But Bell is taking it all in stride. Sure, Americans have been gushing about the movie, but Bell said the reactions of his fellow actors in Britain are much more reserved about success in the film business. We never expected to be attending the Oscars and to be nominated for three of them. It was strange. He's been ballet dancing since age 6, and, like Billy, was teased and was called names for taking lessons.
People have to come to grips with it now.
What's amazing about Bell's performance is that he achieves the sort of vulnerability and the sort of honest, passionate emotions that most actors won't ever accomplish in their lifetimes. But Bell, who hasn't let any of the success spoil him, credits the people around him for his achievements, rather than himself. I think I had it easy. He's getting a lot of offers, but instead, he's choosing just to wait and keep his priorities in line. Instead, he'll participate in projects during his time off and resume his career full-time after he graduates next year.