Jodie Foster directs Mel Gibson in The Beaver AARP The Magazine
Jodie Foster directs Mel Gibson in The Beaver - AARP The Magazine Movies & TV
For Foster, casting Gibson was risky, given reports of his personal troubles, including allegations of substance abuse and . Foster, 48, spoke about her hopes for the film, and the she knows as her friend. Q: What message did you want the film to convey? A: The film struck a personal chord for me. It delves into the loneliness we all feel, faced with life's burdens. The only way to even try to cope is to connect. Q: Did you draw on personal experience? A: Most of us have come into contact with someone suffering from depression. When it's someone you have known intimately, you have firsthand knowledge of the devastation it can cause. Q: Why did you choose Mel Gibson to costar? A: I knew he could relate so much to Walter's struggles that there was no way he would treat it as a comedy. That Mel's character be dramatically consumed in this internal struggle was very important to me. Q: Do you believe viewers can put aside their feelings about Gibson and appreciate his performance? A: That's a good question for you. Can you put aside your feelings about an artist's personal struggles when you watch a piece of art? I honestly hope so. Q: Tell us about your friendship with Gibson. A: From the moment I met him, there was such a connection that I knew we would be friends for the rest of my life. We work exactly in the same way: No bull----. We've had so many conversations about the topics the film explores. He is a brilliant man, a beautiful talent, and a loyal, loyal friend. That's the man I know. Q: A note in the credits at the end of the film directs viewers wanting help with depression to a website. A: Our socially active financier felt strongly that the film could help others suffering from depression find a path to real help through connection. To access the website, go to . opens May 6 in select cities.
Jodie Foster Reunites With Mel Gibson
Her new film " The Beaver " features the controversial actor and a talking puppet
In The Beaver, her latest directorial project, Jodie Foster portrays the wife of clinically depressed toy-company executive Walter Black — played by Mel Gibson — who uses a beaver hand puppet to communicate with his family. Courtesy of Summitt Entertainment Foster and Beaver costars Mel Gibson and his puppet. See also:For Foster, casting Gibson was risky, given reports of his personal troubles, including allegations of substance abuse and . Foster, 48, spoke about her hopes for the film, and the she knows as her friend. Q: What message did you want the film to convey? A: The film struck a personal chord for me. It delves into the loneliness we all feel, faced with life's burdens. The only way to even try to cope is to connect. Q: Did you draw on personal experience? A: Most of us have come into contact with someone suffering from depression. When it's someone you have known intimately, you have firsthand knowledge of the devastation it can cause. Q: Why did you choose Mel Gibson to costar? A: I knew he could relate so much to Walter's struggles that there was no way he would treat it as a comedy. That Mel's character be dramatically consumed in this internal struggle was very important to me. Q: Do you believe viewers can put aside their feelings about Gibson and appreciate his performance? A: That's a good question for you. Can you put aside your feelings about an artist's personal struggles when you watch a piece of art? I honestly hope so. Q: Tell us about your friendship with Gibson. A: From the moment I met him, there was such a connection that I knew we would be friends for the rest of my life. We work exactly in the same way: No bull----. We've had so many conversations about the topics the film explores. He is a brilliant man, a beautiful talent, and a loyal, loyal friend. That's the man I know. Q: A note in the credits at the end of the film directs viewers wanting help with depression to a website. A: Our socially active financier felt strongly that the film could help others suffering from depression find a path to real help through connection. To access the website, go to . opens May 6 in select cities.
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STUFFED FEELINGS Foster and costar Gibson, whose character speaks through a puppet.