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I think Edmunds character in PC was far better than that in LWW. Whereas Peter was well....a jerk up to the his duel with Miraz, Edmund was really an outstanding example of quiet support and strength. He acted much more mature than Peter or Susan because he didn't complain, or argue, or make any of the other mistakes the older kids did.
 
Yeah.....I was really impressed by how quiet he was in the movie. He never questioned Peter's authority, but he has his own way of telling Peter when he's of track. "I know, you had it sorted." And he has more resolved than Peter. I think it was so amazing the way he got rid of the white witch in PC. It was really profound that he actually stabbed her in the back.
 
I'm not a crazed fan girl either, I'm way to old for that regarding Skandar anyway, but I will say I was greatly impressed with him. He's kind, attentive, fun, and just really nice. He's energetic and just great to be around. I loved meeting him at the premiere and wished I could hang out with him and Georgie more. They're both so much fun to be around.

I liked the way the script handled Ed as well and thought he did well with the growth in the character coming across onscreen. Well done Skandar!
 
i have a total new respect for skandar. he is a very talented actor! he did such a perfect job on edmund. nobody could have done it better...his facial expressions his body movements..he holds himself perfectly for edmund. the only character i have no complaints about. he seems so darn funny too. i'd love to just hang out with him someday
 
Earindel said:
I read somewhere that Skandar was somehow related to Darwin. Does anybody know if this is true...I don't really care, and I kinda doubt it, But I was just wondering...
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Yes, it actually is a true fact. There have been numerous articles concerning the matter and he has spoken out about it in a number of interviews. He is a proclaimed athiest and is very proud of his grandfather's achievements in the research of evolution. I often pray for Skandar in hopes he will one day find Christ.
 
I merged the rumor thread into this one. Questions can be asked here or in the fan thread. Extra threads aren't necessary. Thus imerge.

Skandar did a great job in PC...and I can't wait to see him in VDT. I'm sure he will do well. I hope that Edmund will be portrayed accuratly provided the script writers do well in sticking to the book. He was done well this time and Skandar does him justice, but I don't want to see anything happen to Ed like it did to Peter in PC. Yikes, that would be horrid.
 
Peter's character development was great, and that's all I'll say on the matter. Kudos to the writers for a job well done on bring Peter's faith back with our always-faithful Lucy.

Skandar did an absolutely wonderful job in PC. I have a friend who was always more of a Peter fan, and then after the movie she said to me, "Yeah, I get why you like Edmund so much now."

ALL AROUND AWESOME CHARACTER, END OF STORY.

....And I pray for him as well. I don't like going around forcing people to convert (never have, and the thought alone embaressed me enough), but, yeah.
 
hey gang, 2 things. first, skandar's beliefs are a personal detail. it goes in the skandarnite thread. and second, I thought he did an excellent job in Prince Caspian. He really showed that he has grown as an actor. I thought his sword fighting was really cool too. The two swords! Sweet. I'm so excited to see him in VODT. I think it will showcase his potential as an actor even more.
 
I'll clarify with the other mods. But back when LWW was in theaters the discussion of Skandar being an atheist came up. (By the way, I believe he considers himself an agnostic actually). Anyway, since it was his personal life we felt it was better to keep that discussion out of this thread since it is about his acting. The biggest thing is there can't be 270 different threads about each actor. I know conversations go off topic a lot but that's just something that has to be dealt with. I'll remind the other mods though. It's been 2 1/2 years so we do have a few who weren't here for the first nite go round.
 
I thought Skandar did an amazing job in Prince Caspian. It was really great to see him bring a more mature side to Edmund, going from a angry, resentful little boy, to a wiser, more confident young man.
 
I watched the movie again this week and paid attention to all of his lines. Very well acted indeed! One line I loved in the film was his "I'm not holding your hand!" The line seemed so perfect for Skandar! It reminded me of his ad-lib in LWW, "I know how to get on a train by myself!"
 
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Therese said:
I watched the movie again this week and paid attention to all of his lines. Very well acted indeed! One line I loved in the film was his "I'm not holding your hand!" The line seemed so perfect for Skandar! It reminded me of his ad-lib in LWW, "I know how to get on a train by myself!"
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haha..that's funny, it reminded me of that too. It brought back that brat feeling you got from him in LWW. He had a couple moments like that in PC, that just made you laugh. Like when Peter rips his shirt to make a torch and when he asks Edmund for a match...Edmund just pulls this huge flashlight out of his bag...and he has this horrible grin on his face...priceless :D
 
i loved all his lines, but that one with the torch was soooo funny! i bout died when i saw it! his grin was hillarious!!!!! i loved his acting, he did an amazing job!
 
Mrs. Pevensie said:
haha..that's funny, it reminded me of that too. It brought back that brat feeling you got from him in LWW. He had a couple moments like that in PC, that just made you laugh. Like when Peter rips his shirt to make a torch and when he asks Edmund for a match...Edmund just pulls this huge flashlight out of his bag...and he has this horrible grin on his face...priceless :D
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I love that. He's changed for the better but still Edmund. I had been worried that they might completely change him in PC.

He can still be sarcastic and a bit bratty, he just saves it for those who are more deserving, like Eustace in Dawn Treader - "You won't have to look at it if you step outside." :p

EDIT: And the Paris pic is disturbing. But he does look better than her. LOL!
 
What premiere did you go to? I went to the one in New York. He is really easy to talk to and very attentive. I was able to talk to him one on one for a short bit. I didn't expect to get to do that at the party, but it wasn't hard to have one on one time with most of the cast members for a short bit. I wouldn't worry about fainting. He's just a regular person like you are. I think it's actually easier in person because then they're just there in the flesh and not on a big screen in a costume. It's just the person. He's a normal teenager. A very nice young gentleman.

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Here's a youtube video you may have seen. The people actually talking to Skandar are Specter, Tirian (from Narniaweb), Kristi (from TheLionsCall), and myself. Sorry it's so bright in the first bit of it, but all Kristi had was her digital camera as opposed to a regular video camera. It's still fun. We were just shooting the breeze on the red carpet. Skandar is about as laid back as one can be, yet professional.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfcPFnXiEqs
 
Better than it looked. The premiere itself was interesting. It's just strange sitting there watching a film with the cast sitting behind you. About 2/3 of the way through I had to go to the bathroom but wasn't going to walk out of the theater in front of them for any reason....I survived. I talked to Skandar and Tilda at the theater inside a bit and Georgie some. It was much easier to talk to people at the afterparty. That was more fun in getting to know people.

I thought that the cast would be swarmed more than they were. At times loads of people wanted their attention and at times they were on their own just standing around. I had the chance to talk to Skandar and Georgie more than the others. Peter Dinklage was also easy to talk to. He's so much fun! I wish I could do something like that again. After the party one can't help but think of what they wished they'd have said or asked. There are several things I'd have done differently if given the chance to relive it. Wearing 5 or 6 inch shoes would be one of them...and I'd have made sure to have gotten a nap earlier in the day rather than staying up 48 hours in advance. Ah well, live and learn.
 
Skandarluver4eva said:
star's Daughter...i doubt i'll get it though
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*GASP* Good luck!! I really love that character :D

Anyway, I hope they pay more attention to Ed in VDT...I know he doesn't do much in the book of PC anyway, so it was to be expected that he was kind of in the background...but since VDT is his last appearance until HHB (an appearance which is minimal in the first place), I hope they do more w/ his character. Because Skandar is worth the attention, in more ways than one. LOL
 
I asked Georgie about it at the premiere and she said that Skandar tried to get the song up again but the rest felt it was time to move on from it. I was sad. I know, everyone loves Check the Gate. Ah well, there it is.

It would be fun to pick it up again in VDT, but I'm doubting it will happen.
 
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