Brad Pitt's films are an incredible experience for the viewer, and I understood that for the actors also, the filming had been quite special.
We had to film as before, without relying heavily on images or special effects. There were hundreds of extras, costumes, and even an elephant at one point.
It can be both exhilarating and a nightmare to film in such an instinctive way, but fortunately, the whole team was ready to embark on this adventure from the beginning.
My character, Jack Conrad, is inspired by real actors of that era, particularly Rudolph Valentino and John Gilbert. I discovered how attractive they were and how they were pioneers of cinema.
However, many of them did not survive the transition from silent cinema to talkies, facing personal struggles and tragedies.
Filming a movie like "Babylon" inevitably leads one to reflect on their own life. There's always the anxiety of becoming outdated, but it's a privilege to contribute to cinema, even in a small way.
Brad Pitt was chosen for his ability to capture attention and find subtlety and humanity in moments, even the more outrageous ones.
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His vulnerability interested me because it's not often seen in stars. Fame is a consequence of this profession, but avoiding the spotlight is crucial to endure its exhibition.
In "Babylon," there's a scene where my character defends the popular side of cinema, reflecting my personal story of growing up in a small town where films were my passion and window to the world.
Cinema has always been important to me, and I defend it in all its forms, whether on the small or big screen.
Despite being French-American, I have a love story with France, and I would love to film there in the future.
