Exclusive Interview with Conner Marx, actor from The Anatomy of Monsters
Exclusive Interview with Conner Marx (Z-Nation, Leverage) about his upcoming movie, The Anatomy of Monsters
1. What attracted you to the character of Nick Jones in The Anatomy of Monsters?
Nick's a stinkbug; you can't crush him. He's got a confidence in himself
that manifests in a clarity of purpose, and I find that to be a really
enviable quality. He knows he likes Sarah, and he doesn't bullshit about
it. He puts himself out there openly, authentically, and unabashedly.
2. How was it working with Byron C. Miller?
Byron's on a very short list of "I'll work with him no matter what"
directors. He's just a really stand up guy and I have a ton of respect
for the way he approaches filmmaking, which is, fundamentally, people
first. The word integrity keeps coming to mind. He works with integrity.
You just know he's always looking to do the right thing, whether that's for the movie or the people making it. He clearly endeavors to make each collaborator feel welcomed, valued, and respected - and that's a unique thing.
3. What was a most memorable moment during the filming of The Anatomy of Monsters?
At the end of the film (spoilers), when Sarah's making her suicide
spaghetti, we used sugar to stand in for crushed up pills. Multiple
takes later, after she dumped several cups of sugar in the marinara, we
used that same sauce in the scene where she and I ate the pasta.
Possibly the sweetest thing I've ever eaten.
4. What actors inspire you the most?
Michelle Williams, Amy Adams, Joaquin Phoenix, Ryan Gosling, Viola Davis, Young Pacino, and Anton Yelchin - rest in peace.
5. What is next for Conner Marx?
On December 6th, 'If There's a Hell Below' comes out on VOD. It's the
first feature I produced, a slow-burning paranoia thriller set in the
desolate isolation of the American West. We premiered at Slamdance in
January, and after playing festivals for the year, I'm so thrilled
people outside of that circuit finally get the chance to see it. If it
sounds up your alley, you can get more info at www.hell-below.com
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