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Good Nite Irene
Was Rachel McAdams miscast because of her appearance, the way she portrayed Irene, or what the writers gave her to do as Irene ?
Irene would be a tough one to portray, an American born opera diva, according to her bio:
"She was reportedly born in New Jersey in 1858. Though not explicitly stated, her family name gives the impression that she was of German American background. (Adler means eagle in German). She followed a career in opera as a contralto, performing in La Scala, Milan, Italy, and a term as prima donna in the Imperial Opera of Warsaw, Poland, indicating that she was an extraordinary singer. Adler retired in her late twenties and moved to London."
In the BBC series, Irene was played by Gayle Hunnicutt as a genteel, refined opera singing, horse riding, sharpshooting, Lara Croft adventuress.
My pick to play Irene Adler, if she shows up in future Holmes movies would be, Eva Green. The actress who played Vesper Lynd in "Casino Royale". Her banter with Bond on the train was brilliant. She is also drop dead gorgeous.
Who would I pick for Watson's fiance ? Bridget Regan from Legend of the Seeker....no particular reason, I just think she's lovely. [huh]
MissAmelina said:However, I thought the primary female roles were miscast. If Irene Adler was meant to be Holmes' intellectual superior, you coulda fooled me. And Watson's gal did not have enough appeal.....what about her would want to take him away from the eccentricities of Holmes? Or maybe that was the point......
Either way...I am looking forward to seeing it again.
Jude Law rocks the 'stache.
Was Rachel McAdams miscast because of her appearance, the way she portrayed Irene, or what the writers gave her to do as Irene ?
Irene would be a tough one to portray, an American born opera diva, according to her bio:
"She was reportedly born in New Jersey in 1858. Though not explicitly stated, her family name gives the impression that she was of German American background. (Adler means eagle in German). She followed a career in opera as a contralto, performing in La Scala, Milan, Italy, and a term as prima donna in the Imperial Opera of Warsaw, Poland, indicating that she was an extraordinary singer. Adler retired in her late twenties and moved to London."
In the BBC series, Irene was played by Gayle Hunnicutt as a genteel, refined opera singing, horse riding, sharpshooting, Lara Croft adventuress.
My pick to play Irene Adler, if she shows up in future Holmes movies would be, Eva Green. The actress who played Vesper Lynd in "Casino Royale". Her banter with Bond on the train was brilliant. She is also drop dead gorgeous.
Who would I pick for Watson's fiance ? Bridget Regan from Legend of the Seeker....no particular reason, I just think she's lovely. [huh]