Posts tagged Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain Interview For Ralph Fiennes’ ‘Coriolanus’
Jan 24th
Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), a hero of Rome, is a great soldier but despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot and he is banished from Rome. Coriolanus allies with a sworn enemy (Gerard Butler) to take his revenge on the city. As director and star, Ralph Fiennes brings William Shakespeare’s visceral history play to the big screen for the first time. ‘Coriolanus’ is a drama for the ages, a commentary on the precarious draw of war and an auspicious directorial debut from one of the world’s great classical actor. Alongside Ralph Fiennes and Gerard Butler, the film stars Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain and James Nesbitt. ‘Coriolanus’ is out now.
You’ve worked with Shakespeare’s material before in your career, how did you find this different approach?
Jessica Chastain: I went to Julliard and I studied Shakespeare for four years. But since I got out of school I didn’t have the opportunity to revisit any of the plays. When I heard Ralph Fiennes was going to direct this, to me it’s like taking a master-class, and that’s why I wanted to be involved. I knew that just by looking at the script all of my scenes were going to be with either Ralph Fiennes or Vanessa Redgrave, and when I saw the cast developing, it’s just everyone who’s the best of the best, people at the top of their craft – I knew I would learn a lot from it. Working with an actor who’s so sensitive, has such subtlety and passion in what they’re doing. Then being directed by that, it can’t help but inspire the best performance out of you.
New Clip From ‘Coriolanus’ – Starring Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler & Jessica Chastain
Jan 12th
Empire has released this new heated clip from Ralph Fiennes’ directional debut ‘Coriolanus.’ As director and star, Ralph Fiennes brings William Shakespeare’s visceral history play to the big screen for the first time. Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), a hero of Rome, is a great soldier but despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot and he is banished from Rome. Coriolanus allies with a sworn enemy (Gerard Butler) to take his revenge on the city. Starring Fiennes, Butler, Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain and James Nesbitt, the movie is scheduled for release January 20th. Check out my interview with Ralph Fiennes for ‘Coriolanus’ here.
The people of Rome are hungry – they cannot afford to eat. Riots are widespread. Their vitriol turns on Caius Martius (later to be Coriolanus), Rome’s foremost general who despises the people.
Simultaneously, Rome is at war with the Volsces, a neighbouring state which is lead by Caius Martius’s sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius. When Caius’s outstanding courage secures the Volscian city of Corioles for Rome and the Volscians are defeated, Caius is newly named Coriolanus in honor of his victory. The people’s anger subsides.
Three New Banner Images For Ralph Fiennes’ Coriolanus’
Dec 12th
The official Facebook page for The Weinstein Company has released these three banners for Ralph Fiennes directional debut ‘Coriolanus.’ As director and star, Ralph Fiennes brings William Shakespeare’s visceral history play to the big screen for the first time. Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), a hero of Rome, is a great soldier but despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot and he is banished from Rome. Coriolanus allies with a sworn enemy (Gerard Butler) to take his revenge on the city. Starring Fiennes, Butler, Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain and James Nesbitt, the movie is scheduled for release January 20th. Check out my interview with Ralph Fiennes for ‘Coriolanus’ here.
The people of Rome are hungry – they cannot afford to eat. Riots are widespread. Their vitriol turns on Caius Martius (later to be Coriolanus), Rome’s foremost general who despises the people.
Simultaneously, Rome is at war with the Volsces, a neighbouring state which is lead by Caius Martius’s sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius. When Caius’s outstanding courage secures the Volscian city of Corioles for Rome and the Volscians are defeated, Caius is newly named Coriolanus in honor of his victory. The people’s anger subsides.
New UK Poster For Ralph Fiennes’ Coriolanus’
Nov 11th
Empire has released this new UK poster for Ralph Fiennes directional debut ‘Coriolanus.’ As director and star, Ralph Fiennes brings William Shakespeare’s visceral history play to the big screen for the first time. Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), a hero of Rome, is a great soldier but despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot and he is banished from Rome. Coriolanus allies with a sworn enemy (Gerard Butler) to take his revenge on the city. Starring Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain and James Nesbitt, the movie is scheduled for release December 2nd in the US and January 20th 2012 in the UK. Check out my interview with Ralph Fiennes for the film here.
The people of Rome are hungry – they cannot afford to eat. Riots are widespread. Their vitriol turns on Caius Martius (later to be Coriolanus), Rome’s foremost general who despises the people.
Simultaneously, Rome is at war with the Volsces, a neighbouring state which is lead by Caius Martius’s sworn enemy, Tullus Aufidius. When Caius’s outstanding courage secures the Volscian city of Corioles for Rome and the Volscians are defeated, Caius is newly named Coriolanus in honor of his victory. The people’s anger subsides.
Extended ‘Texas Killing Fields’ Clip – Starring Sam Worthington, Jeffrey Dean Morgan & Chloe Moretz
Oct 17th
Anchor Bay has unveiled this extended (3 minute+) clip from Ami Canaan Mann’s crime thriller ‘Texas Killing Fields.’ Inspired by true events, the movie follows a New York City detective (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) who teams with a Texas cop (Sam Worthington) to hunt down a serial killer who dumps his victims bodies in a marsh known to the local as a the “killing fields”. The killer changes the game and begins hunting the detectives, teasing them with possible clues at the crime scenes while always remaining one step ahead. The investigation becomes even more intense when the killer kidnaps a young local girl (Chloe Moretz). ’Texas Killing Fields’ stars Sam Worthington, Dean Morgan, Chloe Moretz, Stephen Graham, Jessica Chastain and Jason Clarke. The film was released in cinemas October 14th.
Inspired by the string of real-life unsolved murders in a small Texan town, this tense and haunting thriller follows a local homicide detective (Sam Worthington), and his partner, a transplanted cop from New York City (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) as they track a sadistic serial killer dumping his female victims’ mutilated bodies in a nearby marsh dubbed “The Killing Fields.” The killer changes the game and begins hunting the detectives, teasing them with possible clues at the crime scenes while always remaining one step ahead. When a familiar local girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) goes missing the detectives find themselves in a race against time to find their killer before she is murdered. Directed by Ami Canaan Mann, Texas Killing Fields also stars Jessica Chastain (Tree of Life, The Help), Jason Clarke (Public Enemies, FOX’s “Chicago Code”) and Stephen Graham (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”)
Jessica Chastain Interview For ‘Coriolanus’
Sep 17th
Coriolanus (Ralph Fiennes), a hero of Rome, is a great soldier but despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot and he is banished from Rome. Coriolanus allies with a sworn enemy (Gerard Butler) to take his revenge on the city. As director and star, Ralph Fiennes brings William Shakespeare’s visceral history play to the big screen for the first time. ‘Coriolanus’ is a drama for the ages, a commentary on the precarious draw of war and an auspicious directorial debut from one of the world’s great classical actor. Alongside Ralph Fiennes and Gerard Butler the film stars Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain and James Nesbitt. ‘Coriolanus’ is scheduled for cinemas December 2nd in the US, and January 20th in the UK. Check out what Jessica Chastain, undoubtedly the breakthrough actor of 2011, had to say about the film below.
You’ve worked with Shakespeare’s material before in your career, how did you find this different approach?
Jessica Chastain: I went to Julliard and I studied Shakespeare for four years. But since I got out of school I didn’t have the opportunity to revisit any of the plays. When I heard Ralph Fiennes was going to direct this, to me it’s like taking a master-class, and that’s why I wanted to be involved. I knew that just by looking at the script all of my scenes were going to be with either Ralph Fiennes or Vanessa Redgrave, and when I saw the cast developing, it’s just everyone who’s the best of the best, people at the top of their craft – I knew I would learn a lot from it. Working with an actor who’s so sensitive, has such subtlety and passion in what they’re doing. Then being directed by that, it can’t help but inspire the best performance out of you.