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Felicity Jones: Acting is About Story, Not Setting
22 Nov
Summary
- Jones prioritizes strong writing over a film's time period.
- She sees thematic continuity between 'Train Dreams' and 'The Brutalist'.
- Jones loved the comedic shift in 'Oh. What. Fun.' with Michelle Pfeiffer.
Felicity Jones asserts that her career decisions are guided by the strength of the script and the story's message, rather than its temporal setting. She has noted an unconscious connection between her roles in 'Train Dreams' and 'The Brutalist,' both exploring profound questions of identity and purpose across different eras.
Her recent work includes 'Train Dreams,' a 20th-century drama, and the modern Christmas comedy 'Oh. What. Fun.' Jones found the latter a refreshing comedic change of pace, especially enjoying her scenes with Michelle Pfeiffer and the film's focus on maternal figures during the holidays.
Jones also reflected on her experience in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,' learning that sometimes the destination of a film, its reception by the audience, is more critical than the production journey. This perspective highlights her belief that a story's success ultimately rests on its impact.
