What was it like working on that film with such a talented ensemble cast? WillowTree
Lantana was a remarkable film to be a part of. It was a very collaborative process, with director Ray Lawrence creating an atmosphere where we could all truly inhabit our characters and explore the complexities of human relationships. The ensemble cast was truly exceptional, and I learned a great deal from working alongside such talented actors. It was a deeply rewarding experience, and I am proud to have been a part of such a powerful and thought-provoking film.
So when I get home, I’m always reading about that. I’ve got a telescope in Sydney, so I’m always looking up. I think that’s the most extraordinary thing, to see some of the things that are going on in the universe. I’m always following all the SpaceX stuff, the Starship development. It’s the most extraordinary thing that’s happening in our time.
What was it like working on Mystery Men? It’s such a quirky superhero film. Did you enjoy playing the villainous Casanova Frankenstein? ScarletBegonias
I loved playing him. I loved the fact that he had a disco ball and in his lair he had a dance with three disco girls. I loved the fact that he wrote a PhD on the philosophy of disco. I loved the fact that he had a spoon bent by Uri Geller. I loved the fact that he had a castle with a moat that had piranhas in it. I loved the fact that he had a cape that was four lengths of silk sewn together by the Queen of England’s seamstress. I loved the fact that he had a limousine that he flew. I loved the fact that he was in a retirement community for superheroes. I loved the fact that he was the man who could kill with his mind. I loved the fact that he had a butler played by Tom Waits.
Do you have a favourite memory from working on the Lord of the Rings trilogy? You were fantastic as Boromir. Speaking of which, Sean Bean, does he really die in every role? MiddleEarthsBiggestFan
I just did a thing with Sean Bean and he said: “I’m thinking of doing a film where I don’t die.” He’s a good mate. It’s always a very friendly encounter. When Boromir dies, it was a big scene. It wasn’t the most difficult, but it was lengthy. We had to do a lot of coverage. We had to do a lot of takes. And when I saw the film, the first time, it was a bit emotional.
I was in New Zealand for 18 months, so my memory is of New Zealand. It’s a little like the five-day tests – you’d sit there and say: “OK, I’m going to do something different today.” And then you’d say: “Fuck it. I’m just going to sit here and do what I do.” You’d just sit there and be in the moment. It was like that. I remember a lot of it very vividly. I remember the intensity of the work and the concentration. I remember the concentration of Peter Jackson and his team and the way they had to bring this behemoth into the world. You could see the enormity of the task at hand. You could see the genius of it and the brilliance of it.
Y subió al espacio y luego se abrió y ahora estamos viendo cosas en la oscuridad.
Estoy completamente obsesionado por lo diferente de lo que está ahí afuera. Todos dicen que algún día de repente dirán: “Ha habido una comunicación definitiva con seres o criaturas o insectos sobredesarrollados que tomaron un rumbo diferente. Están haciendo contacto con nosotros.” ¡La magnitud de todo esto! Pero eso podría ni siquiera suceder. Pudo haber ocurrido millones de años atrás y ya haber pasado.
Así que simplemente sé feliz de que evolucionamos en este pedazo de roca y nos volvimos relativamente sofisticados. Pero no tan sofisticados, porque probablemente este sea el peor momento que el planeta haya atravesado realmente. Hay un límite, y en las audiencias de Jenny Pen se conectan con eso. ¿Cómo sería estar en ese hogar en el último capítulo de tu vida, sabiendo que realmente no hay esperanza?
También me gustan los perros y los crucigramas crípticos. Tengo un galgo y una serie regular de carlinos generacionales. La que tenemos en este momento está llegando a su fin. La mirada en sus ojos se está volviendo confundida y perdida, y le digo: “Eres una joya.”
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