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entertainment2 years ago

Jude Law's Extreme Method Acting Techniques for Playing King Henry VIII in Firebrand

Jude Law wore a specially made perfume that smelled like a blend of "blood, fecal matter, and sweat" to get into character as King Henry VIII in the movie Firebrand. Law initially used the perfume subtly but later sprayed it everywhere. Director Karim Aïnouz said Law's stench was "just horrible" on set. Law plays King Henry VIII in the movie, which documents the king's final days after he was severely injured in a jousting accident that led to his deteriorating leg.

entertainment2 years ago

Jude Law's Unconventional Portrayal of Henry VIII in 'Firebrand'

Jude Law, who plays King Henry VIII in the movie "Firebrand," wanted to fully embody the monarch's pungent smell and recruited a perfumer to create a scent of "puss, blood, fecal matter and sweat." Law initially used the scent subtly, but then began dousing himself in it before filming. Director Karim Aïnouz admitted that when Law walked on set, it was "just horrible."

entertainment2 years ago

Jude Law's Extreme Method Acting for Henry VIII Film.

Jude Law had a perfume made for him to play Henry VIII in the film Firebrand, with notes of blood, fecal matter, and sweat. The actor initially used it subtly, but director Karim Aïnouz got hold of it and sprayed it around the set. Crew members reportedly dry-heaved from the stench. Despite the smell, Firebrand received an eight-minute ovation at Cannes.

film2 years ago

Jude Law's Transformative Performance as Henry VIII in 'Firebrand'

Brazilian director Karim Aïnouz directs "Firebrand," a historical drama based on Elizabeth Fremantle's novel about Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII. Aïnouz, who initially knew little about Tudor history, became captivated by Parr's story and saw it as a fight for autonomy and freedom of thought. The film, which stars Alicia Vikander as Parr and Jude Law as Henry VIII, received an eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes and is expected to enter the awards race.

entertainment2 years ago

Jude Law's Unconventional Approach to Playing Henry VIII in "Firebrand"

Jude Law wore a bespoke perfume blended from "blood, fecal matter and sweat" to play Henry VIII in the new period drama Firebrand, which premiered at the Cannes film festival. Law's immersive approach was successful, according to the film's director, Karim Aïnouz. Law has previously fronted perfume ads for Dior Homme and is known to be a client of British "fragrance stylist" Azzi Glasser, who made him a bespoke scent mixing elements of key characters he has played.

entertainment2 years ago

Jude Law's Stinky Henry VIII Reigns Supreme in Cannes Premiere of 'Firebrand'

Jude Law wore a custom blend of scents, including blood, fecal matter, and sweat, to play Henry VIII in the historical thriller "Firebrand" at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, which follows the final days of the king and his last wife Katherine Parr, received an eight-minute standing ovation. Despite playing a monarch, Law is uninterested in the British Royal family and is more fascinated with how the past can inform the present.

entertainment2 years ago

'Firebrand': Jude Law and Alicia Vikander Reign in Whip-Smart Historical Drama.

Director Karim Aïnouz's Firebrand sheds light on Katherine Parr, Henry VIII's final wife, and her survival of domestic abuse. The film humanizes Henry and portrays the pain he endured due to his ulcers. Alicia Vikander, who plays Katherine, hopes the film will promote an understanding of the violence women have endured over centuries. Aïnouz views this story as a call for the end of oppressive patriarchal systems.

entertainment2 years ago

"Firebrand" Reigns Supreme at Cannes with Alicia Vikander and Jude Law's Powerful Performances

Alicia Vikander received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Cannes premiere of "Firebrand," a historical drama in which she stars as Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII. The film, adapted from the novel "Queen's Gambit," takes place in Tudor England and follows Parr as she tries to outmaneuver and outlast the tyrannical king. "Firebrand" has sold out internationally and is seeking U.S. distribution.

entertainment2 years ago

"Firebrand" Reigns at Cannes with Alicia Vikander and Jude Law's Horribly Good Performances

Alicia Vikander received an eight-minute standing ovation at the Cannes premiere of "Firebrand," in which she stars as Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII. Co-star Jude Law and director Karim Aïnouz also received huge applause. The film, adapted from the novel "Queen's Gambit," takes place in Tudor England and follows Parr as she tries to outmaneuver and outlast the tyrannical king. "Firebrand" is seeking U.S. distribution and is being sold by CAA and FilmNation.

entertainment2 years ago

"Firebrand" Reigns Supreme with 8-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes Premiere

"Firebrand," a period film starring Jude Law and Alicia Vikander, premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival to an eight and a half minute standing ovation. Directed by Karim Aïnouz, the movie follows the story of Catherine Parr, the final wife of Henry VIII, and her radical Protestant beliefs. The film is playing in competition and marks Aïnouz's English language debut. International sales were handled by FilmNation Entertainment, and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions will distribute in several territories.

film2 years ago

"Firebrand" Reigns with Alicia Vikander and Jude Law in Feminist Henry VIII Drama.

"Firebrand" is a lively period film that focuses on Katherine Parr, the little-talked-about sixth wife of King Henry VIII, who was a feminist and the first English woman to have a book published. The film features a rollicking and amusing turn from Jude Law as Henry VIII and a strong performance from Alicia Vikander as Parr. The movie manages to escape being just another dull costume drama, with an outsider's point of view creeping into the otherwise very British conversation.

film2 years ago

"Firebrand: Alicia Vikander and Jude Law Reign in Feminist Historical Drama"

Alicia Vikander and Jude Law star in the psychological thriller, Firebrand, which explores the life of Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII. The film, directed by Karim Aïnouz, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Vikander plays Parr, a smart woman who had to strategize to survive in a marriage with a beast. Law relishes his role as the fearsome monarch, who is portrayed as a murderer and a butcher. The film is set in the ancient Haddon Hall, built with local Derbyshire, England sandstone.