Record

RepositoryBill Douglas Centre Archives (GB 2869)
Ref NoBDC 1/COM/1/3/2
Date? 1985
LevelFile
Extent1 file
TitleCasting Notes
Creator NameDouglas; Bill (1934-1991); filmmaker
DescriptionThe file contains: general notes from Douglas on possible actors; memos from Skreba regarding casting during pre-production; numerous lists of possible casting choices, notable for the performers Douglas envisioned in his film (the likes of Laurence Olivier, Albert Finney and Christopher Walken).
FormatVarious formats
AdminHistoryBill Douglas imagined several incarnations of his 'Comrades' cast before he developed the group we see on screen today. Douglas relied on his friend Peter Jewell and his much-trusted casting director Susie Figgis to help him narrow down the pool of actors to his ideal cast. The materials included provide an in-depth look at the casting process.
LanguageEnglish
AccessStatusOpen
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