The Myth of The Madness of King George

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK.

Premiering in December 1994 (just two months after filming wrapped!

But theres one story about the movie that continues to circle.

And its to do with its title.

But when it came to put the film together, the name of the production changed.

He told me that the name had been changed because British filmgoers would think it was a sequel.

It seemed like, quietly, both audiences were being told slightly different things.

He argued that outside England, nobody knows who George III was.

In America, if he was known at all, it was as King George the Tyrant.

And then the myth started to spread.

It wasnt true, but Goldwyn was absolutely delighted.

Hawthorne, though, wasnt a fan of either Wesley Snipes or Sylvester Stallone.

Samuel Goldwyn, as Hytner reveals in his book, was determined that Hawthorne would have the role.

Sadly, theres no Blu-ray release ofThe Madness of King George,although its available to stream on Amazon.

Do seek out the film if youve not had the pleasure, though.

Nicholas Hytners book,Balancing Acts: Behind The Scenes At The National Theatre,is available now.