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green_key

Cumberbabble

Jul 28, 2012 08:53

Earlier yesterday HBO/BBC released promo pics and media info about Parade's End, Benedict's mini-series due to air in a couple of weeks. In the release we learn that back in 2009, HBO was reluctant to sign on to the project because they felt Benedict was not famous enough to draw an audience. Just hours after reading that there he was on my TV, ( Read more... )

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rosewildeirish July 28 2012, 16:06:07 UTC

LOVE the opening. HATE the pic. Hee.

And, well. In 2009, HBO probably had a point. He *wasn't* well known in America, at least. Who could've predicted the insanity that Sherlock wrought?

:)

rosewildeirish July 28 2012, 16:06:44 UTC

Oh - also. Forgot to mention that the casual clothing in the opening has me all atwitter, too. It's so very un-Sherlock. *g*

green_key July 28 2012, 16:20:27 UTC

Agreed! I love to see him dressed casual.

green_key July 28 2012, 16:20:05 UTC

Exactly - it's amusing the difference a couple of years can make.

Moffat predicted exactly what Sherlock would do for Benedict. In an interview The Moff said he told Ben to be sure he was ready for it before he signed on. He also said something about knowing it would make Benedict a sex symbol despite being an 'unusual looking man' (paraphrased). Love it.

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chelseafrew July 28 2012, 16:49:54 UTC

Thanks so much for posting this. I am beyond excited that the games are in London, and this was a lovely tribute to a city I still think of as one of my homes. Benedict is fabulous, too!

green_key July 29 2012, 00:51:03 UTC

You're welcome. :) I love that Benedict was chose to do the open. He completely adores London and I think it comes through in his delivery.

kelliem July 28 2012, 17:42:46 UTC

That was SO much better than the NBC drivel!

green_key July 29 2012, 00:51:55 UTC

Yes, it was. The more I hear about what has been cut the more frustrated I am. I'm still looking for a dl of the BBC coverage.

tartary_lamb July 28 2012, 17:52:19 UTC

Poor puppy. He really does look like he's had cotton balls stuffed in his mouth, doesn't he?

Ooh, I have yet to see that segment of the opening. Thanks for linking!

green_key July 29 2012, 01:17:48 UTC

You're welcome!

Yes, someone mentioned a hamster with stuffed cheeks and now that's all I can think of! I can't tell if he just looks puffy because those cheekbones are missing, or he'd look puffy anyway.

franzi1981 July 28 2012, 18:42:08 UTC

He does look a bit like a hamster who just stuffed his cheeks full :D

green_key July 29 2012, 01:18:14 UTC

Thats just perfect. Yes, yes he does. :D