Cast and Crew Reflect on "The One and Only" at London Gala Screening
The highly anticipated film, "The One and Only", was celebrated at a gala screening at the prestigious Ham Yard Hotel in London, where the cast and crew gathered to reflect on the making of the movie. According to an interview with the BBC, Richard Griffiths, who stars in the film, revealed that the cold weather during filming took a toll on the cast.
"It was freezing," Griffiths said. "Tom especially was going blue through most of the takes. I think there was a medic going in, and you too, right [Mulligan]? We had a medic sort of checking your temperature for the cold stuff." This attention to detail highlights the challenges faced by the cast and crew during the filming process.
Rebecca Mulligan, who also stars in the film, shared her own experience of filming, adding that it was a special moment for her as she had just given birth when filming began. "It’s just attached to all these gorgeous memories of my baby being little," she said. "And you guys were all around, and everyone was cuddling her, and we were all sort of together for a bit. So it’s very precious to me." Her comments, as reported by the BBC, demonstrate the strong bond that developed among the cast and crew during filming.
The film’s stars, Simon Key and Richard Ayoade, also known as "The Mighty Boosh" duo, expressed their enthusiasm for returning to Wales, where part of the film was shot. "We shot the short film (version) 18 years ago, and we’re kind of very eager to get back to Wales," Key said. "Feels like it’s a big part of the film. Weirdly." This sentiment was echoed by co-star, Dan Basden, who described the filming location as "beautiful" but "unpredictable weather wise".
The original short film, "The One And Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island", was nominated for a 2008 Bafta short film prize, and saw Key and Basden in the main roles. As reported by the BBC, the new feature-length film has been long-awaited by fans, and this gala screening provided an opportunity for the cast and crew to reminisce about the making of the movie.
The event provided a unique insight into the world of filmmaking, highlighting the importance of camaraderie and shared experiences among the cast and crew. The stars of the film have expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to work together, and their comments, as reported by the BBC, offer a glimpse into the magic that happens behind the scenes. With its mix of humour, drama, and stunning scenery, "The One and Only" is set to captivate audiences, and this gala screening was a fitting celebration of the film’s release.
