After breathing new life into the Planet of the Apes franchise, many anxiously awaited Rupert Wyatt’s next cinematic outing.
The Gambler marks somewhat of a departure for the British-born writer/director in that it’s subdued and somewhat ambiguous. The film follows an English professor and high-stakes gambler (Mark Wahlberg) who finds himself at the mercy of the gangster (Michael K. Williams) he borrowed money from. A remake of the 1974 suspense drama, The Gambler features impressive supporting turns from the likes of John Goodman, Jessica Lange and Brie Larson.
We had the chance to sit down with Wyatt to discuss his inspired casting choices, inventive scene blocking and his unique take on Los Angeles.
After The Rise of the Planet of the Apes you really had a pick, you had options, which is a rare thing early on in one’s career. Why instead of choosing more of a...
The Gambler marks somewhat of a departure for the British-born writer/director in that it’s subdued and somewhat ambiguous. The film follows an English professor and high-stakes gambler (Mark Wahlberg) who finds himself at the mercy of the gangster (Michael K. Williams) he borrowed money from. A remake of the 1974 suspense drama, The Gambler features impressive supporting turns from the likes of John Goodman, Jessica Lange and Brie Larson.
We had the chance to sit down with Wyatt to discuss his inspired casting choices, inventive scene blocking and his unique take on Los Angeles.
After The Rise of the Planet of the Apes you really had a pick, you had options, which is a rare thing early on in one’s career. Why instead of choosing more of a...
- 12/24/2014
- by Justine Browning
- LRMonline.com
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