Oliver! (film) in the United States, and Oliver Reed, who played Bill Sikes, had just begun to make a name for himself. Producer John Woolf suggested Oliver Reed for the role to the director Reed, without knowing that the two were in fact related. Ron Moody, who was also well known in Britain but not the US, recreated his London stage performance, after Peter Sellers, Dick Van Dyke and Peter O'Toole reportedly turned down the role. Elizabeth Taylor turned down the role of Nancy as well. Julie Andrews was also considered. Director Reed also had Shirley Bassey in mind, but his choice
Oliver Sykes Carter of Architects have also cited Sykes as his biggest influence. Bring Me the Horizon's debut album has been described as deathcore, while their other albums have been described as metalcore. Their latest album, "That's the Spirit" has been described as various types of rock including alternative rock, electronic rock, emo, and pop punk. Bring Me the Horizon has been described as metalcore, alternative metal, electronicore, pop rock, emo and alternative rock and sometimes heavy metal, post-hardcore and nu metal. Sykes' lyrics have a strong feeling of catharsis for him. He mainly draws from personal experience and has likened the