LinhCelluloid Casting: Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher
July 1st 2010 11:41
Tory Tales by Linh
Male politicians have been the subject of numerous biographical films depicting the turmoils and triumphs of their personal and public lives, but a biopic about a female politician is a rarity. In recent years, it seems that only British royalty gets the biopic treatment such as The Queen, which earned Helen Mirren an Oscar, and Young Victoria, which starred Emily Blunt.
The latest news from The Hollywood Reporter claims two-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep “is in talks to reteam with her Mamma Mia! director Phyllida Lloyd for Thatcher, a biopic of the controversial and long-governing former British prime minister.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter’s article, “the film is set in 1982 and tracks Thatcher as she tries to save her career in the 17 days preceding the 1982 Falklands War. The 2 1/2-month war was a turning point for the prime minister, who, after the victory, saw her approval ratings double and went on to win a second term.”
Why is Meryl Streep in talks to play former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in an upcoming biopic? Are the film’s producers hoping to capitalise on Streep’s popularity? Perhaps producers think Streep’s involvement with the film may earn it some nominations for Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards or Oscars?
Opinions on hiring Streep for the role is already divided on internet sites with some praise for Streep’s ability to produce convincing accents, and criticism for choosing an American actress instead of a British one.
I suggest English actresses such as Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, Felicity Kendal, Stephanie Beacham or Francesca Annis would all be suited for the role. They are all around the same age as Streep, equally talented and respected actresses and they can get the accent right.
I really hope this biopic comes to fruition with an accurate and unbiased account of former Tory Party leader Margaret Thatcher and her political career during the Falklands War, with or without Streep.
KOOKY COOK: Meryl Streep as Julia Child in the film Julie and Julia. Image: Columbia Pictures.
ICONIC IRONLADY: Margaret Thatcher was British Prime Minster during the Falklands War in the 1980s.
Male politicians have been the subject of numerous biographical films depicting the turmoils and triumphs of their personal and public lives, but a biopic about a female politician is a rarity. In recent years, it seems that only British royalty gets the biopic treatment such as The Queen, which earned Helen Mirren an Oscar, and Young Victoria, which starred Emily Blunt.
The latest news from The Hollywood Reporter claims two-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep “is in talks to reteam with her Mamma Mia! director Phyllida Lloyd for Thatcher, a biopic of the controversial and long-governing former British prime minister.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter’s article, “the film is set in 1982 and tracks Thatcher as she tries to save her career in the 17 days preceding the 1982 Falklands War. The 2 1/2-month war was a turning point for the prime minister, who, after the victory, saw her approval ratings double and went on to win a second term.”
Why is Meryl Streep in talks to play former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in an upcoming biopic? Are the film’s producers hoping to capitalise on Streep’s popularity? Perhaps producers think Streep’s involvement with the film may earn it some nominations for Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards or Oscars?
Opinions on hiring Streep for the role is already divided on internet sites with some praise for Streep’s ability to produce convincing accents, and criticism for choosing an American actress instead of a British one.
I suggest English actresses such as Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, Felicity Kendal, Stephanie Beacham or Francesca Annis would all be suited for the role. They are all around the same age as Streep, equally talented and respected actresses and they can get the accent right.
I really hope this biopic comes to fruition with an accurate and unbiased account of former Tory Party leader Margaret Thatcher and her political career during the Falklands War, with or without Streep.
REGAL RULE: Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in the film The Queen. Image: Icon Film / Miramax Films.
FIGHTING FILTH: Julie Walters as Mary Whitehouse, British housewife and campaigner for morals and decency on television during the 1960s in Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story. Image: BBC2 Network.
MARINE MEDIC: Stephanie Beacham as Dr. Kristin Westphalen in the television series SeaQuest DSV. Image: NBC Network.
LIVELY LADY: Francesca Annis as Lillie Langtry in the miniseries Lillie. Image: ITV Network.
EXCELLENT ESME: Felicity Kendal as Esme in David Hare's play Amy's View in London.
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