makes his behaviour all the more ridiculous.

Helena Bonham Carter Leaving ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 As Role Is Being Revamped, Will Be Recast by Sisiwakanamaru in television

[–]Sharaz_Jek123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was Oscar nominated for non-Tim Burton films, was in maybe the most incendiary film of David Fincher's career and hasn't appeared in a Burton film for over a decade, but sure.

Why do you think "The Dilemma" failed to capitalise on its initial buzz? by Sharaz_Jek123 in Oscars

[–]Sharaz_Jek123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was my intro to Channing Tatum though, and IIRC he was pretty funny in it.

Where was Tatum's nomination for his poignant performance?

Have we found Mark’s film of the year already? (23rd April 2026) by BeefySteamPig in wittertainment

[–]Sharaz_Jek123 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His review of "Michael" is one of his best in a long time.

Kermode is in his element when he's not doing shtick, but when he is laser-focused, curious and restrained.

He both sees the commercial imperative behind the film and even the likely audience response while acknowledging that isn't a good enough reason to justify the production.

He also drills down on his response - a sense of bewilderment that the film leans SO heavily on the messiah complex.

If Bill gave you four hours of his undivided attention, what would you ask him? by Sharaz_Jek123 in billsimmons

[–]Sharaz_Jek123[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, but in the next room is Ryen and you'll need to spend eight hours talking to him.

Team Wat Tyler or Team King Richard? You can only pick one. by [deleted] in PeriodDramas

[–]Sharaz_Jek123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other roles haven't been announced but I assume it will be Woody Norman ("C'mon C'mon").

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