Not the final act: Actor Nick Farrell, his actress wife Stella Gonet and supporters campaign outside Twickenham Film Studios
The fight to save Twickenham Film Studios has won the backing of Sir Paul McCartney, Steven Spielberg and Colin Firth.
The Save Twickenham Studios petition, created by Maria Walker, has reached 3,769 signatures, with some very famous names.
Sir Paul said: “I have many fond memories of working at Twickenham Studios, having worked on Beatles films there. It’s a fine example of a British film studio and it would be a great loss if it were to have nothing more to do with the British film industry.”
Julie Walters has also joined the campaign and wrote to Twickenham MP Vince Cable appealing for his help.
In an email to Dr Cable, seen by the Richmond and Twickenham Times, Walters said: “I am writing to ask for your support in stopping the proposed redevelopment of Twickenham Film Studios.
“The closing down of these studios will give Hollywood one message that the British film industry is struggling, when it is not.”
Dr Cable has taken these concerns to culture secretary Jeremy Hunt, although he previously said the government would not be able to intervene.
On Friday, March 16, people rallied for a peaceful demonstration outside the studios, in the hope of saving their own little “piece of Hollywood”.
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