Boss level geeking there! 10/10. Not sure we'll be bending space and time, but perhaps by 2047 the Union Flag will be replaced. Sam Neill is a wine of multiple origin, but always thought of him as more NZer than anything. I guess Australia is easier to locate considering NZ is left off some maps!
One of the most Aussie things is to lay claim to every Kiwi who achieves moderate success. But, as soon as they fuck up, make sure every headline starts with "New Zealand Star..."
Ha, ha! True for many places I think! "Local hero does amazing thing." "Person of foreign origin who once lived here for a short time does terrible thing."
I think we have laid claim to and disowned Russel Crowe about a half dozen times.
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Long time fan of Sam Neil’s acting. Just finished watching him in the first season of Netflix’s untamed - always a treat.
I think I first saw him back in the mists of time in Reilly Ace of Spies! Back when even young teenagers had attention spans and we could sit and watch slow burn series were 90% of it was dialogue. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTS4...
... series *where* 90% ...