Diction-”eh”-ry
I had the distinction to work as diction coach on a new TV movie adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel The Robber Bride which was filming in Toronto.I was contacted by the production company to “Canadianize” the sound of British actress Amanda Root (Jane Eyre), pictured at left on set, and Ireland’s Susan Lynch (Waking Ned Devine). The coaching sessions with the talented thespians were conducted at the imEdge studios and on the movie set.
Even with a thick Brit accent and deep Irish brogue the two ladies masterfully picked up the speech nuances necessary for their Canadian characters. (Ed. note: They’re back in Dublin and London right now saying “I’d luvva cup o’ tea…eh”)
The Robber Bride wrapped up filming in early September and will be shown in Canada on CBC, and in the U.S. on Oxygen.
On location with Amanda Root
