Off Camera with Sam Jones

Ep 167. Rosamund Pike

Aug 13, 2020
Actress Rosamund Pike discusses her musical background, her breakthrough role in a Bond film, and her desire for diverse roles. She dives into intense characters, portraying genuine emotions on screen, and the challenge of staying present in acting. Pike also shares her experiences with trying new things and the surprise opportunity in Gone Girl.
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ANECDOTE

Meeting Marie’s Colleague Over Whiskey

  • Rosamund drank whiskey with Paul Conroy at the Frontline Club and watched footage of Marie Colvin to capture her spirit.
  • She stayed late to seize the moment because she knew it might be her only chance to learn about Marie directly.
INSIGHT

Shedding Self To Become Someone Else

  • Rosamund approached the role by trying to 'get herself out of the way' and embody Marie rather than filter Marie through her.
  • She wanted to deliver Marie to a documentary maker's eye, blending observation with performance.
ANECDOTE

Sharing A Room With Real Grief

  • Rosamund describes filming a recreated clinic scene with Syrian refugees and feeling the raw grief of a man who'd lost relatives.
  • She says there's no place for pretense in a room filled with lived trauma and had to navigate whether she belonged there.
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