From our Swindon Correspondent:
A new casting notice asking for boys aged between nine and 12 years old, who could conceivably play William at age 11, stipulates that only European passport holders can apply. “NOT British-European,” warns the note, “due to new Brexit rules from 1st January 2021.”
In order to qualify for various grants, tax breaks and to meet eligibility criteria for some film festivals and awards, productions must fulfil a number of quotas, which can include nationality. The separation of the UK from the rest of Europe is therefore likely to impact the potential employability of those without EU passports who are seeking work in particular projects.
Which all sounds rough for British jobs, but of course, it’s a zero sum gain at worst. The actor isn’t getting the money, but that money comes from UK tax payers and 1st January, it isn’t. We can go and spend our money on Simon Cowell records instead.
Having to spend our money on Simon Cowell records is the most coherent argument I’ve heard against Brexit. Why didn’t the government put that out in Project Fear?
Surely we are talking ‘red tooth and claw capitalists’? They could go for talent and hope the vagaries of public opinion turn it into a profitable hit, or they could milk the public purse via unavoidable taxes and be certain of an income.
The film producers are capitalists, yes. They look around for the best deals on subsidies and tax breaks. There are experts in this field.
There are all sorts of features of films that are influenced by this. Like Baby Driver is set in Atlanta because Georgia gives better tax breaks than California.
I guess the accent will be atrocious. Or probably a Brit with Irish parents will get it
There are no EU Passports, just National Passports of Countries in the EU.
Coming your way soon, baby!