Lily Gladstone reflects on her collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio for the highly-anticipated film 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
Actress Lily Gladstone shares her experiences working with Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, emphasizing the growing importance of authentic community involvement in filmmaking, especially in representing Indigenous communities.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTActress Lily Gladstone shares her experiences working with Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, emphasizing the growing importance of authentic community involvement in filmmaking, especially in representing Indigenous communities.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone (Source: Vogue)
Breaking Down the Magic of Hollywood's A-listers
A seasoned actress, Lily Gladstone, has fondly reminisced about her experience working alongside megastar Leonardo DiCaprio. Back in January 2023, she revealed at the Variety Studio, presented by Audible at Sundance, "Oh, it was great!" as reported by Variety. Now, we look back on her memories and takeaways from that time.
Gladstone and DiCaprio's Collaboration
Gladstone shared her views on working with Hollywood superstars, namely DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon." She affirmed that regardless of the stardom, it always boils down to the craft, and "it’s just two actors" at work.
“I feel like I’ve had so many moments so far in these wonderful films that I get to do,” Gladstone said. "The name is a different thing than the person. When you're sitting down doing the scene work, it's just two actors."
The Making of "Killers of the Flower Moon
"Killers of the Flower Moon" is a period piece set in the 1920s, based on David Grann's non-fiction book. It highlights the harrowing serial murders that shook the Osage Nation after oil was discovered on their land, prompting an investigation by the newly formed FBI.
Gladstone plays Mollie Burkhart, the wife of Ernest Burkhart, portrayed by DiCaprio. Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons round off this star-studded cast.
In an industry often criticized for inauthentic representation, Scorsese took commendable steps to work closely with the real-life Osage Nation to ensure the accuracy of the movie. Osage Nation chief Geoffrey Standing Bear served as a consultant on the movie, leading to substantial changes in the original script.
Gladstone emphasized the impact of the community's involvement in the project, saying, “The work is better when you let the world inform the work."
Another Feather in Gladstone's Cap
Apart from "Killers of the Flower Moon", another project that demonstrates Gladstone's commitment to fair representation of Indigenous communities is "Fancy Dance". Here, Gladstone's character navigates through a traumatic familial crisis on the Seneca-Cayuga Reservation in Oklahoma.
As we anticipate the release of "Killers of the Flower Moon" by Apple in October this year, Gladstone's past reflections serve as a powerful reminder of the growing importance of community involvement and authentic representation in Hollywood.
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