snoop1130 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Hollywood star Christian Bale's prominent British accent leaves shocked fans ‘mind blown’ By JABEEN WAHEED 'Weird hearing him speak!' Despite being in the movie business since the eighties, Christian Bale's real accent has continued to leave fans shocked and confused He has cemented his a-list status in huge Hollywood blockbusters such as The Machinist, American Psycho and Batman's The Dark Knight series. But despite being in the movie business since the eighties, Christian Bale's real accent has continued to leave fans shocked and confused. The star, who was born in Wales and grew up in Surrey, Dorset, and Bournemouth, appeared on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday with Matt Damon, where it was his prominent cockney twang that caught the attention of viewers. After being born in Pembrokeshire, Christian spent a lot of time relocating around the UK with his parents, and they even lived in Portugal. Full Story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-7684491/Christian-Bales-prominent-Cockney-accent-leaves-shocked-fans-mind-blown.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 A lot of Americans were shocked when they discovered Idris Elba of The Wire had a London accent. Like Christian Bale, it just means they've done a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Just now, AlexRich said: A lot of Americans were shocked when they discovered Idris Elba of The Wire had a London accent. Like Christian Bale, it just means they've done a good job. There's no end of UK actors playing lead roles in US produced TV and movies. I've been surprised by some of them myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, ukrules said: There's no end of UK actors playing lead roles in US produced TV and movies. I've been surprised by some of them myself. Holla @ that $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillyfool Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 and next on TMZ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Their eyes pop when they hear Hugh Lawrie (Dr House) for the first time in Blackadder or Jeeves & Wooster ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Bale doesn't speak with a true cockney accent. He's using a London dialect. Bloody good actor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 50 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: ... it was his prominent cockney twang that caught the attention of viewers. Listening to the linked clip, I would describe the accent as "mockney" not Cockney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidJames Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, AlexRich said: A lot of Americans were shocked when they discovered Idris Elba of The Wire had a London accent. Like Christian Bale, it just means they've done a good job. Not forgetting Dominic West from that but also a mention for Damian Lewis (Homeland) & the list could go on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 fake accent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Dick van Dyke will breathe a sigh of relief, his role is safe !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 1 hour ago, SidJames said: Not forgetting Dominic West from that but also a mention for Damian Lewis (Homeland) & the list could go on And Brits were shocked when they learned that Dick Van Dyke wasn’t a real cockney in Mary Poppins! ... actually he was dreadful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 43 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Dick van Dyke will breathe a sigh of relief, his role is safe !! I never seen your post ... honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, AlexRich said: And Brits were shocked when they learned that Dick Van Dyke wasn’t a real cockney in Mary Poppins! ... actually he was dreadful. Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Overlander Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 11 hours ago, ukrules said: There's no end of UK actors playing lead roles in US produced TV and movies. I've been surprised by some of them myself. I love quite a few American actors but British are the best by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 12 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: Dick van Dyke will breathe a sigh of relief, his role is safe !! Johnny Depp & Renee Zellweger nailed it but I agree DvD's attempt was woeful & very confusing to any watching kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 The real question is..............."why would any talented brit want to mimic a yank?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 If anyone cares to find out the facts as opposed to this story, it's not a London accent and he had to have a voice coach to do it, so not his own accent. Seems it doesn't take much to shock people these days- baaaaaa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Liked the film but did not find the accent that credible to be honest. In real life did he really sound like a dustman from Southend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 10:02 PM, AlexRich said: And Brits were shocked when they learned that Dick Van Dyke wasn’t a real cockney in Mary Poppins! ... actually he was dreadful. Probably also shocked to find Mary Poppins was written by an Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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