Mark Rylance Was Hurt Over “Nasty” Comments From Real-Life ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ Figures
Mark Rylance Was Hurt Over “Nasty” Comments From Real-Life ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ Figures
Mark Rylance didn’t appreciate certain remarks that he remembers being made by real-life figures portrayed in his film
The Trial of the Chicago 7
.
Mark Rylance didn’t appreciate certain remarks that he remembers being made by real-life figures portrayed in his film
The Trial of the Chicago 7
.
During an interview with
The New York Times
that published online on Friday,
During an interview with
The New York Times
that published online on Friday,
Rylance responded to a question about whether the chance to play real-life
Rylance responded to a question about whether the chance to play real-life
golfer Maurice Flitcroft, who died in 2007, was part of the appeal of starring in
golfer Maurice Flitcroft, who died in 2007, was part of the appeal of starring in
his new film
The Phantom of the Open
.
his new film
The Phantom of the Open
.
As it turned out, Rylance, having portrayed defense attorney William Kunstler in Netflix’s fact-based 2020 film
As it turned out, Rylance, having portrayed defense attorney William Kunstler in Netflix’s fact-based 2020 film
Chicago 7
, said he’s learned that playing prominent public figures can be tricky to navigate.
Chicago 7
, said he’s learned that playing prominent public figures can be tricky to navigate.
“I’m wary of playing very famous people,” Rylance explained.
“I’m wary of playing very famous people,” Rylance explained.
Even William Kunstler is a bit on the edge of people really knowing him.
Even William Kunstler is a bit on the edge of people really knowing him.