WAR HORSE Production Notes

WAR HORSE (2011)PRODUCTION NOTES1," "Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?," "Besieged," "The Big Lebowski," "Seven Years inTibet," "The Island of Dr. Moreau," "Total Eclipse," "Dragonheart," "Restoration," "BlackBeauty," "The Trial," "Resurrected," "Vroom," "Divorcing Jack," "Short and Curlies" and "LifeIs Sweet."On television Thewlis played the twin roles of Joe and Harry in "The Street," for which he wasnominated in the category of Outstanding Actor in a TV Series Drama at the 2008 Monte CarloTV Festival. Other television credits include "Dinotopia," "Endgame," "Dandelion Dead," theaward-winning "Prime Suspect III," "Frank Stubbs," "Journey to Knock," "Filipino Dreamgirls,""Skulduggery," "A Bit of a Do," "Road," "Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit" and "The SingingDetective."In addition to his screen work Thewlis has also starred on stage in Sam Mendes' "The Sea" at theRoyal National Theatre and in Max Stafford-Clark's "Ice Cream" at the Royal Court and "BuddyHolly," "Ruffian on the Stairs/The Woolley" and "Lady and the Clarinet."Thewlis is also known for his work as a director. His feature film "Cheeky," which he also wroteand starred in, was released by Guerilla Pictures in 2007. His short film "Hello, Hello, Hello,"which he wrote and directed, was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Short Film.Thewlis' many achievements were recognized at the 2008 British Independent Film Awardswhen he received the prestigious Richard Harris Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film.In addition to his work in film work, Thewlis is also a recognized author. His first novel, "TheLate Hector Kipling," was published to critical acclaim in 2007.PETER MULLAN (Ted Narracott) began acting while in college in his native Scotland.Among his early feature-film acting credits were "The Big Man," "Riff Raff," "Shallow Grave,""Braveheart," "Trainspotting," "My Name Is Joe" (for which he won numerous honors, includingthe Best Actor award at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival), "Miss Julie" and "Session 9."More recently Mullan starred in "Criminal," "Blinded," "On a Clear Day," "Children of Men,""Dragnet," "Stone of Destiny" and "The Red Riding Trilogy." He also appeared as Death EaterYaxley in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" and "Part 2." He will next be seenstarring with James McAvoy in writer/director Eran Creevy's drama "Welcome to the Punch."Mullan is also an award-winning screenwriter and director. His short films include "Close,""Good Day for the Bad Guys" and "Fridge." He made his feature directorial and writing debutwith "Orphans" and won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival for Best Directorfor "The Magdalene Sisters." In addition he directed himself in "Neds" and also won the© 2011 DreamWorks Pictures 26