Imagine the HP films were cast in the US

[artsylynda at aol.com]

Actually, Haley Joel Osmont (the kid from the Sixth Sense) WAS  considered 
for Harry.  Steven Spielburg (sp?) was supposed to direct the  first film, but 
when he insisted on Osmont, he lost the gig, or left in a huff,  one or the 
other.  Thank goodness both JKR insisted on a British cast and  the Radcliffes 
insisted it be filmed in England!!  (WB wanted the cast to  move to Hollywood to 
shoot the first two films.  YIKES!)  And just  think of the lovely settings 
we would've lost if it had been shot in the US  - they've used Oxford, 
cathedrals, castles, that long bridge in Scotland for the  Hogwarts Express, etc., and 
the US doesn't have anyplace that can REALLY pass  for Scotland, IMO.  And 
the work ethic and sensibility of British child  stars and adult actors both is 
remarkable - no shenannigans on or off set other  than a few pranks, no 
demands for outrageous salaries (the British version of  the Screen Actors' Guild 
had to jump on WB for underpaying Dan for a role that  CARRIES all the films!).  
I don't want to think how it would be if the  series had been done in the US. 
 Staunch patriot that I am, the Brits have  outdone us this time!!
 
Lynda AKA "Abraxan"

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