The actors discuss how they approached the film’s complex themes, from race to mental illness.
, in theaters from December 9, is unexpected—not only because of the actors’ 20-year age gap. But in many ways it also makes perfect sense.
Despite the very real trauma these two vulnerable people experience—racism, mental illness, social stigma, sexual harassment—they find a path towards the light. With the exception of the cinema’s predatory manager, played by Colin Firth, the employees embrace Hilary and Stephen with care and concern, and act as a shield to their otherwise sometimes crushing isolation. “It was a little ad hoc family!” Colman tellsof the characters’ relationships.
MC: What kind of research went into portraying having mental illness, and dealing with a loved one who has it? Were there conversations with Sam Mendes about it, as well?Sam was our greatest source of knowledge… Hilary was loosely based on his mum.
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