Writer/Director Mark Vadik Talks About Brian's Beyond Outstanding Performance In "Cyrus"(March 24th, 2009)

Writer/Director Mark Vadik Talks About Brian's Beyond Outstanding Performance In "Cyrus"

Q. You are working with multiple genre fixtures in Cyrus – Danielle Harris, Brian Krause, Doug Jones – How did you work this kind of magic and is the fan boy in you just leaping for joy?

Mark: Well the script really worked most of the magic for me – the actors liked it – which makes the casting process infinitely easier. And yes – it was a huge treat to get to work with actors who are not only “iconic” in the genre, but just amazingly talented. They bring a real sense of life to the characters, which makes your life as a director much easier - you get to guide the actor and their choices to develop a story as a whole. You’re not starting at square one with them. For example, when Brian got to location, he had done a ton of research on his own – and let’s face it – Brian is a good looking guy. Normally he plays the guy who the girl falls in love with, not the guy who kills and terrifies the girl. So the first thing he asked was, would you like to cut all my hair off and do you want to shave my arms (serial killers often do this so DNA evidence won’t be present of victims – if they’re bodies are found) and we went with it – that’s just the kind of dedication he had to the role. And “outstanding” doesn’t even begin to describe his performance – it’s not only one of the best performances I’ve seen in horror, but probably one of the strongest most multi-layered characters I’ve ever seen anywhere. Danielle Harris, what can you say about her – just a consummate professional. You marry her up with Lance Henriksen in scenes and the two have an amazing chemistry. They were both brilliant. Doug Jones, outside of just being one of the nicest people in the world, creates this great pondering mind in the character of Dallas. Kim Rhodes (Suite Life of Zak & Cody) juxtaposes him perfectly. The rest of the players as well: Patricia Belcher (Jeepers Creepers) spot on with Maybelle - Rae Dawn Chong – just a thrill to work with. Shawna Waldron – amazing; Tony Yalda – brought great levels to Tom; Aris Mendoza – great; my Vicky – a very challenging part, Anne Leighton, just gave an amazing open vulnerable performance. I really can’t say enough about the cast as a whole.

Q. I can’t wait to see it! What part of the process are you in right now with Cyrus and when can we expect to see the completed feature?

Mark: We’re posting and the first screening is scheduled to be at Cannes* this May.

*Cannes: Cannes Film Festival is one of the world's oldest, most influential and prestigious film festivals*

Number of posts : 462 Location : Alaska, USA Registration date : 2008-10-19

Well...I'm happy he made those comments about BK....but mark isn't telling us girls anything we didn't already know....right girls??? Like we said, he's very versatile and talented and he has much more to give to the film industry...he's on a roll....U GO Brian!!! Cool

Hey Tasha....put on your Mz. BK Times attire cuz you have some searching to do when it's time for the Cannes Film Festival in May (smile)!!!

lol!

Right Sis! Oh I can't wait till it premieres at the Cannes in May bounce

I hope Brian knows..well even he doesn't yet...I'll let him know Very Happy

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