As I eagerly anticipate the 82nd Golden Globes, with “The Brutalist” being recognized across seven prestigious categories, I’m excited to share some insights about the inspiration behind Joe Alwyn’s compelling character in this remarkable film.

Alwyn shared with The Guardian that he draws inspiration from President-elect Donald Trump and his offspring to model his character as Harry, the wealthy industrialist’s son portrayed by Guy Pearce. In his words: “Look at America’s new leader and his family. Family businesses can sometimes be confined, limited, and empty. And it appears that same dynamic is present with Trump and his kids: ‘I can do whatever I want.’ A person convicted of a felony, accused of sexual assault, and infamous for remarks about grabbing women inappropriately – he seems to be untouchable, regrettably.

In “The Brutalist” movie, directed by Brady Corbet, we follow the journey of Hungarian immigrant László Tóth, portrayed by Adrien Brody. Upon arriving in America, he catches the attention of a wealthy patron named Pearce, who then offers him the opportunity to design and construct an impressive structure on his property.

In Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” we follow Adrien Brody as László Tóth, a Hungarian immigrant in the U.S. He gets noticed by a wealthy individual called Pearce and is given the task to build an ambitious construction project on Pearce’s property.)

Following its debut at the Venice Film Festival, “The Brutalist” has garnered significant praise and is anticipated to be a strong contender for the Academy Awards. However, Alwyn confesses that when he agreed to work on the project, he questioned how popular it might turn out to be among viewers.

Alwyn admitted, ‘I initially believed this movie could be exceptional but might not attract a large audience… Perhaps it will? I sincerely hope not.’ Reflecting upon the challenges it faces, considering its lengthy runtime and controversial content – aspects typically avoided in modern filmmaking – he added, ‘Any additional positives are truly delightful surprises.’

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2025-01-06 01:46