Director Winer studied how to stir tea before meeting Mirren

Helen Mirren intimidated ‘Arthur’ director Jason Winer so much he had to read up about tea etiquette before they met, thinking she might judge him on how he stirred his brew.

The Oscar-winning actress did not agree to sign on to the remake of the classic Dudley Moore film – starring Russell Brand in the lead role as an alcoholic millionaire – until she had met the filmmaker, something which caused him much distress.