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Hayek Pinault: Jolie Pushed Me to Dark Role
19 Aug
Summary
- Hayek Pinault initially refused the role due to its emotional difficulty.
- Jolie directed the war drama 'Without Blood,' adapted from a novel.
- The film explores themes of war, trauma, memory, and healing.
Salma Hayek Pinault revealed that Angelina Jolie had to work diligently to persuade her to accept a role in the upcoming film "Without Blood." Hayek Pinault expressed significant reluctance, stating she initially did not want to portray the character Nina or revisit such painful emotional territory.
She confided that she was afraid of reliving personal traumas that resonated with the character's experiences of disempowerment and trauma. Hayek Pinault ultimately agreed after extensive discussions with Jolie, acknowledging the director's belief in her suitability for the part.
"Without Blood" is the sixth directorial project for Jolie and is set after an unspecified conflict. The narrative follows Nina's intricate, year-long plot for retribution following the murder of her family. The film is scheduled for release on September 18.
Hayek Pinault praised Jolie's directing style, calling her the best actor's director she has ever worked with and highlighting the supportive and valuing environment Jolie cultivated on set.
