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ELLEN PAGE - PAGE LANDS EYRE ROLE
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PAGE LANDS EYRE ROLE
JUNO star ELLEN PAGE has landed the lead role in a BBC adaptation of CHARLOTTE BRONTE'S classic novel JANE EYRE.
But the casting of the Oscar-nominated actress has reportedly angered a number of U.K. film industry bosses who believe a British actress should have been cast in Page's role.
A source tells British newspaper The Express, "No one is doubting Ellen Page's acting abilities but why a BBC movie of Jane Eyre couldn't have a British actress as the lead is pretty hard to stomach."
It's not the first time an American actress has attracted controversy by playing beloved characters from classic English literature - last year (07) Anne Hathaway caused controversy when she was cast in the role of author Jane Austen in movie Becoming Jane.
08 May 2008 07:42
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posted on 08/05/2008 10:13
The article states "it's not the first time an American actress has caused controversy"
in regards to casting. While this may be true, it should be noted that the talented
Page is Canadian, and not a U.S. citizen.
