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Post by sictransitgloria on May 2, 2014 20:22:58 GMT
Greg McHugh is a funny guy - are you Scottish Malcolm? No, definitely not - Lakeland always accuses me of having a Twickers accent . I was watching filming today and the staff told me that when they were filming scenes yesterday with Greg., he definitely wasn't playing me with a scottish accent - that's what good actors can do, I suppose. In fact, the Director, Julian Farino ( a Palace fan !) would never let that happen - he's hot on authenticity. Without giving too much away, I think this will be unmissable viewing for all Stoke fans. A brilliant script; brilliant actors and a top rate Director. It will give high profile to the two local institutions dearest to my heart - Keele University and Stoke City Toby Jones, who is playing Nello, is a Stoke fan himself ( he is the son of Freddie Jones, the potteries actor from Longton, of Emmerdale fame). Absolutely Toby is a cracking Neil, spent all day yesterday filming some of the 'Baldwins' football scenes, there's was a couple of recognisable faces there yesterday filming also. Fascinating to watch Toby do his thing and really get into the Neil character, he's a legend and like Malcolm says this will be definitely one to watch out for, the details are spot on. Noticed all of the old Stoke kits/training gear in wardrobe, it was like going back to 1992 right there, by looks of things they have been specially recommissioned but just as I remember (minus Ansells/Matchwinner branding) it was fantastic, they have certainly done their research and as Malcolm says, the script, director (Julian), cast are all top notch! Malcolm - made an effort to come and speak to yesterday but alas with my busy filming schedule never got the chance.
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Post by Turkish Delight on May 2, 2014 22:06:47 GMT
I've had my confirmation tonight to do filming next Thursday and Friday..... can't wait!
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on May 2, 2014 23:05:54 GMT
Why is it called "Marvellous"? Just ask Neil how he is, what he thought of Stoke City when we've won, what he thinks of this film etc etc. You can try it with him outside the ticket office tomorrow
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on May 2, 2014 23:18:15 GMT
No, definitely not - Lakeland always accuses me of having a Twickers accent . I was watching filming today and the staff told me that when they were filming scenes yesterday with Greg., he definitely wasn't playing me with a scottish accent - that's what good actors can do, I suppose. In fact, the Director, Julian Farino ( a Palace fan !) would never let that happen - he's hot on authenticity. Without giving too much away, I think this will be unmissable viewing for all Stoke fans. A brilliant script; brilliant actors and a top rate Director. It will give high profile to the two local institutions dearest to my heart - Keele University and Stoke City Toby Jones, who is playing Nello, is a Stoke fan himself ( he is the son of Freddie Jones, the potteries actor from Longton, of Emmerdale fame). Absolutely Toby is a cracking Neil, spent all day yesterday filming some of the 'Baldwins' football scenes, there's was a couple of recognisable faces there yesterday filming also. Fascinating to watch Toby do his thing and really get into the Neil character, he's a legend and like Malcolm says this will be definitely one to watch out for, the details are spot on. Noticed all of the old Stoke kits/training gear in wardrobe, it was like going back to 1992 right there, by looks of things they have been specially recommissioned but just as I remember (minus Ansells/Matchwinner branding) it was fantastic, they have certainly done their research and as Malcolm says, the script, director (Julian), cast are all top notch! Malcolm - made an effort to come and speak to yesterday but alas with my busy filming schedule never got the chance. Pity. I'm hoping to get to some other shoots, so maybe then ? I have found it quite fascinating to watch the ones I have been to. Three things in particular strike me. First, how hard you guys work - long days and on the go all the time. Second - the extraordinary attention to detail, the perfectionist approach of the Director and the professionalism of the whole thing. Third - what a logistical challenge it all is.
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Post by swampySCFC on May 3, 2014 22:28:42 GMT
Thought we did Nello proud today.
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Post by ST5-POTTER on May 3, 2014 22:35:14 GMT
Thought we did Nello proud today. Couldn't understand a word anyone was saying during the filming due to our medieval tannoy system.
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on May 4, 2014 15:19:25 GMT
Thought we did Nello proud today. So did I. I was far from certain it was going to work, but it did, big style. Partly due to it being a little later than planned, but mainly because Nello himself was there, and Steve on the mike, Pete Bowker, the writer and Toby, the actor who led the singing all did a cracking job. Great to have a Stokie season ticket holder playing one of the Stoke players in the film.
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Post by Miracle Aligner on May 5, 2014 12:20:20 GMT
Anyone know if transport is being provided for the extras?
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Post by thepopman on May 5, 2014 12:40:32 GMT
No, got to get there yourself
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Post by mermaidsal on May 5, 2014 13:15:15 GMT
Good luck all you star extras, give it a big gurn for the grandchildren eh
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Post by Turkish Delight on May 6, 2014 8:10:12 GMT
It would make sense if some of us car shared to Wrexham. Inbox me if as anyone wants share as lift, I don't mind driving.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on May 6, 2014 9:30:49 GMT
Be nice if that nice Peter Coates laid on some free coaches!
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Post by Miracle Aligner on May 7, 2014 9:21:51 GMT
It would make sense if some of us car shared to Wrexham. Inbox me if as anyone wants share as lift, I don't mind driving. Sent you a pm wherty
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 7, 2014 18:42:43 GMT
What was Gary Lineker doing in it the other day?
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on May 7, 2014 21:41:14 GMT
What was Gary Lineker doing in it the other day? I don't know exactly. I'm not even sure it is intended to be public knowledge that he was there, but I think Neil has been telling people and I am told he (GL that is) tweeted something about it. There are at least 4 well known football figures in it as themselves, maybe more. I will be there tomorrow. Should be fascinating. Guys, this is going to be unmissable viewing, I can assure you.
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Post by bayernoatcake on May 7, 2014 21:44:50 GMT
What was Gary Lineker doing in it the other day? I don't know exactly. I'm not even sure it is intended to be public knowledge that he was there, but I think Neil has been telling people and I am told he (GL that is) tweeted something about it. There are at least 4 well known football figures in it as themselves, maybe more. I will be there tomorrow. Should be fascinating. Guys, this is going to be unmissable viewing, I can assure you. Yeah he tweeted it, that's where I saw it anyway!
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Post by apb1 on May 8, 2014 8:04:55 GMT
Is Toby Jones really a Stoke fan?
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Post by Lakeland Potter on May 8, 2014 8:46:46 GMT
Is Toby Jones really a Stoke fan? Season ticket holder - and has been for years. So I presume the answer is "yes".
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2014 10:00:02 GMT
What was Gary Lineker doing in it the other day? I don't know exactly. I'm not even sure it is intended to be public knowledge that he was there, but I think Neil has been telling people and I am told he (GL that is) tweeted something about it. There are at least 4 well known football figures in it as themselves, maybe more. I will be there tomorrow. Should be fascinating. Guys, this is going to be unmissable viewing, I can assure you. Apologies if I've missed it earlier in the thread, but are we allowed to know who is playing Lou? He's not playing himself is he?
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on May 8, 2014 11:20:02 GMT
I don't know exactly. I'm not even sure it is intended to be public knowledge that he was there, but I think Neil has been telling people and I am told he (GL that is) tweeted something about it. There are at least 4 well known football figures in it as themselves, maybe more. I will be there tomorrow. Should be fascinating. Guys, this is going to be unmissable viewing, I can assure you. Apologies if I've missed it earlier in the thread, but are we allowed to know who is playing Lou? He's not playing himself is he? Tony Curran. But don't be surprised is Lou himself also makes an appearance
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Post by Gods on May 8, 2014 12:09:18 GMT
What was Gary Lineker doing in it the other day? I don't know exactly. I'm not even sure it is intended to be public knowledge that he was there, but I think Neil has been telling people and I am told he (GL that is) tweeted something about it. There are at least 4 well known football figures in it as themselves, maybe more. I will be there tomorrow. Should be fascinating. Guys, this is going to be unmissable viewing, I can assure you. Hi Malcolm, Do you think this film has a chance of taking off? I mean really taking off like cult (relatively) low budget British movies very occasionally do? Or are we still really thinking a one off showing on TV on a Tuesday night a couple of kind reviews and not too much more? It just feels like it has a lot of ingredients which are very topical and no one does this kind of earthy bitter-sweet drama like the Brits when we get it right. I am thinking "Bend It Like Beckham" or "Trainspotting". Cheers. NB Won't be seeing you at Fulham again next season!
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2014 13:17:21 GMT
Apologies if I've missed it earlier in the thread, but are we allowed to know who is playing Lou? He's not playing himself is he? Tony Curran. But don't be surprised is Lou himself also makes an appearance Cheers Malcolm. Tony Curran. Good choice, with a bit of hair dye. Intriguing inclusion of Lou. Can't wait to see it.
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Post by apb1 on May 8, 2014 13:53:05 GMT
Is Toby Jones really a Stoke fan? Season ticket holder - and has been for years. So I presume the answer is "yes". I had no idea. He's an excellent actor. Up there with Nick H as our most celebritatious fan?
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Post by Lakeland Potter on May 8, 2014 14:21:48 GMT
Season ticket holder - and has been for years. So I presume the answer is "yes". I had no idea. He's an excellent actor. Up there with Nick H as our most celebritatious fan? Toby was born in London but his dad is from Longton so it will be a "lads following their dads" thing - like it is for so many Stokies and fans of "proper" clubs all over the country. Didn't work for me thank God or I'd have been a Man Utd fan - what with dad and his brothers supporting them from being born in Warrington. I was born in Warrington as well but we moved to North Staffs when I was 3 so I escaped just in time.
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Post by apb1 on May 8, 2014 15:06:01 GMT
He's scheduled to be Captain Mainwaring in the Dad's Army film. Could be awful, could be genius...Bill Nighy is Wilson At least he's seen plenty of sides who don't like it up em!
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Post by stayingupforbigbazza on May 8, 2014 16:45:22 GMT
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on May 9, 2014 9:50:11 GMT
I don't know exactly. I'm not even sure it is intended to be public knowledge that he was there, but I think Neil has been telling people and I am told he (GL that is) tweeted something about it. There are at least 4 well known football figures in it as themselves, maybe more. I will be there tomorrow. Should be fascinating. Guys, this is going to be unmissable viewing, I can assure you. Hi Malcolm, Do you think this film has a chance of taking off? I mean really taking off like cult (relatively) low budget British movies very occasionally do? Or are we still really thinking a one off showing on TV on a Tuesday night a couple of kind reviews and not too much more? It just feels like it has a lot of ingredients which are very topical and no one does this kind of earthy bitter-sweet drama like the Brits when we get it right. I am thinking "Bend It Like Beckham" or "Trainspotting". Cheers. NB Won't be seeing you at Fulham again next season! I really don't know, Godfrey - don't know enough about these things. What I do know is that, IMHO, the script is brilliant, and it would seem an awful waste if it just had one outing on BBC 2.
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on May 9, 2014 9:51:44 GMT
He's scheduled to be Captain Mainwaring in the Dad's Army film. Could be awful, could be genius...Bill Nighy is Wilson At least he's seen plenty of sides who don't like it up em! From what I was told on the set yesterday ( not by him but by another actor) the Dad's Army thing is not yet a done deal.
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on May 9, 2014 9:59:24 GMT
Season ticket holder - and has been for years. So I presume the answer is "yes". I had no idea. He's an excellent actor. Up there with Nick H as our most celebritatious fan? He is a Stoke fan but he isn't a season-ticket holder. When he's "made up" as Nello, he tends not to come out of character, so speaks like Neil - creases me up. He's doing a brilliant job - they all are, including the other Toby, who plays one of the Stoke players, and IS a season-ticket holder ( that may be where the confusion comes from)in the South Stand, and who led the singing before the game on Saturday.
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Post by Malcolm Clarke on May 9, 2014 10:01:53 GMT
Tony Curran. But don't be surprised is Lou himself also makes an appearance Cheers Malcolm. Tony Curran. Good choice, with a bit of hair dye. Intriguing inclusion of Lou. Can't wait to see it. He has had to have his long red hair cut. Looking at him on set yesterday his black, Lou-like hair didn't look like a wig to me - I think they may have dyed it.
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