Mr Lee confirms role of Don Quijote in Metro newspaper

[Andrés Verdú]

Hello everyone,

I have read some very exciting news in today's Metro newspaper (Wednesday, 22nd November, 2006). The piece is entitled "CHARACTER STUDY - Christopher Lee's favourite fictional figure" and reads as follows:

"My favourite fictional character is Don Quijote, whom I first encountered when I was about 11 years old. He is a great hero, highly intelligent, a dreamer, a romantic and is determined to make the world a better place. He never gives up and has the best intentions at heart. I've been accepted by the Spaniards as the perfect Don 'Quijote' because I look like him. I am also a dreamer. I understand exactly how he feels. I've been offered the part of him in a movie (which Jean Rochefort, pictured top right, previously did) and I've agreed to do it."

Anyway, I think that everyone here will agree that this would be a wonderful role for Mr Lee to play. I wonder if it is possible to know some more information about this. I am really delighted that it seems this project will come to fruition (it had been rumoured some time back), and I wish Mr Lee and everyone else involved in this the very best of luck. God bless:

Warmest regards,

Andrés

[Cindy Rosmus]

That's great news!

Imagine being asked to play your FAVORITE fictional character! I bet Mr. Lee is as thrilled as we all are.

It gives us Americans something to be extra "thankful" for, on Thanksgiving Day!

[Helen Dyer]

Thanks for sharing this bit of information with us Andres!

Don Quixote is definitely a dream role, and Mr. Lee a perfect fit........So much so, that you might think Cervantes wrote the story with Mr. Lee in mind;)

We will hope that the rumors of the past along with this news now, that this role for Mr. Lee does come to fruition.

Cheers,;)
Helen