I think we'd be foolish to be surprised by the reaction, since it really does happen every time, it's extraordinary what it stirs up. And over the years, particularly where actresses are concerned, that one movie that they did where they took their clothes, has haunted them, it's been mentioned in every article somebody has written about them subsequently.....more
No, it starts to get confusing. No, there was never any talk of Colin Firth appearing as a character. That wasn't contemplated for even a second. In fact, when the contract was being negotiated for Bridget Jones's Diary four years ago, I remember when they were discussing the option for the sequel, which was part of the contract, I think my agent said to whoever was at the other end of this, "If there is a sequel, who will play Colin Firth?" And there was a long pause at the other end of the phone, and the woman said, "We'll call you back." They called Kit about a half an hour later, saying, "There are currently no plans to feature a character named Colin Firth.....more
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