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There are those rare few times in a star’s life when they truly feel like they need to be part of a certain project in the industry, and to get it, they are willing to go to any lengths. While these cases are few and far between, stars like Helena Bonham Carter are those few actresses who are drawn to the roles they think they could pull off if they put their minds to it.
To prove her abilities, she has never once disappointed the audience with her performances in the roles she has undertaken in her career. Therefore, when she truly felt that she could excel as the lead female protagonist in then-partner Tim Burton’s musical horror film, she wanted it more than anything, and if not given the chance, she would’ve divorced him.
Helena Bonham Carter Would’ve Divorced Tim Burton If She Wasn’t Chosen InSweeney Todd
Known for her off-base and uniquely eerie character portrayals throughout most of her career, it was a perfect choice forTim Burton, who specializes in eccentric horror films, to choose his then-partnerHelena Bonham Carterfor the role of Mrs. Lovett in his then-upcoming horror/musicalSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Streetto star alongsideJohnny Deppas the titular protagonist. But He chose to take the more orthodox route instead and conduct an audition for the lead female protagonist’s role.
But when theHarry Potterstar was told about the film, and she went through the script, she was instantly hooked on the lead supporting character and wanted the role for herself. She even asked Burton, who was her boyfriend back then if she could have it, to which he replied by asking her to audition for it. And sure enough, her audition won the hearts of the executives, and she was finally selected. In a past interview, she jokingly said that if she hadn’t gotten it, then she would’ve divorced him back then, saying:
“I auditioned for my role – although I’d have divorced divorced Tim if I hadn’t got it. In fact, we’re not even married, but I’d have still divorced him,”
And sure enough, with the well-written script mixed with exceptional performances by the cast, the film was able to make an amazing box office collection of $153 Million.
What WasSweeney ToddAbout?
In classic Burton fashion,Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Streetis a horror musical that tells the tale of an unjustly sentenced man framed by an evil judge named Turpin and is sent to jail for his nonexistent crimes to 15 years in Australia. When he returns, he has gone completely deranged and named himself Sweeney Todd. He opens a barber shop at Fleet Street, where he murders his customers by slitting their throats with his razor, and continues it until his hands can reach Turpin’s neck.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,streaming on Paramount+.
Source:Irish Examiner
Deepak Bisht
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Deepak is a senior writer at FandomWire with a serious love for comic books (DC Absolute Universe and Marvel), the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy and 40,000), cinematic universes (Sonic, MCU and DCU etc.) and Movies (Action, Adventure, Psychological Horror and Thrillers etc.).With over 1,400 articles under his belt, he spends most of his time diving into the world of superheroes, cinematic universes, TV shows, and films. His goal? To share accurate, engaging, and fun stories that keep fans hooked and in the know.
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