(longish) Casting the film (incl OOP - ie some spoilers) was : TLC mentioned..

[Sarah]

>If this is confirmed (Martin Landham), then guess that the rule for 
> casting is (sorry).. anyone but an American (though to be fair, 
> Australians ARE her (English) majesty's loyal subjects.


ME: Question...why won't they let Americans play any of the roles in 
the movies?  I'm curious.  I've heard this before about the cast 
being all British, but never heard the reasoning behind it.  I'd 
appreciate it if anyone can clear this up for me!  Thanks,

Sarah in TX