“I was in a turkey to end all turkeys!”

“I was in a turkey to end all turkeys!”

As a lifelong enthusiast of the silver screen, I wholeheartedly recommend adding The Franchise to your watchlist. Having had my fair share of experiences in the industry, I can attest that the portrayal of an egotistical, ill-mannered actor in this show doesn’t stray too far from reality.


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Is making a franchise movie as unpleasant as this show suggests?

My experience on Logan and on Star Wars were incredibly positive, but I see that it’s ripe for spoofing. In The Franchise, I play an incredibly narcissistic, appallingly badmannered, politically incorrect actor. I have encountered some of those people over the past four decades of being in showbusiness.

Is it possible that Marvel might find your enthusiasm for donning superhero attire displeasing, given that you’ve already made an appearance on their Loki television show?

If I was a muscle-bound 50-year-old I might be quavering in my platform boots, but at 67 I’m not.

Is it possible that Peter’s extensive experience in the field has contributed to his significant level of skepticism?

To some people’s dismay, I was born brimming with the spirit of “Richard,” which hasn’t waned over time. My father once told me when I was nine that I was like a wound-up clock, and that certainly rings true. Unlike others who might approach things casually, I am eager and always ready to dive right in.

What’s the worst discomfort you’ve had to endure on set?

In 1990, I worked on a movie titled “Hudson Hawk” which veered so drastically from its initial script that it seemed like we were embarking on the worst film ever made. It was disheartening because we started with such optimism and excitement. When something turns out to be an undeniable flop, you can’t help but feel embarrassed. “Can I return my paycheck?” That’s the initial reaction. But then your mind adjusts. “In fact, I’ve earned every penny for the hardship I’ve endured.

Do you still get excited by the magic of film sets?

There’s an innate glamour to the industrial nature of film-making. I will never forget the thrill of being on the final Star Wars film, because I’d been obsessed ever since seeing the first one in 1977, with those swishing doors [on the space craft], thinking they’d be electric but then discovered on set there’s a guy with a fag in his mouth just pulling these doors open. I couldn’t help myself making the swishing noise of the doors myself as I was walking through. JJ Abrams, the director, said to me, “You cannot make the noise of the door on a take.”

Which superpower would suit you?

As a film enthusiast, I often find myself captivated by the concept of invisibility in movies. If granted this extraordinary ability, I would relish the opportunity to secretly attend meetings at Downing Street, peeking behind the veil of secrecy that shrouds the inner workings of our government. I’d use this unique perspective to understand the intricacies of decision-making processes and perhaps even influence events subtly, shaping history in a positive way. It would be an unparalleled privilege to witness the world from such a clandestine vantage point.

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2024-10-17 19:33