Paul Dano on Brian Wilson, Acting Challenges, and New Film
In an interview with The Guardian, actor Paul Dano discusses his career highlights and upcoming projects. He reflects on portraying Brian Wilson in 'Love & Mercy,' sharing anecdotes about singing with the Beach Boys legend and filming at the historic Pet Sounds studio. Dano also addresses the challenges of non-verbal acting in 'Little Miss Sunshine' and his admiration for Tolstoy's 'War and Peace.' The conversation touches on how roles like those in 'Okja' and 'Fast Food Nation' briefly influenced his diet, though parenthood has had a lasting impact. Dano reveals he is starring in 'The Wizard of the Kremlin,' a political thriller about modern power dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of kindness in the industry, finding empathy for complex characters regardless of their morality, and advises his younger self to have more fun rather than taking life too seriously.
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Paul Dano on Brian Wilson, Acting Challenges, and New Film
In an interview with The Guardian, actor Paul Dano discusses his career highlights and upcoming projects. He reflects on portraying Brian Wilson in 'Love & Mercy,' sharing anecdotes about singing with the Beach Boys legend and filming at the historic Pet Sounds studio. Dano also addresses the challenges of non-verbal acting in 'Little Miss Sunshine' and his admiration for Tolstoy's 'War and Peace.' The conversation touches on how roles like those in 'Okja' and 'Fast Food Nation' briefly influenced his diet, though parenthood has had a lasting impact. Dano reveals he is starring in 'The Wizard of the Kremlin,' a political thriller about modern power dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of kindness in the industry, finding empathy for complex characters regardless of their morality, and advises his younger self to have more fun rather than taking life too seriously.
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