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I was going to put this in the casting thread but I thought I'd start a new one. Have they found a young Logan?
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22641796-29277,00.html
Child co-star no second banana to Bana
By Alyssa Braithwaite
October 24, 2007 06:13pm
AT just 11 years old, Romulus, My Father star Kodi Smit-McPhee thinks it's pretty funny to be facing off against his famous co-star Eric Bana for the best actor award at this year's Australian Film Institute (AFI) awards.
And the Melbourne youngster reckons no matter what happens on the night, it'll be fun.
"It's pretty exciting and then also I'm up against Eric, which is pretty funny," Smit McPhee said.
Asked what he thought Bana would have to say about their competition for the coveted best actor gong, Smit-McPhee said he was sure the Chopper star would see the funny side, too.
"I think he'll say: 'real funny joke'."
Richard Roxburgh's film adaptation of Raimond Gaita's critically-acclaimed memoir, Romulus, My Father, received a total of 15 nominations, including one for best film alongside Lucky Miles, Noise and The Home Song Stories.
The film tells the story of Romulus, his wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of adversity to bring up their son, Raimond.
Smit-McPhee said making the film with Bana and Roxburgh was a great experience.
"It was really fun," he said.
"I got to meet a lot of people and close friends, especially Richard and Eric."
The budding movie star comes from a family of actors – sister Sionoa Smit-McPhee got her start on Neighbours and his father Andy McPhee has worked in film and television for more than 20 years.
He keeps up his school work with a tutor on set but has his sights firmly set on acting, landing the role of the young Hugh Jackman in the X-Men 4 film next year.
And with a second nomination for the AFI young actor award, Smit-McPhee is feeling confident about his prospects of winning on the night.
"Well I'm nominated for two so chances, hopefully, would be pretty good," he said.
"I've never really won an award like this so it would be a kind of a token appreciation."
Joining Smit-McPhee and Bana in the best actor category are Noise star Brendan Cowell and The Home Song Stories' Qi Yuwu.
Best actress nominees are Brenda Blethyn for Clubland, Joan Chen for The Home Song Stories, Kerry Armstrong for Razzle Dazzle, and Franka Potente for Romulus, My Father.
Some of Australia's biggest stars are also nominated for international best actor and actress awards, including Hugh Jackman, Rachel Griffiths, Toni Collette, Rose Byrne and Dominic Purcell.
In the television category, All Saints, Dangerous and Love My Way are nominated for best drama series, while The Chaser's War on Everything, David Tench Tonight, Supernova and Wilfred will vie for best comedy series.
The 49th AFI Awards will be presented at a gala ceremony hosted by Geoffrey Rush at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on December 6. [/quote]
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22641796-29277,00.html
Child co-star no second banana to Bana
By Alyssa Braithwaite
October 24, 2007 06:13pm
AT just 11 years old, Romulus, My Father star Kodi Smit-McPhee thinks it's pretty funny to be facing off against his famous co-star Eric Bana for the best actor award at this year's Australian Film Institute (AFI) awards.
And the Melbourne youngster reckons no matter what happens on the night, it'll be fun.
"It's pretty exciting and then also I'm up against Eric, which is pretty funny," Smit McPhee said.
Asked what he thought Bana would have to say about their competition for the coveted best actor gong, Smit-McPhee said he was sure the Chopper star would see the funny side, too.
"I think he'll say: 'real funny joke'."
Richard Roxburgh's film adaptation of Raimond Gaita's critically-acclaimed memoir, Romulus, My Father, received a total of 15 nominations, including one for best film alongside Lucky Miles, Noise and The Home Song Stories.
The film tells the story of Romulus, his wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of adversity to bring up their son, Raimond.
Smit-McPhee said making the film with Bana and Roxburgh was a great experience.
"It was really fun," he said.
"I got to meet a lot of people and close friends, especially Richard and Eric."
The budding movie star comes from a family of actors – sister Sionoa Smit-McPhee got her start on Neighbours and his father Andy McPhee has worked in film and television for more than 20 years.
He keeps up his school work with a tutor on set but has his sights firmly set on acting, landing the role of the young Hugh Jackman in the X-Men 4 film next year.
And with a second nomination for the AFI young actor award, Smit-McPhee is feeling confident about his prospects of winning on the night.
"Well I'm nominated for two so chances, hopefully, would be pretty good," he said.
"I've never really won an award like this so it would be a kind of a token appreciation."
Joining Smit-McPhee and Bana in the best actor category are Noise star Brendan Cowell and The Home Song Stories' Qi Yuwu.
Best actress nominees are Brenda Blethyn for Clubland, Joan Chen for The Home Song Stories, Kerry Armstrong for Razzle Dazzle, and Franka Potente for Romulus, My Father.
Some of Australia's biggest stars are also nominated for international best actor and actress awards, including Hugh Jackman, Rachel Griffiths, Toni Collette, Rose Byrne and Dominic Purcell.
In the television category, All Saints, Dangerous and Love My Way are nominated for best drama series, while The Chaser's War on Everything, David Tench Tonight, Supernova and Wilfred will vie for best comedy series.
The 49th AFI Awards will be presented at a gala ceremony hosted by Geoffrey Rush at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on December 6. [/quote]
