I just want to clarify that I don't do these things for awards; I do this job to pay my legal bills. Trying to digest everything that I'd just taken in and explaining it to someone who hasn't seen it can be quite a challenge. There are moments that you forget happened until they come flooding back, like the rat incident.
Writing this movie felt like delving into something from 100 years ago, yet in many ways, it felt like the most personal thing. Working with someone like Brad and actors like Margot Robbie and Diego Luna made the characters in this time period feel personal and alive.
Damian is such a kind person. I'm still trying to figure out where some of the script came from, like "playtime for potty time." That was Brad's favorite line, which says something about him.
Regarding ad-libbing, I heard that you didn't know in that pool scene that Margot was going to kiss you. Did she ad-lib? That wasn't in the script, but the idea came from her, and I was completely on board with it, even though I was initially against male-female kissing scenes on screen.
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As for the tooth incident, yes, I chipped my tooth while kissing Margot. She's quite aggressive, and her character is a force of nature. She even punched holes in the walls of sets, which the production team had to reconstruct.
I loved the energy on set, especially during scenes like the 10 scene where the camera was moving through, capturing everything in one take. There's a real sense of accomplishment when everything falls into place after numerous tries.
Regarding proving oneself in the industry, I think it's an ongoing process. I don't think you ever fully prove who you are or shake off imposter syndrome. For me, turning point came when Ridley Scott and Gina Davis let me join their film, and from there, opportunities started to come. Every film is a chance to tell stories and work with incredible people, and that's what drives me.
