George MacKay on His Internal and External Transformations for Femme and The Beast
George MacKay took the time to talk with us about the steps he took to prepare for his vastly different roles in his most recent films, Femme and The Beast. For Femme, he explored Preston's character by immersing himself in fashion and examined the intricacies of portraying anger directed both inward and outward. He highlighted the physical transformation he underwent, including tattoos and bulking up, and the influence this had on the people he saw in real life. George discussed how the simplicity of Preston's character shaped his communication and movements, as well as the importance of working with an intimacy coordinator to enhance the storytelling.
His preparation for The Beast included the challenges of mastering different dialects and learning French for his role as Louis. He delved into the film’s metaphorical exploration of fear surrounding love and commitment, and spoke about his approach to portraying each version of Louis with unique physicality rooted in their respective time periods. George emphasized the importance of discussing the intellectual depth of the story with his cast and crew mates to prepare for filming.
Watch the full conversation below.
Q&A with actor George MacKay on his films Femme and The Beast. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company.
Follows Jules, who is targeted in a horrific homophobic attack, destroying his life and career. Some time after that event he encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna. He wants revenge.
