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William elliot? Billy Elliot?

posted 12 years ago by Honghey
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Near the ending, in the audition there were few scenes that they called them William Elliot instead of Billy Elliot.
why is that???

[–] De_Cee 12 years ago

Billy is his nickname. His proper name is William.

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[–] Honghey 12 years ago

oh! Thanks!

[–] Mitzishark 11 years ago

*facepalm*

[–] vicky_lc2001 (1907) 6 years ago

Billy is a well known nickname for William.