This movie is a masterpiece, but the lead actor’s behavior on the set disgusted the director

Released in French cinemas in 1990, Glory, which tells the true story of the first regiment of black soldiers during the Civil War, is a masterpiece that won three Oscars, including Best Supporting Actor for Denzel Washington. A film (with one of the most moving scenes in film history) that Edward Zwick had a hard time making because of the behavior of Matthew Broderick and his mother.

in his book Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Forties in Hollywood published at the beginning of the year, Edward Zwick Discusses how Matthew Broderick And his mother, Patricia, created obstacles for him during filming glory. Points of contention: The script, which was completely rewritten after a private screening of the film, and the perceived insufficient screen time of Broderick, who plays Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.

“It was very traumatic for me”declares Edward Zwick on Mic from The Daily Beast. “From the moment we met, Patricia Broderick was obnoxious, condescending and volatile. She was relentless in her criticism and I fought her every step of the way, doing my best to ignore her profanity and abuse.”

Matthew Broderick, “sat in opaque silence” During mother’s intense speeches, he takes it for granted. He describes the cooperation with the actor as “Theatre of Cruelty”Zwick claims that what he tells in his book is “An Opaque Account of Broderick’s Follies” And that he was on tour with him, respectively The comment is published by The Guardian, “Like a nightmare you won’t wake up from.” Atmosphere…

Edward Zwick no longer wants Matthew Broderick

More than three decades after its release glory, Edward Zwick Nevertheless, he claims that he no longer feels anger and forgives Matthew BroderickWho would apologize to him. “Matthew was in a difficult period of his life”The filmmaker mentions the death of the actor’s father.

“He also became a star Ferris Bueller’s Crazy Day“The director of The Last Samurai and Legends of the Fall continues. “People don’t understand what it’s like to put that kind of responsibility on a 24-year-old. And I’m not sure they want it. A movie star is always surrounded by whispers. Find out what he has to do, who he has to be and who he has to work with.”

asked The Daily Beast, an agent Matthew Broderick noted that the latter had no comment on his remarks Edward Zwick. “While memories may differ as to what happened all those years ago, I find it baffling and saddening that a director with such a successful career would commit such an abomination while selling a few books.”, is fighting. Atmosphere (repeat)…

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