Newsweek‘s Devin Gordon discusses Chris Weitz’s work in the production of the New Line adaptation of The Golden Compass, including his departure from and return to the project. Pullman was instrumental in Weitz’s return, personally petitioning him to reconsider. “It suddenly seemed possible,” Weitz says. His fears didn’t vanish, but his years away from the film, during which he met his future wife, helped put matters in perspective.’ Gordon also delves into Toby Emmerich’s (head of production for New Line Cinema) interference in the recasting of Ian McKellen for armoured bear Iorek Brynison in place of British stage actor Nonso Anozie. Read more.