Interview: Shia LaBeouf Discusses Nymphomaniac, His Character Jerôme and Working with Lars von Trier
Normally, I wouldn’t post actors interviews for upcoming (or existing) films. Since however I’m incredibly excited for Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac and Shia LaBeouf doesn’t say the usual, expected things in this clip, I thought I’d post it. Zentropa, the Danish studio founded by von Trier and behind Nymphomaniac, has been posting a lot of goodies, so if you are on YouTube I’d recommend subscribing to their channel.
There’s also a similar interview of Charlotte Gainsbourg, but she seems slightly uncomfortable and this one seemed like more fun. Plus: Shia is missing a tooth, like for no reason. I thought it was really funny and it’s not commented on, but there he is nonchalant as ever, minus one tooth. In this clip he discusses how he was cast for the movie, why he picked it and what it was like to work with Lars.
Some answers sound pretty standard, but some of the things he says are actually very insightful into the way von Trier works. It helps that LaBeouf doesn’t seem to care much about being “correct” or only saying nice things, but actually comes off as honest here. I know some people may dislike him as an actor or based on his persona in the media, but I must say I’m quite intrigued by him and he did work with some great directors, so he deserves a little respect.
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Interesting interview, you know if you’re cast in a Von Trier it’s going to be nothing short of eventful?
Absolutely! I can only imagine how he must have felt to be cast in a film by one of his favorite directors. That must be the best thing ever.
..And then you have to send out pictures of your dick 😀
I’ve heard of going the extra mile in casting, but that is a what the hell? are you being serious moment.
Haha yeah! He seems cool about it in the interview, but I’m sure he was a bit stunned by it too at first 🙂
Oddly enough Charlotte Gainsbourg seemed less comfortable talking about Nymphomaniac and I mean she has worked with von Trier before (and done some very graphic scenes in Antichrist) so she should know or be used to it by now..
he gets on my goat so badly. I HATE Shia Lebouf, he’s like when everyone used to say that Ben Affleck was a good actor when he’s just a wooden freak. F*$k Shia Le boofhead
Haha! 😀 Well, I’m also not a big fan of his acting, but for some reason still like him on screen. And then in real life he seems kind of a douche, so I really don’t know why I defend him.
someone has to he’s such a F&$^%King dick
ooohh I like the new heading
😀 Thanks!!
maybe you should see chinese roulette in preparation for nymphomaniac:)
Cool! Fassbinder, huh? That’s definitely a director I whose catalogue I should check out more! Thanks for the recommendation.
pretty good interview! i think Shia has been in the business so long by this point that he doesn’t give a shit… looking forward to seeing the film regardless
Yeah, certainly seems that way. I can appreciate that though, I prefer it to fake and pre-packaged answers..