He had many children.
Its like, whatledto that?
Hes full of contradictions.
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That was touching to me.
As I got older and changed as an actor….
He goes, Im talking to Bill Fishman!
[I talked to Bill and] he said, Yeah, Im doing a Brando project.
I said, Thats so random!
Im presently actively developing one around this period.
I hadnt picked a lane yet, but Iwasactively reading and looking into it.
Between 1969 and 1974!
I wasnt surprised by the kismet of that moment; we just decided to go in together.
It just seemed so logical.
I dont want to simply victimize him.
I love the fact that its about Bernie.
Its a right-angle approach; its not a direct line.
We learn through interactions and observations….
The books description says that it exposes Marlon Brando the man, not the actor.
He had many children.
Its like, what led to that?
Hes full of contradictions.
That was touching to me.
Wig selection is a huge part of this project, Im sure.Sure, man!
He had very specific hair.
So, designing that middle-aged Brando-in-LastTangokind of wispy, 70s, receding, gray-blonde hair…
I dont have that!
There are great wigmakers here and in Italy chomping at the bit to go there.
I used to wear a Caesar do.
Ill be designing that look.
Ive got one, but its slightly different.
I like applying them myself.
Theres something about sitting in front of the makeup mirror and doing your makeup that way…
I totally dig it.
When Id do Broadway or the West End, you inevitably do your own makeup.
To my knowledge, there hasnt been a full-fledged Marlon Brando biopic to date.
Does it intimidate you knowing youre first into the territory?No.
[Laughs] Fearless!
Thats what he would be concerned by.
Theres no room for that.
Ive always thought that it would be nice to do one day.
Youre shooting in Tahiti?Fiji has similar topography and setting.
Ive been there in the past.
They have a very advantageous tax incentive, as does Tahiti.
Right now were looking at Fiji and L.A.
There was a news story last year whereRichard Pryors widow indicated that Richard slept with Marlon.
Is Brandos sexuality something youll explore here?Im pretty sure he was a lover who didnt discriminate.
Through the point of view or perspective of Bernie, that was something that wasnt as relevant or prescient.
It didnt come up.
But again this may be one of the discoveries we have.
It certainly wont be tempered.
was tolerance, love, and exploration….
The nice thing is that Bernies still alive, this wonderful fellow…. What was the ration of his appetite?
You want to touch on the totality of influences;Thatbeing, I imagine, certainly a big one!
