‘He had to do that monologue 14 times’: The Big Lebowski actor is really patient and just as cool as the iconic character

Forever in a dressing gown, always neglected, a glass White Russian Hand-cranked, lovingly listening to whales in his bathtub, preferably while smoking a joint and still bowling passionately…

As you read this (short) description, you should have heard none other than Jeff Bridges’ alias brother In The Coen Brothers’ Big Lebowski. The makers of the film have also written the character/role with him in mind.

“My first impression was that it was a great script and I’ve never done anything like it before. I thought the brothers were spies when I was in high school. I’m very happy to be a part of this film.” I trusted the actor The Hollywood ReporterBrings back memories of the making of the movie when we were celebrating the 25th anniversary of the movie. “I got really into the character. There’s one aspect of the guy that I was going for: his authenticity. He’s authentic, right? He is who he is, that’s all. He’s a lovable guy.”

There is no one more Zen than Jeff Bridges!

A brilliant character who elevates procrastination to an art form, arguably the most zen and laziest person on Earth to ever live, he’s entered pop culture largely since his debut in 1998. The character was so revered that fans actually created a religion in his name. , dudeism.

in the given interview Vanity Fair Throughout her career, Julianne Moore, who plays Maud Lebowski in the film, tells a delicious anecdote about Bridges showing at least as much patience as her character during the filming of the scene. Reason ? A plane hovering above where the camera crew was located forced the actor to do this 14 times to deliver his monologue.

“I could go on and on about Jeff, he’s just a genius. And also, maybe one of the sweetest people I’ve ever worked with. He’s so sweet and patient. There was one day when he was giving a speech, and at the same time, during every take, the plane was spinning Upstairs, he went around 14 times! He had to do that monologue 14 times and he never got angry.”

Because the film was shot in and around Los Angeles, which has some of the busiest air traffic in the world with its airports, there is a risk of airplane noise spoiling the sound. But still…

The scene and monologue will be discussed at the moment when the dude explains to Maud that he has the impression that his father, the “real” Mr. Lebowski, tried to explain the whole incredible story of the mistake. identity between him and his father.