1. - Ian McShane, The Golden Compass, 2006. Hollywood auteur Chris Weitz apologised to almost everyone about suddenly dropping the award-winning Othello and youngest King Lear as Iorek Byrnison’s voice in what was close to being Lord of the Rings Meets Narnia. “It was a studio decision,” insisted Weitz. Letting go of Nonso was one of the most painful experiences on this movie… a kinda dark day for me. I need to say… he is one of the most promising and soulful young actors I’ve encountered in England. I love Nonso's work. And that's that.”