5 months ago 19th Jun 13:30
Skandar Kenyes was forbidden from auditioning for 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe'.
The 16-year-old was 12 when he landed the role of Edmund Pevensie but admits his parents didn't want him to take the role.
Skandar revealed: "My parents told my agent not to send me to the audition, because they heard it meant six months in New Zealand. But then they went to Japan for 10 days and my granddad was taking care of me?"
His mother, Zelfa Hourani, explained their decision, saying: "The fact that we would have to be away for six months on the other side of the world would have meant dividing our family - my first reaction was that it was out of the question.
"My daughter persuaded us by saying Skandar would never forgive us for passing u0p the chance of being in the film."
Skandar's co-star, 12-year-old Georgie Henley admits her parents "considered withdrawing" her from the audition because of the disruption it could have caused when the actress was just eight years old.
She added: "The director had to have dinner with my mum and dad to persuade them."
Your Comments:
by Er... do I have to tell you? - 08:44:08 20th Jul 2008
Skandar Keynes is an amazing actor with a great sense of humor and a wonderful personality. I believe that he did an amazing job in both "The Lion, th... READ MORE
by uswah - 20:13:23 17th Jul 2008
i love him, he is HOT, a great actor and amazing. i hope i meet him someday and hope he has a great future ahead of him. love ya skandar.
by Hollie - 20:48:44 30th Jun 2008
I'm an aspiring actress just like Keynes ( younger by a few months) and my parents would have done the same. But he grew up to be so hot ! Hope I bump into him soon :) xxxxxxxx
by Sarah - 20:27:48 22nd Jun 2008
Skandar could be a major movie star. He's got so much screen presence and looks to die for. I think he's amazing. He could be the UK's answer to M... READ MORE
by Ashley - 17:52:29 22nd Jun 2008
Good thing those two got the part, because I dont think anyone but Skandar could have showed the journey Edmund took and how he grew and changed durin... READ MORE
by ana - 02:42:35 22nd Jun 2008
u were great in the movie! i think that u are hot... and i cant believe u have 16... u are TOO old for me! hahaha... well hope for the best... bye ... READ MORE
by Maria - 02:36:24 22nd Jun 2008
skandar what can i say...oh that u are so fucking hot!!!!!!!!!!!!baby
by helen - 20:55:53 21st Jun 2008
Keep acting Skandar. Your fans admire you as an actor and think you have what it takes to be a major actor.
by Ja - 17:23:54 21st Jun 2008
Saw Skandar at the 02 premiere. He's gorgeous, very talented and I cant wait to see him in other film roles. He's a million times better than Freddie... READ MORE
by Ruth - 16:20:42 20th Jun 2008
Skandar is the best young actor working in the UK. I wish he himself realised how good he is. I'm talking Christian Bale standard in time.