"In November, the biggest celebrity memoir of the year will be published. We Did OK, Kid promises to tell the life story of Sir Anthony Hopkins, and anyone with even a passing knowledge of the man will know that it's a hell of a story. Born working class, he was hauled out of repertory theatre after being spotted by Sir Laurence Olivier, a move that set him on a course to the stars. Sir Richard Attenborough called him unquestionably the greatest actor of his generation."
"On Tuesday, Variety reported that Branagh not Hopkins will read the audiobook version of We Did OK, Kid. In statements, Branagh said that Anthony Hopkins's memoir is searingly honest. His astonishing personal journey and professional triumphs are shared with rare insight and emotion. It was a privilege to speak the inspiring words of a humble man and a genuine master."
"On one hand, Kenneth Branagh is an extremely high class choice for an audiobook narrator. Before you've even heard it, you can imagine the power, the subtlety of tone, that he'll be able to bring to Hopkins's story. It's a testament to their friendship a friendship that helped convince Hopkins to star in Thor that Branagh agreed to do this."
Anthony Hopkins's memoir We Did OK, Kid will be published in November, chronicling his ascent from working-class origins to stardom after being discovered by Sir Laurence Olivier. The memoir details his acclaim, including Sir Richard Attenborough calling him the greatest actor of his generation, and his struggles with depression and alcoholism. Kenneth Branagh will narrate the audiobook, praising Hopkins's honesty and achievements, while Hopkins will record over a dozen of his favourite poems in his Welsh cadence. Branagh's narration reflects their friendship and practical considerations given Hopkins's age and recording demands.
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