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Chapter 32: The Half-Wit Ponce
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Leavesden Studios, UK. October 2007.
Dilemmas did diddly-squat when it came to delaying production. If the money train was full speed ahead, there wasn’t any thought going into the trolley problem. It wouldn’t matter who and how many were tied to the tracks, rather than choose, the train would skillfully drift on to both rails at the same time and run everyone over just to be safe.
Needless to say, the Hogwarts Express was chugging along.
While he walked around trying to get a sit-down with the higher-ups at WB, David Heyman hammered down upon production and told us to get to work. Thankfully, the hammer that hit my head was inflatable and made squeaky noises.
Sure, there were scenes that had been parked back at the depot for maintenance, but aside from them, plenty of lines were operational and left to be said.
Case in point: the unbreakable vow scene with Snape and the Black sisters played by Alan Rickman, Helen McRory, and the generally gothic Helena Bonham Carter.
Often, when there were scenes I wasn’t involved in, I liked to observe and take notes.
Cinematography, editing, you name it. Direction was at least temporarily off the table, so I found myself at the sound station with both ears tuned into the three actors as they put a bow on the scene.
“I do believe we’ve got the shot. That’ll be all for today, I think. Thank you all for your cooperation.” My self righteousness allowed me to duck and weave that last little jab from Yates on his way off set.
I’d have smirked, but the smile on my face was supplanted by chagrin, “Bas. Come over here… immediately,” when Alan Rickman beckoned me. Stupid of me to think I’d be able to avoid every blow.
Wasn’t a stretch of the imagination to feel like a criminal when my mentor reeled me in with a crook of his finger.
Not needing any more evidence against me, I flipped the switches that shut off the sound recording before marching up to my trial.
“How’s ever-”
“Sit!” Alan didn’t even let me meet anyone before getting to the meat of the issue. I parked my rump steak on the open seat next to Helen with her two-tone hairdo. This was my first official introduction to her, so I turned to say a quick hello, and Alan in turn used the prop newspaper in his hand to say how-do-you-do to his favourite target - the back of my head.
Whap! Tut-tut-tut… That crooked finger was now wagging in my face. “Pleasantries will…be reserved for after I’m done doling out the unpleasantries.”
Sheepishly rubbing the back of my head, I rapidly realized I’d walked right into the middle of a pack of wolves, like a lamb for slaughter. HBC didn’t bother holding back the cackle that Helen politely stifled behind her painted nails.
“You know, I’ve remained quite proud of myself over the years I’ve been watching over your progress. I take full credit for sowing the seeds of your sprouting skill and pruning your pubescent penchant for pussy.” Which was true enough considering I hadn’t chased tail for nearly a year now, but that didn’t mean Rickman could get his jollies by dangling my bits so publicly.
That last comment tickled both the women, as well as my flaming cheeks, pink. “Must you go straight for the twig and berries?”
Undeterred, Alan continued to cut me down to size. “Never would I have expected such hubris from you, Bas. Churlishly stomping out over a script dispute… Disappointing.”
He wasn’t there, and neither was the present company beside us, but word travels fast. “That word’s been said to me so many times over the last week that it’s starting to lose all meaning.” But I must persevere for the greater good. “Bad form. I get it. But it’s not like I’m skiving off. This isn’t even my set, but I’m still showing up to it.”
Alan’s fake copy of the daily prophet looked like it wanted to take another swipe. With how comfortably he was wielding it, was it any wonder Snape was so good with his wand?
“Do lay off the poor boy.” Helen’s hand raised up to shield my forehead. “Which one of us hasn’t gotten too impassioned over a script?”
HBC, on the other hand, wasn’t quite interested in letting me have it ez. “Better he learn now than later. You’ll soon understand that directors are far more stubborn than most. Take my husband, for instance. Do you know what response actors get when they approach Tim Burton with their unwanted ideas? He just scribbles on his storyboards until they get tired and go away. And I assure you, these are big names and bigger egos. I’m his wife, and on set, even I can’t get a word in edgewise.” And with a guy like Tim Burton, there was plenty of edge to be had.
I’d have loved to make a corpse bride joke right about now, but even my underdeveloped sense of self preservation told me that the table between us wouldn’t pose any obstacle. Bellatrix wasn’t half as crazy as HBC was.
“Given your aversion to the script, I instead urge you to read…” Alan’s eyes narrowed, “my…” he stooped his neck, “lips.” And leaned in inches away from my face. “I consider you a fine actor. You must control your emotions - you are fully capable of it regardless of your circumstances.”
Instinctually, I wanted to shift back from his looming and press deeper into Helen. But the weight of his sincerity sat heavier on my shoulders than her arm did. “While I have you in my personal space… D’you remember last year when you taught me about anger being easy?”
“Ridding myself of the intensely therapeutic memory of dunking your head into a tub of water again and again would undo years of healing.” C’mon man…
“Ah, I wish I could’ve been there. Or even participated.”
Leaping over that particular table, I continued running. “My point is, if there’s one thing I can promise you, what I’m doing right now is firmly in the realm of difficult.” Alan’s nostrils flared in an attempt to sniff out any bullshit. But for once, I wasn’t speaking any. Just don’t ask for details, because I couldn’t divulge.
“Hmm…” Maybe the lighting guy had been playing around on his console, but I swear when Alan peeled his face away from mine and sat cozily back in his chair, the room - to my eyes - became a lot brighter. “Perhaps I should be listening to my own lessons. Anger is… too easy.” What I had failed to notice, however, was that even though his face was no longer a hair’s breadth away, his hand, complete with rolled newspaper, was still very much within reach, until a nice tight swat! met my temple. “And you are too clever by half.”
–
Leavesden Studios, UK. October 2007.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to our continued coverage of Beat-Bas’-Butt-Like-A Big-Bass-Drum-lympics. In our next event, let’s go live to the Weasley’s Burrow set for the last round of dodge-Bas for the day.
Plates and plates of the prop, but actual food that’d been decorating the Weasley dinner table were piled on trays and carried away, leaving the surface as devoid as the stilted conversations I was growing accustomed to with my co-stars. “So I guess we know what’s on the menu today.” Rupert, bless his heart, wore his awkward heart on his tattered sweater sleeve. He was the only redhead left at the table after Karen Gillan and the Phelps twins had left.
“Honestly, they could stand to pluck up just a little bit of courage. It’s not like you bit their heads off, Bas.” They could stuff all the lovey-dovey nonsense they wanted into the script, but Emma clearly wasn’t feeling it outside of her takes.
“Don’t worry, they’ll get over it, Em. Right now I’m the guy who farted in a crowded elevator. It’s only natural people are going to avoid me until the smell stops lingering.”
Though I do have to give full credit to them for keeping that sentiment buried during shooting. And even if my patience was being burnt to cinders, at least in this rendition of the movie, the Burrow wouldn’t be.
“Well, there goes my appetite.”
“Not the worst thing in the world, Grint.” This table I felt much more secure in crossing when I grabbed Rupert’s wrists and flapped his arms. “You’re one more bite of bread away from being called doughy.”
“Oi, mate!” He snatched his hands away and buried a fistful of knuckles deep into my upper arm. The wife-beater the wardrobe department had stuffed him into was making a lot more sense. “And you’re one less bloke away from being that lonely tosser talking to himself in the corner.” Good thing I, at least, had to wear longer sleeves, because that bitch was gonna bruise.
And with how hard Emma slapped her palm to her forehead, she was at risk of that, too. “Can the both of you please take this seriously? I’d actually like to be able to enjoy a meal with my friends - which includes you, Bas - without having to sit through silence and scratchy cutlery.”
“Hey, look, right now everyone who was at the table read thinks I’m like one of the pimples on their face. Ready to pop-”
“Thank you very much for that visual.”
“I can punch you again if that’s what you want.”
“Give them a few more days. They’ll see that I’ve cooled off, and we’ll all happily return to the status quo. In the meantime, I need the two of you to make nice so that when I come bearing an apology, I have an in. Can you do that for me?”
“Spread the misery, why don’t you?”
“I think what he means is, yes, of course. Come along, Rupert.” Never doubted my two little minions for a moment.
“It seems zat zey too, have abandoned you mon ami.” Though clearly someone else erroneously did. Lea Seydoux, who reprised her role as Fleur Delacour cleared her phlegm and slunk in from whatever corner she was hiding in. “Come, mon degenere, let us take la pause dejeuner togezer.”
Not the most flattering title, but I wasn’t about to spurn the lunch invite. “After you.” And then my phone rang. It was Anita. “Maybe not.” I was changing her name Cock Blockula first thing after this call. “I’m sorry, Lea. Can’t avoid this call, I’m afraid. I’ll make it up to you next time.”
“Maybe I do not have an appetite for you, zen.” If I ever had a rival when it came to flirting, Lea would undoubtedly be her. “Such a pretty face on you, such a shame you shall die alone.” I retract my previous statement. Without even a second glance at me, she twirled around and sashayed away. My eyes immediately followed her exaggeratedly swaying hips. I retract my retraction.
“Took you long enough.” Anita complained as soon as I answered her call.
“This better be good. I’m skipping out on a very special lunch for this.”
“Oh, yeah? So I’m guessing you don’t want to hear about how I successfully sniffed out your potential next project.” With a little help from Tom Cruise’s people, who had in fact gotten in touch with Anita like he’d promised.
“Please spare me the snapping. I’ll become a turtle if everyone keeps pushing me. So, was it true?”
“TC isn’t involved but his longtime buddy, Jerry Bruckheimer, is extending his deal with Disney to produce another tent-pole franchise now that Pirates is finished. It’s still early days but I’ve already gone and put your name in the ring for contention. I’ll get you in a room with them as soon as feasible.”
“Sounds like a plan.” Now let’s bolster the other scheme I have running as well. “Do me a favour and discretely float this up to WB.” Hopefully this’ll light a fire under their butts and help Heyman get some headway.
“Consider it done. And some quick extra advice, learn something called parkour in your off time. I don’t know what that is, but there was a lot of it being discussed for this movie.”
More French past times were in my immediate future.
Comments
Rivo
Yeah. I've seen multiple comments about Bas going for an Oscar, replacing previous Oscar winners over on QQ. But I'm more interested in the runner ups awards wise and what Bas can do to change history in that regard. Stepping back from awards, an example of a mediocre film, box office wise, that I would have loved if it became something more would be John Carter. Unfortunately, that film was made to fail intentionally, as a way to oust the Disney CEO at the time. Also, 2012 release date, would probably not line up for Bas' schedule.
Rivo
It's a tough one. It would be a people pleaser for sure, a lot of readers really want to see it... But apart from Sean Bean, they really went to the effort of not casting anyone who had a name before the show started, didn't they? I'm sure there are a few names here and there you could mention as being famous, but I just can't think of anyone as big as Bas being cast in GoT. Honestly, I think you should save Bas being the GoT franchise for House of the Dragon or Dunk and Egg. He might make for a better Daemon Targaryen than Matt Smith, who's pretty good in the role. But idk, there's just something missing for me that maybe Bas can fill.
blackshadow111
People only forget it because it was crap though. If he makes it good he runs the risk of being memorable enough to get into trouble due to it.
David Karlsson
You mean I bought Disney+ for nothing?
Bar Calak
I love a good one and done romcom too.
Bar Calak
GoT is still possible, though for one of two unusual characters. I'm still undecided on this tbh.
Bar Calak
I'm tapping my nose at you just fyi. Though Bas has a thing for older ladies one like he won't cross is the marital one. I think that'd ruin his character.
Bar Calak
I wish.
Bar Calak
The kids will come around. No biggie. Bas has just done the equivalent of calling his teacher mommy in front of the whole class. They'll get over it. And Bas always finds a way to come out on top!
Bar Calak
Forget honesty. Duck and cover is the best policy. Agreed.
Bar Calak
Controversy imo exist mostly on social media. At the end of the day the numbers will always speak louder than the complaints. That said - yea Bas is going to have a headache dealing with certain people in his life lol
Bar Calak
Speculate away I live for it!
Bar Calak
The underlying property of PoP was solid, it's just that Mike Newell and Disney having their fingers on it makes it an impossible fix. Sometimes it's better to cut your losses. Full agreement on a movie only needing to be fun - that's the whole point of entertainment. There are better movies out there for Bas to enjoy being a part of.
Bar Calak
Maybe... Maybe not.
Bar Calak
Yes I've had a bit of a meanstreak with the last few chapters I must admit. Won't apologize though, I like seeing the BP go up haha. Fight or flight is a natural response Imo but hopefully the counterattack feels more like Bas. Better movies out there. I know some people go back and watch the movies I mention. I don't want to subject people to the really bad ones haha.
Bar Calak
They've all been in the biz so long they've both seen and been divas. Rickman just wants to ensure Bas doesn't make it a habit.
Bar Calak
There are more flops that Bas can better. Defo something he's going to be doing a lot of in the future. Meeting Gemma again was super tempting though.
Bar Calak
That's the Mike Newell effect.
Bar Calak
Better to nip that in the bud asap then
Bar Calak
Mike Newell would only be a detriment to Bas' career. Yuck lol
Bar Calak
Could be. Not Bas' problem though haha
Bar Calak
There's be better ops to cemeting himself as a full fledged action star. That said I'm also more familiar with AC - the games. Though I haven't played since odyssey and don't plan on it either.
Bar Calak
Eventually Bas has go to be part of a lacklustre project. It's only inevitable. Has happened to every actor ever Bas shouldn't be the exception.
Bar Calak
Don't wonder too hard now, better things to think about haha
Bar Calak
Yea I didnt even realize how close the names were while writing in my head Helena isn't even her name it's HBC lol
Bar Calak
On love actually and TT he was basically taking advantage of his trained acrobatics not actual free running. The parkour craze of the 2010s was a bit more involved than that.
Bar Calak
Turning box office bombs ar at least mediocre performers into actually successful films is sort of the plan. And while reuniting with Gemma is extremely tempting, there are more things Bas can do than sell his sould to Disney this early.
Bar Calak
Don't laugh too hard now lol
Bar Calak
Doing a nice cage movie is just poking the beehive tbh haha
Bar Calak
I think most people forget that Jake Gyllenhaal was even in that movie not to mention the other heavy hitters. Even if Bas went for it he'd be fine. If lol.
Bar Calak
Prince of Persia. The failed successor to Pirates
Bar Calak
Hopefully no one bought a ticket to that movie lol
TheMackAttack
You seem set on Prince of Persia, but I don’t see how to save that movie and if you did the plan was for it to be a series and honestly Bas probably needs some time away from those. When was 17 Again filmed? He could agree to that movie as part of the compromise to get HP back on track.
David Karlsson
While doing 3 projects simultaneously would be a bit much long term, establishing his career just after Potter will be important. Emma and Daniel fell off the radar after it ended and haven't really got the same level of fame since. High profile projects will be important then to be considered for roles after the Harry potter craze winds down a bit. But you're right he could do other things as he'll probably not have jobs all year. Writing a biography, or the start of one with more or less the premise of this story could be good. Then release the book when his Hollywood prospects dwindle a bit. It will probably be far enough in the future that he can include some of the scandals from the first few years safely, like his broken wrist
Matt
Or instead of writing if he continues acting (could have him write the movie Drive or Faster for example) limit his projects to 1 project a year or every other…would show his fans he’s still active but could post a YouTube video or a tweet that he doesn’t want to burn himself out with having to fly all over the place and potentially disappoint his fans with his performances not being up to their expectations
Matt
Considering the payday he would get in 2010 for doing those movies…I think it would be smart because could have him do so many projects that year and then give him after that year of hell shift to either writing, business, or both given that he’d be rich AF from shorting the housing market too
McLuvin
We’ve talked on the QQ thread about Bas taking a Game of Thrones role. People (including myself) brought up Robb Stark as a potential role, he’d be able to do it and Deathly Hallows Part 2, as well as Fast 5 as long as he’s willing to work himself to near death in 2010…and as Robb he’d be one of the early shows favourite characters and have the most memorable death scene that lets him out of the show within 3 years of it airing. Long before the season 5 decline started.
Soh•M©
That'd be a long commitment.
David Karlsson
September 2008, Halfblood prince finished filming in mid May earlier that year. Problem is, producers D&D refused to give up any creative control of the project at all. And for all the criticism they rightfully earned later on, adapting a TV show of this scale is very difficult and time consuming. They may be needed to get the project off to a successful start. Later when they get such high praise it will be all but impossible to convince them of script changes. They sort of bought into their own legend, didn't seem to consult George as much and just wanted to move on to the next Star wars project. There were a lot of people trying to take over the project, trying to prolong it by a few seasons, hire more writers etc etc. What can MC really do? He's also still tied up with the last HP movie and promotion of half blood Prince
Matt
Would also be cool if MC kept track of where GOT is in terms of production, could potentially have him audition for Jon Snow and have another huge blockbuster under his belt
Matt
Working with Disney essentially means collaboration to destroy a franchise since just about everything they touch turns to shit
Matt
The whole overextension of PC is also why everyone saw an unironic rise in dissident political thoughts
Anonimacho
It's because of things like that that all Latinos hate progressives. On the one hand they want to cancel a white actor for playing the role of a tan guy at best, if you saw the PoP games. But if you complain about a black Samurai, you're a racist. Simply unbearable. Bas better be honest. Since he will be supported by the majority of fans. Who are for the most part, normal people.
Rivo
Intrigued to see if Bas is actually going to do Prince of Persia, or it's just going to be used to get WB to accept his demands script wise. Prince of Persia is going to need a new director and a new script. Something I thought Bas would start dabbling in after the final HP movie. Not to mention better casting, from what I remember and read just now, a lot of the actors were pretty flat. Also interesting to see who is still cordial with Bas and who isn't. Looks like, bar Emma and Rupert, the younger cast are somewhat shunning him? Whereas the older cast, are sympathetic to an extent. I do remember Daniel Radcliffe having a massive crush on Helena Bonham Cater, even mentioning something along the lines of wishing he was older...
Rivo
I disagree, any acknowledgment of wrong doing or whatever, or even just responding to accusations is a bad idea. The best thing to do, is just not engage whatsoever. It works.
Rivo
All the work he's done would be gone if he did Sorcerer's Apprentice. It'd be a pretty pathetic move by Bas tbh.
David Karlsson
Fortunately, Bas has his whole life to prepare a response to such accusations and scenarios. Emma's "HeForShe" campaign will be controversial of course. JKs twitter revisionism and women's spaces rants. Blackface in tropic thunder or appropriation for his costumes etc. Apologising doesn't seem to work, especially when it isn't done fast enough. Plus if he didn't intend to offend or to hurt people it's a bad idea to apologise, anyway. So a prompt unapologetic response to give context but deny them a chance to take him out of context is best I think. Tbf in this movies case I don't know what's even controversial, But still.
N
A lot can be said about whitewashing, but let’s just focus on its impact on Bas in the story. He’s someone from the future who knows at some point things will get loud. Does he really want to become the poster child for cultural appropriation and whitewashing when those conversations start getting heated in a few years? It likely wouldn’t harm his career even if it does get him some hate, but some of his associations and business choices will cause a lot of stir in the future, so again, would it be worth it? Ultimately, it’s the author’s choice and story, but it’s still fun to speculate.
David Karlsson
Not necessarily, they could spin it as an on set crush or friendly flirting. He's known for flirting with a lot of women, so unless there's any compromising photos/videos, Emma or the 2 talk it would sound more realistic to the public if she turned him down until he's 18. He's lucky in a way, from that PHO chapter the fanbase seems to get a lot of rumours about all kinds of women and girls who have a crush on bas or are reportedly close to him. But with no evidence about any of them it becomes even more easy to dismiss all of them, and then tack on his young age to have them all sound ridiculous right off the bat. Even Rupert dismissed the idea, and he was on set and saw how close they were for months
David Karlsson
If they initially tried to make it a franchise, would MCs contract require him to come back for promotional obligations or further films, realistically?
David Karlsson
Missed the confrontation too. Cruise seems to have some stakes in this project since he vouched for Bas inclusion. First definitive main role in an action movie doing his own stunts, thanks to Cruise. If it succeeds he'll be tied to Bas and it could be good PR for Cruise at that point, he was still a bit controversial around then. So Cruises influence, and investment maybe, Bas's hindsight on the flaws, good chemistry with Gemma and the momentum of his fame after HbP premiere? Might swing things enough that it becomes viable to franchise or make a sequel. Disney might want to widen the schism between Bas and WB, maybe that gives MC more leverage with the script? They'll still be pretty desperate for their franchise at that point, before Iron-man and marvel is more established. Poaching Bas could help, no idea whether MCs role or contract for PoP will be a recurring one. Disney can sometimes be trusted not to fuck up the 2, occasionally 3 first movies. Secure salary and networking opportunity, plus it would help Gemma get off to a less rocky start in the industry. Her OtL filmography is pretty gnarly. BDSM horror and all kinds of stuff
JAR1
The movie is problematic though. And it won't do Gemma any good to romantically linked to Bas. It'll give credence to rumours of their tryst whilst he was a minor.
David Karlsson
MC will be 18 this time. Good Times ahead.
JAR1
So we'll have a reunion with Gemma in Prince of Persia?
David Karlsson
Hope JK and Heyman reimburse him for this somehow later. The movie might become better, if they put all the excess scenes in the DVD version. But Bas's reputation is already suffering, even the cast who he is on pretty good terms with treat him like a leper. And another thing, they will talk to their friends or family about this inevitably. HBC's husband who is a big producer will have his view of MC coloured by what she relays to him here, Even if it's explained later. So the cast got a bonus for their suffering in the last chapter. What does Bas get? A bloody big commendation for his dedication to the franchise and excellence, at the very least to wash away his fraying reputation? I hope it works out somehow
RaGNORAK
I have no idea what everyone is talking about with POP, I liked that movie. But tbf, I just like anything that's related to sands of time, which is my all time favourite game. Who cares if it's a little whitewashing? I am from South Asia and I'd rather they make a fun movie than worry about stuff like that.
N
Prince of Persia is noted as one of the worst examples of whitewashing in Hollywood even to this day. Even if he could fix the other flaws with the film, will it be worth it?
Pope Yoda I
Cutting away from the cliff hanger at the end of the previous chapter was mean :(. That said, I'm surprised to see survival instincts peaking through in MCs psyche, instead of just an improved ability to dodge. God knows he's got enough practice dodging the backs of peoples' hands by now. No idea if you plan to remix the old PoP movie, though I feel like it's too far away from the current timeline to be a possibility and I'm definitely not enough of a movie buff to guess without embarrassing myself.
Stubbzy
Really cool to see the adult actors perspective on the situation! HBP production is proving to be a very stark contrast when compared to OOTP, intrigued to see where all of It goes and how the film will end up Everyone seems confident the movie hinted is Prince of Persia, know nothing about it except it was game I heard about years ago but excited to see Bas get another acting role! PARKOUR!
Stubbzy
Honestly kinda curious to see how Bas tackles a movie that he knows was a flop in OTL. Like obviously their are garbage movies he should stay away from but their are definitely a lot that if they were tweaked, with hindsight in mind, which he has, they could’ve been great. He’s yet to lead an physical action movie and he has chemistry with Arterton as a bonus
Stubbzy
He also used some in Tropic Thunder but I’m guessing it’s for more intense parkour moves
Stubbzy
If he turns it around could be first proper step into becoming an lead action star and later potentially other video game movies although I’ll admit I haven’t seen the movie, and never played the games unfortunately so idk what it’s even really about. Was more into assassins creed
TheodoreLucifer
I hope it’s not prince of persia… that movie is just so bad…
David Karlsson
The tricky thing is if they continue with both parts of the script, they could end up with a frankenstein cut at the end. And who knows which will be the cinematic version?
David Karlsson
Shame about Karen Gillan. The rizz will have to wait
Kieran M
Thank you
David Karlsson
Seems MC will meet producer Mike Newell at long last? Kept away from ruining GoF.
David Karlsson
Hopefully WB change their mind, MC fixes HbP, when filming starts for SA/PoP Heyman is back in charge and smoothed things over with everyone. PoP start filming after OTL half blood prince is finished so by the time he starts with Disney things could be better
Soh•M©
With few changes Prince of Persia could become a good movie
Pontus
Ahh i read wrong, nearly the same name :)
David Karlsson
A lot of flaws with this one. Have to work with Disney, too. Wonder if it can be fixed?
David Karlsson
Typecast isn't as big of a worry now with tokyo drift and tropic thunder, and depending on how popular his cameos were. But still see your point. Is apprentice just 1 movie?
Anonimacho
Mmmm, if you're talking about prince of percia, that sounds like a bad idea to me. Someone else already mentioned that it was a box office flop. But given Bas's current situation, it would be hard to improve it. Our guy runs the risk of being known as a troubled actor.
David Karlsson
But not Helen, playing narcissa. Unless they met at quidditch world Cup. But we didn't see that scene either
David Karlsson
Hmm I wonder what the next movie is? A lot of parkour?
Pontus
Has bas not met helena in order of the phoenix?
Rhyalys
Thanks for the chapter! Doesn’t he already know parkour though? I remember him using it in the Love Actually airport scene
McLuvin
Prince of Persia I think? If so…mmm. Well it was criticised for departing from the games, criticised for white washing and criticised for mediocre acting outside of a few actors like Arterton and Molina. However it would let him act alongside Gemma again (something that would probably end in copious and constant amounts of sex) and there was some potential to the movie, as reassessments lately note it was a fun film. Even if Disney was way too desperate to make it into a franchise. Just don’t forget, it was a box office bomb. Losing at minimum nearly 50 million. Be careful.
Vayes
Bas getting a role in Sorcerer's Apprentice would be HILARIOUS!!! But Prince of Persia would be a fine choice too!!! Looking forward for more chaps!
blackshadow111
Hm... Sorcerer's Apprentice and Prince of Persia are both around the corner, and Bas would fit perfectly in SA. But PoP has the bigger brand value... OTOH, playing Dastan comes with a risk of being retroactively cancelled a decade later for appropriation... Honestly, Harry Potter going on to play the Sorcerer's Apprentice would have a serious risk of getting Typecast as the 'magic guy'. PoP would be better.
GetRektNuub
Which movie is this? Jerry, is it Prince of Persia? That's the only one I can think of that had Parkour.
Catherine Colin
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Catherine Colin
Oh wait nevermind just did a google search
Catherine Colin
I cant remember what movie that was. Parkour and jerry brookhiemer. Hmm
