At long last, the film adaptation of Cyrano is finally opening in wide release after its initial Oscar-qualifying run in December. I had the chance to see the film in New York back at the end of November. It was part of a dedicated CCA press day featuring the cast and crew. At the time, I was thinking I would be running my coverage in mid-January. This is because the plan had been for the…
"Cyrano Is Designed For A Big Screen Experience"Tag: Cyrano
The National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner spoke about working on Cyrano while being in two different countries during the filming. Joe Wright directs from a script by Erica Schmidt. The music is composed by Bryce Dessner and Aaron Dessner. Cyrano stars Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Mendelsohn. After its Oscar-qualifying run in December, the film is finally opening in theaters on February 25. I was looking up your Wikipedia page and…
"Aaron and Bryce Dessner talk Cyrano"
Kelvin Harrison Jr. spoke with Solzy at the Movies about starring in Cyrano, prepping for the role, and writing poetry during the pandemic. Harrison stars alongside Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, and Ben Mendelsohn. Following December’s Oscar-qualifying run, Cyrano finally opens in wide release this weekend. What was it about the script that attracted you to the role? Kelvin Harrison Jr.: It was the relationship between Christian and Cyrano for me. I looked it up prior…
"Kelvin Harrison Jr. talks Cyrano"
Haley Bennett spoke with Solzy at the Movies about starring in Cyrano, filming during a pandemic, and having to sing live on set. Following an Oscar-qualifying run in December, Cyrano is finally opening in wide release this weekend. What was it about the script that initially attracted you to the stage musical? Haley Bennett: The first thing that attracted me to the stage musical was my feelings of unworthiness. I’d never done theater before and…
"Haley Bennett talks Cyrano"
Joe Wright spoke with Solzy at the Movies about directing Cyrano, filming during a pandemic and on an active volcano. This interview took place during a dedicated Critics Choice Association press day back at the beginning of December. One night prior, I had the chance to meet Joe Wright at a reception following the screening. One of the things we discussed that night and touched on briefly is the big screen experience. Cyrano stars Peter…
"Joe Wright talks Cyrano"
Peter Dinklage spoke with Solzy at the Movies about starring in Cyrano and doing a musical at a time when Broadway was shut down. My conversation with the award-winning actor came during a dedicated Critics Choice Association press day at the start of December. CCA members had the opportunity to attend a press conference followed by a breakfast reception meet & greet and 1:1 interviews. At the time, the studio was planning for a wider…
"Peter Dinklage talks Cyrano"