Hossein Amini to script The Subtle Knife
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Variety reports: “New Line has hired Hossein Amini (“The Wings of the Dove”) to pen “The Subtle Knife,” the second part of Phillip Pullman's “His Dark Materials.” […] New Line president Toby Emmerich has continued to assert that the mini-major plans to shoot the second and third stories in Pullman's trilogy, but only if the first performs well. But he also said this week that the hiring of Amini represents a significant commitment toward going ahead with the next film. Read More.

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New Line has hired Hossein Amini (“The Wings of the Dove”) to pen “The Subtle Knife,” the second part of Phillip Pullman's “His Dark Materials.”

Move comes as New Line's in the midst of a five-month shoot on Pullman's “The Golden Compass” at Shepperton Studios in London. Chris Weitz is directing the $150 million “Compass” — to be released late this year — from his own script.

New Line president Toby Emmerich has continued to assert that the mini-major plans to shoot the second and third stories in Pullman's trilogy, but only if the first performs well. But he also said this week that the hiring of Amini represents a significant commitment toward going ahead with the next film.

Amini's currently penning “Drive” for U with Hugh Jackman attached to star and Marc Platt producing. Other credits include “Jude” and “The Four Feathers.”

Brit newcomer Dakota Blue Richards stars in “Compass” as 12-year-old Lyra Belacqua, who travels to a parallel universe to battle the forces of evil and rescue her best friend. Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Eva Green also star.

In “The Subtle Knife,” Pullman introduces the character of a 12-year-old boy who has learned the art of invisibility and is seeking his missing father when he encounters a vanishing cat and joins forces with Lyra Belacqua.

Pullman's final book in the trilogy, “The Amber Spyglass,” won the U.K.'s 2001 Whitbred Prize for children's book, then became the first kids' book to win the Whitbred book of the year award.

Scholastic Media's Debra Forte is producing “Compass” with line producer Bill Carraro.

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266 Responses to Hossein Amini to script The Subtle Knife

  1. me says:

    gosh, I really wanted to go getting the will part, but I´m 16 and I look like 16, that won´t work, will it?

    or does anyone of you know where to get a list of the complete wanted cast, maybe I can find a part for my age

  2. wannabewill says:

    wen the audition information is out, can people publish on this, and good luck to anybody who’s dream is resting on this audition, -fingerscrossed- ive wanted to be an actor for like… 7years and ive read ALL the books, they rock.

    good luck to everybody, when the auditions come out,

  3. Robyn M says:

    I would really like to try out for a part in one of the forthcoming movies, ( or any movie at that) does anybody know of somewhere that i can find ( reliable) audition info such as Time, Place and Age Limit?

    I love His Dark Materials, they are such spectacular books, i wish i was Dakota i have to say, i am jealous. How amazing would it be to star in a movie with a cast such as this! 🙂

    Well, anybody who can give me the name/address/tel no/web address of somewhere that i can find reliable info on audition times in the UK Please give me a shout. Would be much appriciated.

  4. wannabewill says:

    i would LOVE to be the actor of will parry, ive read the books over and over again, and this will be a dream come true, i hope whoever is will is very happy, and good luck to everybody who wants to audition, about 1 year ago, i did the main part in robin hood (sheriff :P) i was told i was brilliant, does anybody know WHEN the auditions are happening, and does anybody know what they will ask you to do, read a part of a script or somthing?

    well good luck to everybody 😛

  5. wannabewill3 says:

    this is brilliant, could people post on this website whenever the date for the will parry auditions happen (if they are a open audition) and does anybody know what the auditions consist of… what do they ask you to do to choose wether you are the right material for an actor, and good luck to all who want to be the part of will parry..

    GOOD LUCK TO ALL. and (if there is one) see you all at the auditions 🙂

  6. arkarus says:

    i read back and somebody said that Dekota will not be acting lyra in ALL the plays, but theres a strong chance that she might, im guessing (shes 12 now) take about 3years to make ALL the films (im guessing) but in the last one theres a part where lyra kisses will they aint gonna hold auditions, give it to a 10 year old and ask her to kiss some boy, 10kiss10?, bit young?

  7. arkarus says:

    oppsy, i wrote plays, i ment movies, sorry.

  8. simon says:

    god i so want the part of will. ive got brown hair, dark eyes, i’m good lookin *wink to girls* and im 12..
    oh yeah
    and i can act but ive never been bovered to go to some drama school cause i’m to busy with guitar n martial arts…
    if anyone has any info tell me!!!! im so desparate ive been doing 50 pressups n situps mornin n evenin just to build up my looks n strength (cause wills strong init)… i dont wanna grow up to be a w hite middle class loser in england doin nuffin! TELL MEE INFOO

  9. rory. says:

    I reaaly want to audition for the part of Will Parry in The Subtle Knife as I love the books so much. Does anybody have any informations on auditions or know and good sites for His Dark Materials or sites with audition information on???

  10. crap says:

    bullshit

  11. daniel h says:

    i am 11 years old and twelve in febuary i love the books so much i cant put any of them down i realy want to play will and i would like to know when and where the auditions are p.s congradulation to hossain amini

  12. arkarus says:

    good luck to everybody, i also want to be Will Parry 😛

    guys, if anybody finds any info on the audition post it ASAP, and simon, good idea, 50pressup day, i copy 😛
    see you all at the audition

  13. simon says:

    i just started reding the books ahgain and man i forgot how good they were, i mean, i knew they were good but… not that good! although i think will and lyra get a bit tooo intimate.

    good luck 4 u all! [=

  14. simon says:

    QUOTE: I hope they find an unknown actor to be Will. I’ll turn emo if they cast Freddie Highmore, or even worse, Liam Aiken.

    they wouldnt cast freddie, hes pantailamon. or would they…

  15. Connor B. says:

    God damn it, I really want to be Will as well. I’m tall, I have dark hair, I’m 12 – I’m not very strong, but if that’s what I need to get casted, I’m going to run five miles every morning.

  16. Connor B. says:

    I also have acting experience, having been in two plays, and having been cast as the Dormouse in Alice in Wonderland (May 2008, Byre Theatre, St Andrews).

    I wonder, if I am cast for this, will it interfere with Wonderland?

  17. TheLydster says:

    QUOTE: I read one in a magazine the other day that claimed Lyra had a magical shape-shifting ‘PET’, which is really missing the point.

    That is really wrong! Gosh haven’t they actually read the plot!

    QUOTE: I sooooo cant wait 4 the will auditions If they come!!!!! 🙂 I will also turn to more serious emoism if they dont do open auditions and cast Freddie Highmore instead. :angry

    Freddie Highmore is already voicing Pan! Come on have you done any research!

    If you do know anything about any auditions for the Subtle Knife please post it on this page ASAP!

  18. Wannabewill says:

    good luck to all, and again, anybody who knows any facts on the times of the auditions for will parry , post em on this ASAP, good luck to all,

  19. sunny.d says:

    i cant wait for the auditions for will. im guessing that they’ll do them around about the same as they did for lyra (april?).

  20. sunny.d says:

    i cant wait for the auditions for will. im guessing that they’ll do them around about the same as they did for lyra (april?)-maybe

  21. Liam says:

    I would love to be will, I have brown hair, blue eyes and have good looks. I am a bit of a newbe to acting (started at 10) but when I first finished the subtle knife I knew I had to try out for will.
    When are the auditions and where. What are they looking for.
    I AM SO NERVES
    Happy new year every one out there.
    Liam

  22. Elmo says:

    Does any1 knkow wen they wil hold the auditions for The Subtle Knife I wont be able 2 play will cos im a girl but thinkin about Angela the girl the meet..

  23. will hopeful says:

    i don’t have much acting experience but i loved the books, i look almost exactly like the book discribes him but i live in scotlan

  24. will hopeful says:

    i loved the books so much and look like how he is described in the book and my personalitys just like his but i don’t have much acting experience and i live in scotland

  25. willparry says:

    i really want to be will i lovedevery page of the books and i look like how the books describe him but i don’t have very much acting experience and live in scotland but i get good marks in my drama class can put on a convincing English accent

  26. Liam says:

    When is the auditions. Please, someone tell. Wil there be a film ( if there is not one I WILL KILL ). I would like to play will. When I finished the book i new I should go anjd audition for him. I have been in drama classes since I was 8 and I am mostley what the book describs will as. Please someone tell us will hopefuls when and where it is. Will it be in the same places as the auditions for Lyra.
    PLEASE SOMEONE TELL US

  27. ewan says:

    what is TGC and does anyone now when or where the auditions r

  28. ewan says:

    4:27 am wha its only 11 here

  29. charlie says:

    hey, i think that the books are really good, i am on the second one, it is really good, i want to play the part as will. Who knows were the audditions will be,, probly in london i supose. I am only 11 but nearly 12

  30. charlie says:

    hey, i think that the books are really good, i am on the second one, it is really good, i want to play the part as will. Who knows were the audditions will be,, probly in london i supose. I am only 11 but nearly 12!

  31. AGG (actor) says:

    I would really like to play the part of Will in The Subtle Knife film because I have been acting in school plays and other minor things since I was about 8 and it would be a dream come true if I was cast as Will. I will definnitely be going to the auditions if they have any. I have read all of the books and now I’m reading The Subtle Knife for the 3rd time and every time it gets better. I’m 13, but by the time of the auditios I will be 14 so that would make me the same age as the actress that plays Lyra. I would love to work with all of the great actors and actresses that have parts in the movies because they are truely the people that I look up to.

  32. Nieko says:

    Hey Everyone….

    Of course im writing to say that i really want to audition for the part as Will Parry lol.

    The description that is given of him does match me, but there are 2 floors…..
    1) im 15 years old which is higher than the recomendation that was given for the Lyra auditions.
    2) I have slightly tanned skin
    Anyone know whether this may or may not stop my chances?

    …. Lol its funny when ppl put things like……
    “Quote:” i’m good lookin *wink to girls*
    I think its the casting directors that will decide taht lol.

    Of course i would love to get the part, but i’ll go for a laugh and see what happens! 😀
    Good luck everyone

  33. Nieko says:

    ^^^^^^^ 15 years old, but short for my age! lol

  34. Sinny says:

    Haha all you guys just want to be will so you can make out with lyra (dakota) in the last book =/ =]
    I wouldn’t mind >.<
    I watched the movie today, personally i think the book is better, and i think the actor who played roger wasnt what i had in mind…

  35. real dude says:

    hey im really excited bout wills auditions nybody readin this plz reply me on hanumant.joshi@indiatimes.com

  36. AGG (actor) says:

    I hadn’t thought of that Sinny.
    I guess thats even more of a reason to want the part. lol.
    I think I might too old when the auditions come along, but I’ll still go just to try, and see what happens.
    By the way, does anyone know when they are?

  37. william says:

    please i love the books and i would love to be willin the subtle knife but i dont know all the details like where it is and when it is. please if u have any informations please sayim desperate

  38. wish2bewill says:

    does anyone know when the auditions for will will be?
    im desperate to audition and bout the right age (13)
    i really liked the golden compass…

  39. wish2bewill says:

    lol sinny good point bout makin out wiv lyra (dakota)
    makes me want the part even more!

  40. Nieko says:

    Theres has not yet been a set date for the auditions, i think theyve just got the script writer, and many websites are saying they will probably be around the same dats as the ones for Lyra were (March/April)
    if anyone has any further info let us know! 🙂

    Good luck everyone!

  41. Blakeo says:

    I wanna be Will Parry so bad that if I don’t get the part I am probably going to pea my pants. I am 10 years old, but my dad is a director and make movies. Not exactly big movies like The Golden Compass but it made me an actor so that a lot of adults watch his podcasts so everyone who watches it will know me. And a lot of people comment saying they love my brother, sister and me! I really want to know when and where the auditions are being held so I can get the part. My dads website is izzyvideo.com so you can see what we do.

  42. Blakeo says:

    just so you know it is spell dæmons, not demons

  43. simon says:

    lmaoo Nieko! the casting directors will decide alright! i checked out that thing on that TGC (the golden compass by the way ewan) and it said my daemon was a snow leopard called Vyena. it said i was : assertive, solitary, shy, proud and fickle. cool or what.
    making out with lyra aint bad i have to say… but its getting famous and making out with even more girls that im getting hyped about!!!
    also blakeo, cool how did u do that ae thing on daemons. Idint think that the movie was worse that the book, but movies r usually nevva better. cuz of the running time n all that (i though te ending sucked, i wanted roger to die!) =[

  44. simon says:

    wtf. its 11:09!!!

  45. charlie says:

    hi who knows were the auditions are

  46. rich says:

    i agree wid da guy hu sed summit bout will bein a scrawny midgit up thr

    i havnt read the last book yet which is rele quite poor so can ne1 tell me if thr r nemor ‘young’ characters bcoz Will seems a popular position n im bad at acting n dnt stand a chance.

    also wen u have to fill in name n email b4 leavin a comment; wot duz ‘website’ meen:S maybe im jst thick

    rich

  47. rich says:

    PS: also im glad tht thr aint like 50000 comments cloggin up the site askin 4 ms lyra’s addi:P

  48. Nieko says:

    well good luck to everyone!! and add it to this blog when u kno when the auditions are! lol

    Does anyone think that me having slightly tanned skin will affect my audition ??

  49. simon says:

    maybe, but its if u understand the character and you can be two people. Will n u. but good luck evrywun!!!!!!

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