High-speed train, which recently saw its release on August 5, is directed by acclaimed filmmaker David Leitch and features a very talented cast, with actors including Brad Pitt, Brian Tyree Henry, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Hiroyuki Sanada, and Sandra Bullock, among others. It is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka. The action-comedy flick scored big at the box office, with a weekend debut of $30.1 million in the United States. As the film enjoys international success, the cast recently reunited in a zoom interview and stressed the importance of having a diverse cast.
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In addition to discussing the reason for the film’s success, the cast also talked about the on-screen bond between the characters of Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry, what the filmmaking process was like, as well as of Brad Pitt’s character, Ladybug’s Duality in the film.
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For many, the characters of Lemon and Tangerine looked like High-speed trains underline. When the actors were asked about the shared bond between the two and what it was like to collaborate to shape their friendship, here’s what Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was seen in the role of Tangerine, had to say:
“It meant so much to us. They’re twins, there’s a brotherhood, they’re partners in crime and we wanted that to feel. You read that script and you just laughed out loud and the banter between those two gave us so, so much material to play with.
According to the actor, the two pushed their limits by improvising on a daily basis, improvising most parts to create a natural chemistry that could be easily played out on screen. Adding to Taylor-Johnson’s remark, Henry pointed out that there was a sense of hope in their name to make it credible to the public.
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There was an attempt to highlight their brotherly camaraderie and it shined. The Eternals The star expressed his off-screen respect and love for co-star Aaron Taylor-Johnson saying the actor has a huge heart and is a source of immense joy. Henry further commented on how he “I really wanted to show the authenticity of how Aaron and I care about each other” to the public.
Filming process of the bullet train according to Brad Pitt
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When it comes to the Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood actor, the actor had nothing but praise for his co-stars. When Brad Pitt was asked about what it was like to collaborate with the cast in the fight scenes that portrayed Ladybug’s dualism, he praised his cast members and said: “I have a lot of respect for everyone who signed up for this.
The fight club alum commented on what an enriching experience it was to be around people and also mentioned that he saw Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s tape and immediately realized that they were “operational” for the film and it was good company. According to him, “everyone held on then” which made for a nice match-up.
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The actor was then asked about the importance of having such a diverse cast and what it was like to work with people from all over the world. To this, the actor said the following:
“That was another gift that this script offered. It was an international cast. It was diverse representation and everyone could bring their unique perspective to the story, so that was a joy.
It can easily be inferred that the actor has nothing but the utmost respect for his actors and credits them with most of the film’s success. Previously, in another interview, the actor said how shooting the film was like a breath of fresh air after a tough time. Therefore, the movie and the cast meant a lot to him.
High-speed trainwhich features Brad Pitt as an assassin on a high-speed train with an important mission to accomplish, is in theaters now.
Source: Complex
