Disappointment
By RTL Boulevard ·2 minutes ago · Edited: 0 minutes ago
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If there is one ‘movie house’ that is iconic, it is the cute cottage in the Christmas classic ‘The Holiday’. Fans were enthusiastic when the house was offered on Airbnb a few years ago. However, in an interview on BBC Radio 2, Jude Law (51) now makes a disappointing revelation.
“Everything that takes place inside was shot in LA three months later”
During the interview, Jude is asked whether the cottage is indeed available on Airbnb. But according to Jude that is impossible: the house never existed. “The director was quite a perfectionist,” Jude explains. “She searched the area, but she did not find a house that met her expectations. So she drew the house herself and then had it built somewhere.”
To top it all off, he shares another disappointing fact about the film. “The funny thing is, we shot a lot of the scenes during the winter. But as soon as I walked through the door, the cameras stopped rolling. Everything inside was shot three months later in LA.” The revelations cause great disappointment for Zoey Ball and Kerry Godliman, the hosts of the radio program. “We don’t want to hear it anymore. We can’t handle it,” they shout in unison. There are also a lot of indignant reactions on Instagram. “And that’s how Jude Law stole Christmas,” one person wrote, referencing The Grinch who stole Christmas.
The Holiday House That Never Was: A Christmas Con
Ah, the unbridled joy of crushingly disappointing your fans – a skill that Jude Law seems to have mastered with his latest revelation. In a BBC Radio 2 interview, the charming actor spilled the beans, leaving fans of the Christmas classic "The Holiday" in a state of utter dismay. So, what’s the tea? Well, that iconic cottage, the one that’s been on every rom-com enthusiast’s Airbnb bucket list? Yeah, it’s a complete and utter fabrication.
"It was all built somewhere and then shot in LA three months later," Jude nonchalantly mentions, like he’s discussing the weather. Oh, you know, just casually crushing the dreams of thousands, no big deal. It seems the director, Nancy Meyers, was a tad particular about the setting, and instead of finding a suitable abode, she simply… drew one herself. Because, why not? I mean, who needs actual houses when you can just create a fantasy one? It’s not like it’s a massive farce or anything.
Now, I know what you’re thinking – "But what about the great, sprawling gardens, the rolling hills, the quaint little village in the background?" Well, buckle up, folks, because none of that actually existed either. "The funny thing is, we shot a lot of the scenes during the winter, but as soon as I walked through the door, the cameras stopped rolling. Everything inside was shot three months later in LA." Ah, the cinematic equivalent of a Las Vegas timeshare presentation – it might look amazing on paper, but the reality’s a whole different ball game.
Not surprisingly, this news hasn’t exactly gone down well with fans. Social media’s ablaze with people lamenting the "loss" of their beloved holiday home. "And that’s how Jude Law stole Christmas," quips one witty Instagram user, referencing the infamous "Grinch who stole Christmas." I must admit, it’s rather amusing to see people’s spirits crushed by the harsh realities of Hollywood.
Zoey Ball and Kerry Godliman, the hosts of the radio program, were also in on the action, crying out in mock despair, "We don’t want to hear it anymore! We can’t handle it!" Ah, the drama, the theatrics! I’m not sure what’s more entertaining – the fact that people are genuinely distraught about this or the monumental lengths they’ll go to in order to feel disappointed.
The Verdict: Sacked by Santa
As we gather around the tree this Christmas, swapping stories of festive fiction, let this be a cautionary tale: don’t get too attached to the sets, folks. They might just be an LA soundstage dressed up in tinsel and fairy lights. Who knows, maybe we’ll see a cottage-of-lies-themed holiday season? I, for one, wouldn’t put it past Tinseltown. Long story short – if it seems too good (or picturesque) to be true, it probably is.
On that merry note, I bid you adieu. Wishing you a Christmas that’s more real than your average Hollywood production.
By RTL Boulevard ·2 minutes ago · Edited: 0 minutes ago
For film enthusiasts, the charming cottage in ‘The Holiday’ is an iconic cinematic treasure, evoking warm, fuzzy feelings and a deep connection to the characters. The excitement was palpable when, a few years ago, fans discovered that the house was available on Airbnb, offering a unique opportunity to experience the magic firsthand. However, in a revealing interview with BBC Radio 2, Jude Law (51) drops a bombshell that shatters this beloved illusion.
“The reality is that every interior scene was meticulously recreated in a Los Angeles studio, three months after the initial shoot.”
During the interview, Jude addresses the popular notion that the cottage is listed on Airbnb, a notion he sadly disproves: “Unfortunately, the house never existed in the first place.” The film’s director, a perfectionist in every sense, meticulously searched the area for the perfect location but ultimately drew her vision and had it erected elsewhere – only to dismantle it and recreate it in a studio. The Intricate details and deliberate deception raise eyebrows.
Jude shares another behind-the-scenes secret that will leave fans dismayed: “What’s fascinating, yet somewhat disheartening, is that we shot the outdoor winter scenes while the actors’ interior scenes were filmed three months later, in the very opposite setting of Los Angeles.” Zoey Ball and Kerry Godliman, hosts of the BBC Radio 2 show, capture the collective sentiment, shouting in unison, “We can’t handle the truth!” Echoing their sentiments, fans take to Instagram, lamenting the loss of their treasured notion. One crestfallen user quips, “And that’s how Jude Law stole Christmas,” referencing the beloved children’s classic The Grinch who stole Christmas.
