Original sentence: A review of Excalibur in the London Times in 1981 states, "The actors are led by Williamson's witty, perceptive Merlin, missed every time he's off the screen.Director John Boorman cast him as Merlin opposite Helen Mirren as Morgana over the protests of both actors; the two had previously appeared together on stage in Macbeth, with disastrous results, and they disliked each other intensely.It was Boorman's hope that the very real animosity that they had towards each other would generate more tension between them on screen.Williamson was known for several tantrums and onstage antics
Edited sentence: A review of Excalibur in the London Times in 1981 said, "The actors are led by Williamson's witty, perceptive Merlin, missed every time he's off the screen.Director John Boorman cast him as Merlin opposite Helen Mirren as Morgana over the protests of both actors; the two had previously appeared together on stage in Macbeth, with disastrous results, and disliked each other intensely.It was Boorman's hope that the very real animosity that they had towards each other would generate more tension between them on screen, as is evident from their scenes together.Williamson was known for several tantrums and on-stage antics