One of my favorite movies from this year’s Toronto International Film Festival was writer-directorTom Ford’sNocturnal Animals. The film is based on theAustin WrightnovelTony and Susanand starsAmy Adamsas a successful art dealer whose former flame (Jake Gyllenhaal) sends her an advance copy of his new, intense thriller manuscript for a novel inspired by their relationship. The film follows a parallel story track as both the current-day events and those within the manuscript, titled “Nocturnal Animals, continue to unfold. Loaded with fantastic performances, a smart script, and amazing design from every department, the film again shows Tom Ford – who previously helmedA Single Man– is a real talent behind the camera. The film also starsAaron Taylor-Johnson,Isla Fisher,Armie Hammer,Laura Linney,Andrea Riseborough,Michael Sheen, andJena Malone. For more onNocturnal Animalsread Matt’s revieworwatch the trailer.
At the Los Angeles press day I landed an exclusive video interview with Aaron Taylor-Johnson. He talked about working with Tom Ford and why he’s a great collaborator, how he was first hesitant to play the role, what he did to get ready for the part (including dropping 20 pounds), what it was like between takes when you’re playing such intense scenes, working with directorDoug LimanonThe Wall, and more. Check out what he had to say in the video above and below is a list of what we talked about and some images from the film.
Nocturnal Animalsis now playing in limited release and expands into more theaters this week and goes wide December 9th.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson:
