Hi! The reason I chose to make it an old Hollywood fancast as opposed to just an old cinema one was essentially because it’s easier for me. Seriously, I’m reeeeally ignorant when it comes to non-American classic films (and I shouldn’t be, like, my own country is somewhat famous for having produced Good Classic Films and I’ve seen maybe 4 of them, I suck), so it just makes it easier for me to know who to cast and where to find the right footage (or just to find footage at all, really). But this self-imposed rule makes things harder for some characters, especially the Martells, since old Hollywood was a racist shit hole, so I’ve been tempted to break it (there’s one particular Mexican actress who would be great for Arianne imo, but she’s only ever starred in Mexican films so I’m torn). Back to your suggestions, a young Sharmila Tagore would be a perfect Arianne actually (Mumtaz has a sweeter look, more Elia-like imo). Seriously, look at this:
So I might consider breaking the pattern 🙂 I would need to watch some of her films and educate myself about old Bollywood a little first though.
lauri-l 