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> I’m going to play this movie like I’m working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. I will never wink, I will never do anything Muppety. I am going to play Scro
by oneeyedpigeon 4y ago
> I’m going to play this movie like I’m working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. I will never wink, I will never do anything Muppety. I am going to play Scrooge as if it is an utterly dramatic role and there are no puppets around me.
He pretty much nailed it.
- AndrewOMartin 4y agoNailed it he did, but isn't this how all people treated the muppets? My memories of the original shows were of celebrities working with the muppets just like their peers. It's one of the greatest examples of buy-in to a shared pretend, alongside the likes of Father Christmas/Santa and arguably outshining kayfabe.
- oneeyedpigeon 4y agoI was actually thinking the very same thing since I posted that! I don't remember the original series that well, but I do have a vague recollection of everyone 'buying into it' incredibly well, like you say. I guess it's a testament to the Muppeteers, too! I need to rewatch the recent - excellent - movies and do a comparison.
- Tsiklon 4y agoTim Curry could be argued to have acted precisely as a Muppet in Muppet Treasure Island - That said in certain circumstances that may be an accurate description of his acting style to begin with.