But screenwriter Andrew Davies has revealed he was initially unsure about Firth until the actor was convinced to darken his hair.
Firth became a British heartthrob overnight after his portrayal of Mr Darcy in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Colin Firth almost missed out on the leading role that launched his acting career because his hair was thought to be too ginger.
Asked what Firth’s hair had looked like before he appeared in Davies’ adaptation, the writer said: “Underneath all that he’s sort of fairly ginger.”
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