When I finally got the that part, I realized I'd forgotten exactly how rad Alan Campbell is, in that he's Wilde's version of mad scientist-as-magician. I have no idea WHAT he's supposed to have done with Basil's body; hell, Wilde obviously has no idea himself. He just comes in, snarks, does science!, and leaves: Problem solved! Dorian's little black book must truly be something to behold.;)
I like your theory about Basil making the picture better than Dorian, BTW--a version of himself he couldn't possibly live up to. And yeah, this is why idolization hurts both parties, in the end. Ben Chaplin's a lot of fun in the role, though--slightly less of a stick than book-Basil, with a gentle, wry humour, and a genuine enthusiasm for watching Henry and Dorian work the room. They make a great OT3.
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Date: 2011-02-25 05:37 am (UTC)I like your theory about Basil making the picture better than Dorian, BTW--a version of himself he couldn't possibly live up to. And yeah, this is why idolization hurts both parties, in the end. Ben Chaplin's a lot of fun in the role, though--slightly less of a stick than book-Basil, with a gentle, wry humour, and a genuine enthusiasm for watching Henry and Dorian work the room. They make a great OT3.