he was not the first Polish actor who had the opportunity to appear in an American production as a Russian. The role in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” was also not the first in which he did not play a Pole. Hollywood very often and willingly casts Poles in such roles. A year ago, on the occasion of the premiere of the series “Queen’s Gambit”, in which Dorociński played the chess master Vasily Borgow, Tomasz Raczek developed a theory about this in an interview. Why don’t Polish actors play Poles? These, according to a film critic, are of little interest to Fabryka Snów. – There are many roles, so very often Poles are also involved. Because we look alike, and the language is considered similar by Americans. In short, from their point of view, the difference between the nations is small – explained Raczek.
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Joanna Pacuła and Izabella Scorupco. Although they had a chance for fame, they did not use “5 minutes”
Joanna Pacuła reportedly received the engagement in “Gorky Park” thanks to Roman Polanski’s recommendation. After the outbreak of martial law, the actress found herself in Hollywood to continue her career there. In 1983, in the production of Michael Apted alongside m.in. William Hurt was played by the Russian Irina Asanova. The role gave her temporary fame and a Golden Globe nomination. However, Pacuła did not use her “5 minutes” in Hollywood, which was influenced by her jealous husband, Howard Koch. For him, she rejected an offer to appear in “9 1/2 Weeks”.
Although 28 years have passed since the premiere of “GoldenEye”, the next installment of James Bond’s adventures enjoys special sympathy in Poland. All thanks to , the first and, so far, the only “Polish” Bond girl. “Polska”, because the actress played the role of a Russian Natalia Simonowa in the film. Although critics appreciated her role, Scorupco did not develop a career in Los Angeles. I was inundated with various offers. But I have used very few of them. Maybe I couldn’t, or maybe I didn’t care too much – in an interview for “Pani” magazine.
Daniel Olbrychski has played a Russian many times. In 2010, he starred alongside Angelina Jolie
he played a Russian on more than one occasion, and for some time he also appeared in local productions. He resigned in 2014 after Vladimir Putin seized Crimea. In 2010, the actor starred in the movie “Salt” alongside Angelina Jolie as Vasily Orlov. – She is an excellent artist, and privately a warm and cordial person; She was a great co-star on the set. Phillip Noyce cast Olbrychski without hesitation, as he is a fan of Andrzej Wajda’s production and already knew the actor well.
Source: Gazeta
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