About Adam
Variety reported in July 2023 that Samantha Morton appeared on an episode of The Louis Theroux Podcast and accused producer Harvey Weinstein of trying to destroy her career because she turned down his offer to star in this. She said she read the script, felt it was really misogynistic and didn't want to be part of it. The casting director warned her "You don't say no to Harvey" and "You're not going to work again unless you do this role." Morton refused, which she said led to her being blackballed in future Weinstein-produced projects such as The Brothers Grimm. According to Morton, Weinstein said he didn't want her for that role because she was "unfuckable." Following Morton's podcast appearance, Weinstein reached out to Variety from behind bars, where he was serving a 23-year sentence for rape, to issue a statement claiming that she is using his name to "advance" her own "agenda." He pointed out that her career wasn't damaged and she went on to star in several prominent projects. He just didn't hire her for Brothers Grimm because they found an actress who was a better fit for the role,Lucy Owens: [Lucy, thinking to herself while singing onstage] Ugh, This place is full of ex-boyfriends. No, don't worry, I'm not interested. there's another. Ugh, maybe Laura was right. I just can't make my mind up. I mean, they're nice boys. Well, most of them... but you know, sometimes you just wish a new face would pop up and... Oh! Well, now, look at that! Hands off, Maria. I saw him first. Is he really that shy, I wonder. Hmm. Well I suppose it's nice for a change. Ok, here goes...,Featured in Siskel & Ebert: A Knight's Tale/Angel Eyes/About Adam/The King Is Alive/Bread and Roses (2001),The Man I Love
Written by George Gershwin & Ira Gershwin
(c) Chappell & Co/New World Music Ltd/WB Music Corp.
Used by kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd
Performed by Kate Hudson
Piano: Donal Beecher,I plodded toward the multiplex against my will, my girlfriend dragging me along as we went. '...but whyyy???' I moaned. 'Shut up with ya, we're going to see it, ya big ejit!' my girlfriend snapped. My reluctance to see 'About Adam' was based on previous experiences of experiencing Irish-made films, they were all the same - poor little, thatched cottage family living in repressed little ol' Ireland in the midst of poverty - boring! However, I actually really enjoyed 'About Adam' - with proper distribution and promotion - this could be a huge hit across Europe and the USA. 'About Adam', for a thankful change, shows Ireland how it really is - modern, stylish and prosperous. The people in the film aren't weeping throughout the entire film because their potato patch is unproductive, they are just like ordinary, modern Irish people - well, we don't all go sh**ging our fiance's entire family - but other than that it's real. The film is very witty and entertaining, if only a little slow at some parts. Kate Hudson has a surprisingly good Irish accent and Stuart Townsend is a well-cast star with a bright film throughout the film industry, here and abroad. 'About Adam' is a very positive and encouraging leap forward for the Irish film industry and is an example of how more Irish films should be made in the future - we're sick of dwelling in the past - it's the positive present and bright future people want to see. 'About Adam' bears more of a resemblance to 'American Pie' and 'Road Trip' than to 'The Field' and other such films. All in all, a good show. I encourage all, European, American, Australian etc, to see this film - not just because I'm Irish, but because it is a genuinely enjoyable, funny movie.,