The beach boys brian wilson is played by two actors paul dano and john cusack in this heartfelt and eloquent tribute to one of pops greatest innovators. Paul dano on playing brian wilson and singing the beach boys. Starring john cusack, elizabeth banks, paul giamatti, and paul dano, the cast is. The beach boys, the four freshmen, brian wilson, atticus ross.
The beach boys brian wilson is played by two actors paul dano and john cusack in this heartfelt and eloquent tribute to one of pops. Paul dano had to perform for brian wilson before singing in. Brian wilson quits touring in exclusive deleted scene from. The love and mercy trailer has gone online, so you can get a first look at how john cusack and paul dano play founding beach boys member brian wilson.
I have the rest of the scene, but i thought this fit best. He started his career on broadway before making his film debut in the newcomers 00. This strange doubletelling of brian wilsons story is a truthful. Jan 17, 20 the upcoming brian wilson biopic has a lead actor.
Jul 23, 2019 paul franklin dano was born on june 19, 1984 in nyc, new york. Being a huge beach boys and brian wilson fan i thoroughly enjoyed the love and mercy dvd. The soundtrack is also available for download purchase from major digital. He won the independent spirit award for best debut performance for his role in l. For his dual roles in there will be blood, he was nominated for a bafta. In the 60s, beach boys leader brian wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avantgarde pop masterpiece. Jul 09, 2015 wilson is portrayed by paul dano and john cusack, past and future brians of the 60s and 80s, respectively descending into and emerging from mental breakdown either side of the great triumphcum. Paul danos secret to playing brian wilson i wish i couldve. The film cuts back and forth between paul dano, who. If you liked this video, theres a lot more where it. The 12 best movies about music, musicians, and the. Paul dano, brian wilson jung, timmo niesner elizabeth banks. Paul dano to play brian wilson in bill pohladdirected biopic.
I do not claim to own this, or will i ever own this. Paul dano celebrity profile check out the latest paul dano photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. I found myself marvelling at paul danos uncanny portrayal of wilson in the 60s. Love and mercys paul dano relates to brian wilsons tortured. Francoise duamelroadside attractions over the past decade, paul dano has portrayed everyone from a firebrand preacher in there will be blood to a. Ross said its about these two periods of brian wilson s life, and brian was kind enough to give me all his master tapes. Love and mercy star paul dano nails it as brian wilson more dano opens up about biopic on beach boys brainiac brian wilson and gives off lots of good vibrations on popcorn with peter travers. Paul dano and john cusack play brian wilson at different ages in bill pohlads pop biopic a deeply satisfying pop biopic whose subjects bifurcated creative life lends itself to an unconventional. Francois duhamel so we talk about the real brian wilson, whom he met some way into his. Jun 01, 2015 paul dano plays the young brian wilson during the recording of pet sounds in love and mercy. He received accolades for his role in little miss sunshine 06. Jul 12, 2015 watching one, i found myself marvelling at paul danos uncanny portrayal of wilson in the 60s, struggling to detect the moment when the actors voice segues into that of the reallife musician. Paul dano sings god only knows with the piano camera spin. May 25, 2016 love and mercy star paul dano nails it as brian wilson duration.
Jun 29, 2015 watching love and mercy, the film that depicts former beach boy brian wilson s famously difficult life, actor paul dano s emotionally raw portrayal of the young wilson has prompted many of his. Paul dano to play young brian wilson in upcoming biopic. In the 80s, he is a broken, confused man under the 24hour watch of shady therapist dr. John cusack plays wilson as an older man whose mental issues and drug problems have placed him under the control of a megalomaniacal psychotherapist, while paul dano essays the younger wilson, hitting the peak of his creativity with the iconic pet sounds album and. Jun 04, 2015 a simplified brian wilson in love and mercy played at different stages of his life by paul dano and john cusack, the brian wilson who emerges from this film is a less engaging and complex. The films structure goes back and forth between these two eras with paul dano playing wilson in his early days and john cusack later on. Dano plays wilson during his youth and the making of the influential pet sounds and the aborted. Paul dano on the art of becoming brian wilson rolling stone. John cusack and paul dano star as beach boys genius brian wilson in this film that intimately examines the unique journey and ultimate salvation of the musical icon. For fans of the beach boys musical mastermind brian wilson, this film is a must watch. Wilson is portrayed by paul dano and john cusack, past and future brians of the 60s and 80s, respectively descending into and emerging from mental breakdown either side of the great triumphcum. Watching one, i found myself marvelling at paul dano s uncanny portrayal of wilson in the 60s, struggling to detect the moment when the actors voice segues into that of the reallife musician. Jan 11, 2016 paul dano sings god only knows with the piano camera spin. Meanwhile, atticus ross, who worked with trent reznor on the.
Love and mercy star paul dano nails it as brian wilson duration. Dano started his career on broadway before making his film debut in the newcomers 2000. The social network is in talks to work on the sound design of the film and the soundtrack, which will. The film derives its title from wilsons 1988 song of the same name, and stars. Jumping ahead a couple of decades, john cusack who hasnt been this good in ages takes. I sing a bunch in the film, says dano, whose previous acting credits include there will be blood and 12 years a slave. Brian talked about trying to make music that would heal people.
Paul dano, in particular, as the younger brian wilson was excellent and the likeness was incredible. With john cusack, paul dano, elizabeth banks, paul giamatti. Paul dano had to perform for brian wilson before singing in love. Love and mercy star paul dano nails it as brian wilson. Some of the reconstructed scenes that i have already seen in early beach boys footage around the pet sounds and smile era was amazingly accurate.
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