Not very interesting BECOMING JANE news
Perhaps we’re just getting jaded. An article about Anne Hathaway and THE DEVIL WORE PRADA (which we guess is just opening in the U.K.) has the obligatory tidbit about BECOMING JANE.
Then, in Becoming Jane, she’ll be seen tackling the sad love life of Jane Austen as the celebrated British author is wooed by a passionate but impoverished young man, played by Scots star James McAvoy.
Annes believe people are eager to learn more about the author’s life following the big-screen success last year of her classic tale Pride and Prejudice, which starred British beauty Keira Knightley.
She said: “I know that people are open to it and it’s a very different story.
“I just wish Keira hadn’t been so damned wonderful in it!
“Now I have to bring it even more.”
The film has already caused controversy, with Austen fans saying Anne is too pretty to play the supposedly plain writer.
Anne said: “Part of me was thrilled by the criticism - I’ve never been too pretty for anything.”
The admission just goes to show the lack of confidence the young star still has.
Were we the cynical type, we might think it shows that the young star has been taking the Crash Davis Course in Talking to Reporters. “Just glad to be here, hope I can help the ballclub.” Repeat as necessary. *yawn* And as far as we’re concerned, the “controversy” has nothing to do with Miss Hathaway being “too pretty,” but the film being “too MADE UP STORY.”
September 1st, 2006 at 3:17 pm
OMG!! Anne Hathaway wants to quit acting??? NO WAY!!
September 1st, 2006 at 3:37 pm
Personally I wouldn’t mind being called too pretty for something. I don’t think that statement implies a lack of confidence. In Hollywood looks are everything (with talent being an often distant second) and I would bet she’s heard she’s not cute enough for some parts.
Poor Mags! I agree with you about the controversy for true Janites, but the media doesn’t cater to us and therefore will miss the point more often than they get it.
Wouldn’t it be fun if an actor/actress said what they thought instead of the stock-studio-approved-answer?
September 1st, 2006 at 4:55 pm
I dont c anything with to retty for a role. Keira Knightly is also soo hto and did Pride and Prejudice. Can someone explain why its so wrong with being pretty playing Mrs.Austen?
September 1st, 2006 at 5:41 pm
and why did Mags say:(which we guess is just opening in the U.K.). Miramax has already bought it and is the american distrbutor so it will definitley be released in USA as well!
September 1st, 2006 at 6:28 pm
Karim, Can you get it all in one comment next time instead of spamming my blog?
I meant that the film THE DEVIL WORE PRADA, which opened in the U.S. a couple of months ago, is just at this time opening in the U.K.
September 1st, 2006 at 6:34 pm
Mags I was hoping you were going to answer Karim soon because I was sitting here thinking “What the heck is he talking about?”
September 1st, 2006 at 10:59 pm
soory mags