Ok, so today's picture is of Hailee Steinfeld, who has been cast as Mattie. Too late, all you Mattie wanna-bes.
Here's another link to someone's blog who has read the Coen Brothers' script. It's an interesting read. I'm not sure it bodes well for those of us who were hoping for a more faithful adaptation of the book. Still . . .
We've also heard at least two rumors that the Coen's representatives have been in Fort Smith. I only have this third-hand, but it seems they were in the library asking questions and down on Garrison looking at the street. I've also heard they were asking at the museum and at the Federal site about authentic costuming. It could all be rumor of course, as your faithful blogger has the info third-hand at least. I've read that most of the filming will take place in New Mexico, which doesn't look a thing like West Arkansas and East Oklahoma, of course.
I wonder if a modern "True Grit" song makes the soundtrack?
ReplyDeleteThere's "On the Border" by Royal Wade Kimes.
It's about life "on the border of Arkansas" and mentions Judge Isaac C. Parker.
I believe its only ethical for the movie to be filmed in Arkansas since it's scenery is a big part of the movie. However, anyone that lives here in Arkansas could tell you the particular places that the characters would have to cross looks nothing like it used to.
ReplyDeleteThat is true. It is probably best for them to use New Mexico instead of Arkansas, because nothing does look like it use too. They would have too many modern looking buildings in the shoot if they shot it in downtown Fort Smith.
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