Kate Winslet and Alan Rickman video Q&A 14 April

I like the look of this film!

They seemed to answer the questions from the people who have never been on gransnet before. And, to answer my own question I think this is part of the very good publicity that has been generated for this film ...

Having just viewed the much awaited video, I think it's safe to say that neither actor viewed any of the questions on Gransnet!! Possibly a lucky escape for them

Damn autocorrect... the "use" should of course be "true". Sorry.

Logo Cook

Has a certain ring to it.

Phew, that's a relief. As Jingle says, this is surreal......... [dippy emoticon]

I wonder if AR and KW got to see all the posts?

It's a good job they're both such good actors as they'd never have been able to keep a straight face after reading some of them...

This thread is the strangest thing I've ever seen on Gransnet.

Another world.

James Cook. Sorry. There's no edit button.

For Mr. Rickman:

is it use that you are a descendant of Lieutenant John Rickman who sailed with Logo Cook?

I am happy as can be today!

Back to Kate I think!

Oo-er Soontobe! Got out of bed the wrong side today?

Just how long is this Question & Answer film going to be? I'm going to need a bigger box of popcorn.

I am not sure how your answer is relevant Soutra? I wasnt meaning her auditioning.
I think that she will be able to remember back to when she first auditioned? And will know others that do.
Whatever. I think that Kate can manage the question if she chooses to answer it.

I can't believe Kate Winslet auditions any more soontobe! More like her agent begs her to consider a script having had an availability check first for the next 5 years!

Does your name have to end in Mender to post on this thread?
Some right daft questions whatever

Dear Kate

If someone looks like everyone else at auditions, is there a good way to stand out?
Or is it a case of finding a different avenue in?

I loved Jude the Obscure, but then I'm mad keen on Thomas Hardy stuff anyway. Strangely enough, it was watching the trailers for Far from the Madding Crowd and A Little Chaos that made me realise that the latter was the one that I wanted to see. I also see [referring back to my point about the importance of publicity] that there are offers of film tickets and garden seeds etc. Very clever [but rather charming].

Hi Kate, i loved oyur portrayal of Janine in the Divergent films. how was it to play such a hateful character? i read that you've built quite a friendship with Shailene Woodley - it must feel nice to be able to offer support and advice to younger actresses experiencing the industry as you did at tht age?

so looking forward to seeing the film when it comes out I have fond memories of sense and sensibility - one of my favourite films. I remember lots of singing from Kate in particular in it. can we expect any musical renditions from her in this one? (I hope so) Kate, are you a musical person in real life?

Ooh Alan Rickman - swoon - does he mind being known as one of the sexiest actors ever?

I have a question for Alan Rickman. Does it bother you that you often seem to be typecast in people's minds as a villain - even though you are not necessarily typecast on screen? (And do you prefer playing goodies or baddies?)

I hope I'm not too late? I read this morning in the paper that Kate was scared of Alan Rickman! Is this true?