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Helen Mirren Reveals Cut ‘Barbie’ Scene With Olivia Colman: We Were ‘Playing Drunk’ and She ‘Tries to Take Over the Role of Narrator’
American Cinematheque honoree Helen Mirren details a cut 'Barbie' scene she had with Olivia Colman in which the two fought over the narrator role.
It’s why, when director Greta Gerwig sent her the script for the movie, the role was not written as “Narrator,” but rather as “Helen Mirren” — there was no one else she had in mind to play the all-knowing, trusted voice of God that rules this cinematic world. Though Mirren is, obviously, British, she still maintains honorary status as America’s Sweetheart — a respected actor who is also beloved for her ability to make fun of the regal image she presents on screen. While those are the obvious projects, she mentions one that might surprise some people – her turn as a diabolical high school instructor in the 1999 Kevin Williamson thriller “Teaching Mrs. Tingle.” Though the film only grossed a paltry $8 million at the box office, Mirren says it was one of her most recognized roles.
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