Save this story Save Story Save this story Dame Helen Mirren, an actress with a storied career, has at long last entered her villain era. “I think it has to do with getting older,” she tells Chloe Malle and Taylor Antrim on today’s episode of The Run-Through . “When you’re older, if you’re a woman, you have to be an awful, ghastly person.” Her latest villain comes in the form of writer Patricia Highsmith in A Talent for Murder , the latest feature from director (and master photographer ) Anton Corbijn.
The film—based on the 2014 play Switzerland by Joanna Murray-Smith—sets a fictional scene in the final chapter of Highsmith’s life. Holed up in her brutalist home in the Swiss alps with her pet snails, she is approached by a handsome young publisher from New York (Alden Ehrenreich) with the impossible task of convincing her to write another book in her Ripley series.
Mirren was first introduced to Highsmith through her husband Taylor Hackford, becoming a fan of her books as well as their many film adaptations. For her own transformation into Highsmith, the costuming was of immense importance. Highsmith wore notably masculine clothing and had a short neck and a hunched posture, especially later in her life. “So I got the costume people to build the shoulder pads up,” Mirren explained, “and it gives her that sort of look that she’s about to pounce.”
When Mirren started her career, the roles available to women were much less nuanced. “They really sucked,” she lamented, “and they’re so much better now.” (If she were to give advice to that former self who was so demoralized by the work she was getting, she would tell her to “be as rude as you possibly can.”) The trio also spoke about some of Mirren’s recent red carpet looks, the signature “stripper” heels she purchased on Hollywood Boulevard, and making her own clothes.
Who Shows Up—and Who Vanishes—When Your Kid Is in Trouble?
25 of the Coziest, Most Autumnal Movies to Watch This Fall
9 Adorable Photos of a (Very) Young Michael B. Jordan
Listen to The Run-Through with Vogue , a weekly podcast featuring the most exciting stories and hot takes from the worlds of culture, politics, sports and–of course–fashion
The Vogue Runway app has expanded! Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
Become a Vogue Business Member —the ultimate resource for fashion and beauty industry professionals.
Never miss a story: Add Vogue.com to your preferred sources in Google.
Source: Lifestyle
0 Comments