87 years old is a respectable age not only in the acting profession, but Christopher Plummer admits that he feels young, and looks forward to the start of every filming. The actor said that he had long wanted to work with Ridley Scott, and when it was possible to replace Kevin Spacey in the film "All the World's Money", the decision did not take long.
"The compressed terms of experience are not a hindrance"
Ridley Scott's call caught Plummer going on holiday to sunny Florida. The director asked for a meeting and added that the matter is urgent. It turned out that because of the outbreak of scandal and accusations of sexual harassment Kevin Spacey, who played one of the main roles, American billionaire Jean Paul Getty, it was decided to replace. It was necessary to urgently reshoot all the scenes in which he was involved. Recall that the script of the film is based on real events that occurred in 1973, when the grandson of Getty was kidnapped and the ringleader was demanded a ransom.
Despite the tight deadlines and tough conditions, Christopher Plummer does not complain and even finds advantages in such an accelerated rhythm of work:
"I can say that in my career there were trials and more serious. There were roles that required much greater workload and impact. Such, for example, was the role of King Lear. Sometimes the realization that it is almost impossible to meet in such a short time even helps. There is no time for experience, it is necessary to work. Frankly, I was a little nervous because of the amount of text and monologues that my character has in the picture, well, very much. But then my theatrical skill came to my aid and everything turned out. "
"I was happy to replace Spacey"
The actor does not hide that he has long wanted to work with Ridley Scott and considers him one of the best directors of modern cinema:
"I've had the opportunity to work with Ridley before, but then he never took me. And now, when I again received an invitation to appear in his picture, I immediately agreed with pleasure. I told him "Yes," even without taking the script in my hands. And when he read it, he was doubly happy, he was very good and my role too. Ridley is a wonderful director with a great sense of humor. He knows the price of every minute, he uses so many cameras on the court that the actor does not have to endlessly replay the same scene. He knows exactly what he wants. On the set, he is always in full readiness with a whole already-built picture of most of the film. This method was used by only a few great masters. I felt easy and this is his credit. He often joked and the tension simply disappeared. When Ridley told me that he would need to replace the actor and reshoot all the scenes with his participation, I, without thinking for a long time, with a share of a certain egoism, said: "Wow! I'm ready! "And three or four days later we have already started to work. So I did not have time to think and worry. "
"Secrets of Youth"
Plummer admits that he does not know any secrets of youth, and considers a healthy way of life to be his energy source:
"The habit of being in shape while working is with me since the 60's, when I was shooting in England. Though all then worked till 6 o'clock, and after were carried in beer. Once we filmed a bed scene, and at the most piquant moment I found that the playground was suddenly empty. It was six and everyone had hardly waited for this moment to drink a cool beer soon. Drugs were not in vogue then. Today my wife watches over my regime. She is a wonderful hostess and cooks healthy food very tasty. Plus, I live in a rural area where there is clean air. I really hope that this helps me to remain young and full of energy. "
"We are completely different"
In life, fate took Plummer several times with Paul Getty, but the actor says that these meetings were fleeting and there is essentially nothing to tell about the personality of the industrialist:
"I met him at several events. It was a party in Italy. In the 60's and 70's. But I did not really know anything about his family. He had little contact with anyone and, in general, was considered a hermit. So I did not have any special impressions and memories. I'm sure that not many people knew him well, so my acting interest was so high. When the kidnapping of his grandson occurred, I lived in Europe, it was not a shock for me, but still I remember the incident. To better get used to the role, I listened to the recordings with his voice, though, frankly, it was boring. And in order that this atmosphere is not in any way transmitted to the viewer, I tried to betray his image and speech of his expression and highlight more vivid shades. We are absolutely different types, that's why it was much more interesting to play. The only thing that remotely brings us closer is the collection of works of art. "Read also
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l that the personal collection even has his own bust created by the mother's friend when Plummer was still a teenager.