Probably the most fascinating features of Catherine to me was the best way through which, as a girl, she was compelled to grab energy merely as a way of survival. Had been there any parallels with the current day that you simply had been eager about the place that was involved?
After all. I imply, we’re speaking in regards to the 1530s, the place Catherine or some other bride was solely nearly as good as—excuse my language—how fuckable they had been, or their skill to provide infants rapidly. That’s heartbreaking, and that type of commodification of girls nonetheless exists at the moment. I’m proud it’s an American firm making this present, when you concentrate on all the things that’s occurring within the U.S. proper now with Roe v. Wade. It’s simply outstanding that Catherine actually had no rights at throughout her physique. It’s a narrative about freedom, and it’s a narrative about survival.
You’re having a fairly unbelievable 12 months, between this, She Stated, and The Whale. The latter premiered at Venice yesterday—have you ever been following the response?
I’ve been taking pictures a present referred to as The Burning Women right here within the U.Ok. and in addition doing press for The Serpent Queen—and I’ve additionally simply completed an album with Richard Russell, so we’re at the moment sprucing and mastering that. Richard is simply extraordinary. I’ve written a movie, I’m attempting to get funding for my subsequent function—I’ve actually simply been tremendous busy, which is superb in fact.
Suffice to say, The Whale has been getting nice opinions.
Effectively, that’s good. Brendan [Fraser] was completely astonishing to work with. It was a extremely particular movie to make. I liked working with Darren [Aronofsky], and Sadie [Sink] was unbelievable too, so I hope it does properly. Likewise with She Stated. I used to be so honored to be requested to play Zelda Perkins, as I’m an enormous fan of her work. It’s simply usually a extremely nice caliber of individuals to be giving your time to, so I really feel actually satisfied.
I didn’t notice you made music. What are you able to inform me about that?
It’s a brand new a part of my life, and it’s all very thrilling. I can solely provide you with a type of teaser, actually, however I’d love to speak to you about it once more after we launch it. It wasn’t deliberate and it simply type of occurred and now we’re a band, nevertheless it’s been life-changing—actually among the best issues to occur to me in my life. I’m tremendous excited to share our music with the world when that occurs. It shouldn’t be too lengthy!
