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Kirachi
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Posted - April 12 2008 : 06:49:01 AM

Natalie Portman is set to star in a new big-screen version of 'Wuthering Heights'.

The 'Star Wars' beauty will play Catherine Earnshaw in the movie adaptation of Emily Bronte's 1847 novel after convincing director John Maybury she was perfect for the role.

Maybury had initially wanted a British actress to play Cathy - whose ill-fated relationship with Heathcliff is the basis for the story set on the Yorkshire moors - but decided Portman could carry off the part.

The film's producer Robert Bernstein said: "Natalie is an extraordinary actress and is right for the role."

It was recently revealed Lindsay Lohan and Keira Knightley were also in the running for the part.

Maybury said at the time: "I certainly wouldn't count Keira out but it's whether or not she wants to get back into period costume, because she's been in a few period dramas.

"I don't count Lindsay Lohan out either. I really believe in the girl and she's coming out from the other side of her well-documented problems - she just needs to be treated seriously."
Colin Farrell is one of the favourites to take on the role of Heathcliff.

http://www.postchronicle.com/news/entertainment/tittletattle/article_212141464.shtml

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Posted - April 12 2008 : 07:52:50 AM

If Colin Farrell plays Heathcliff, then I won't go to see the movie. I don't like the man and I wouldn't want one of my favorite movies ruined by having him star in the main role!!!

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Posted - April 12 2008 : 08:08:39 AM

Natalie is a very good actress and could certainly pull it off. Keira has been in too many period costume roles and I think she should avoid this role. As for Ms. Lohan, well I just could not picture her as "Cathy" at all and no one would take the movie seriously if she was in it. It would become a "laughingstock" and bomb at the box office. Even suggesting her name for such a role is ridiculous.

Wonder who else is in the running for "Heathcliff" as I think too that they should avoid Colin Farrell. Someone less known would be a much better choice.

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Posted - April 13 2008 : 06:27:33 AM

Yep have to agree, Farrel is not a good choice at all

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