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Johnny Flynn Stars in Genre-Bending 'A Prayer for the Dying'
14 Feb
Summary
- Film blends Western, horror, and drama, defying easy categorization.
- Story inspired by the Book of Job, testing a man's faith.
- Flynn discusses challenging roles and navigating fame.
Johnny Flynn is set to premiere "A Prayer for the Dying" at the Berlinale, a film he describes as unique and defying traditional genre classification. The movie, set in 1870 Wisconsin, is inspired by the Book of Job and follows a Civil War veteran grappling with past violence.
Flynn portrays Jacob Hansen, who takes on multiple town roles amidst a devastating epidemic. He noted the film's director, Dara Van Dusen, worked closely with the original novelist to maintain a faithful, eerie tone, creating a dreamlike quality.
He also reflected on the emotional experience of filming and his interest in diverse roles, including playing Fyodor Dostoyevsky and his upcoming role as Lucius Malfoy in HBO's Harry Potter series. Flynn highlighted John C. Reilly's compelling dramatic performance in the film.
