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Posted: 5/8/21 at 9:39pm

https://www.indiewire.com/2021/04/oslo-trailer-hbo-ruth-wilson-andrew-scott-1234633389/

I love Andrew Scott but does anyone know why Bart did not use original cast members? Especially Michael Aranov?

Updated On: 5/8/21 at 09:39 PM

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Posted: 5/9/21 at 12:17am

It's a film adaptation for HBO, so of course the leads are going to be TV/film stars. I do like that the majority of the cast, though, is made up of Israeli and Palestinian actors.

bjh2114 said: "It's a film adaptation for HBO, so of course the leads are going to be TV/film stars. I do like that the majority of the cast, though, is made up ofIsraeli and Palestinian actors."

Yes, using Israeli and Palestinian actors is cool, I just though Aranov was amazing. I remember all the chatter about a movie version so I am happy to see that it got made. It might even be more suspenseful than the stage version.

I am interested to see how a Bart fares as a film director.

Updated On: 5/9/21 at 01:05 AM

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Posted: 5/9/21 at 1:05am

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Posted: 5/9/21 at 2:06pm

Can't wait- this is supposed to be an excellent play- really wanted to see it at Lincoln Center.

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Posted: 5/13/21 at 4:19pm

Any thoughts on how the premiere is going to be affected by the current Israel-Palestine crisis? Personally, it's getting harder and harder to watch the news, then think about a play that's message was "There's two sides to all this".

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Posted: 5/14/21 at 1:53am

Alex Kulak2 said: "Any thoughts on how the premiere is going to be affected by the current Israel-Palestinecrisis? Personally, it'sgetting harder and harder to watch the news, then think about a play that's message was "There's two sides to all this"."

Point well taken. Oslo was an intelligent script that required some concentration from the audience. It will be interesting to see how compelling it is on screen.

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Posted: 5/14/21 at 11:39am

I loved Oslo onstage, but there is no denying it’s a very very talky play- literally, folks in a room talking, the whole time. I’m curious to see how Sherr is able to adapt that to film.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

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Posted: 5/14/21 at 11:55am

When I heard this was happening my first instinct was to check the casting of Uri Savir, because that role was so meaty on Broadway. Seemed like a very high-prestige role, something with a high probability of award recognition, etc. Turns out they cast a relative newcomer, Jeff Wilbusch, which surprised me. I'll be very curious to see if this is a star-making role for him.

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Posted: 5/29/21 at 10:35pm

Just finished the film and enjoyed it quite a lot. I saw the play in 2017 and loved it then, though it was long enough ago that I can't remember what was changed and cut. There were moments that I didn't love--the flashbacks in the beginning felt a bit much, and a couple of moments didn't totally ring true--but I was on the edge of my seat the whole time even though I knew how it ended. I would recommend you check it out if you're a fan of the play, or if you missed the play four years ago.

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Posted: 5/30/21 at 10:22am

It was okay, a nice cast, and even though Barlett Sher opened it up nicely, the script seemed somewhat stagebound. Meaning, they kept all the humor in it which seems somewhat out of place in a serious drama about such a serious issue. I don't know why it seemed acceptable onstage and not on film though. I love a drama with some comedy, but this did not seem like it was a natural flow of a piece written specifically for the screen.

For some reason there has been very little advertisement or buzz about this film. Despite how timely it is! The New York Times has yet to even review it!

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Posted: 5/30/21 at 7:00pm

I very much enjoyed this. It depressed me and made me hopeful at the same time. Wanted to see it when it was on stage but never got there. Glad it was condensed to two hours. And yes, I agree that there's been very little fanfare. It is hitting too close to home? Are they worried that it'll upset certain people? It's odd.

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Posted: 5/31/21 at 8:55am

I was surprised that the NY Times did not review it too.

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Posted: 5/31/21 at 2:02pm

DramaTeach said: "I very much enjoyed this. It depressed me and made me hopeful at the same time. Wanted to see it when it was on stage but never got there. Glad it was condensed to two hours. And yes, I agree that there's been very little fanfare. It is hitting too close to home? Are they worried that it'll upset certain people? It's odd."

I doubt The New York Times is worred a "both sides" play llike OSLO will upset its readers when it ran a front page article five days ago showing the faces of children in Gaza who were killed in the Israeli military's massive bombardment of the strip.

Updated On: 5/31/21 at 02:02 PM

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Posted: 6/1/21 at 2:19pm

The only thing that had me worried was that this was Bartlett Sher's debut working with a film camera. Luckily he pulled it off extremely well, I can say that he avoided the "Hal Prince/Susan Stroman Curse". After watching this, can Hollywood give the film adaptation of Follies to Sher instead of Dominic Cooke?

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