Life, Death, and Acting: Adrien Brody and Tilda Swinton's Take

Adrien Brody and Tilda Swinton, two veteran actors, are tackling different aspects of mortality in their latest films. Brody is playing László Tóth, an architect from Hungary who immigrated to the U. S. after the Holocaust. His character is determined to create a significant structure that reflects his worldview and legacy in the movie "The Brutalist. " Meanwhile, Swinton is portraying Martha Hunt, a former war correspondent facing terminal illness in Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, "The Room Next Door. " Both actors have had their share of collaborations, notably in Wes Anderson's films. Swinton jokingly refers to Brody as her tiny child from "The Grand Budapest Hotel, " where she played his mother. Swinton praises Brody's work in "The Brutalist, " commending him for carrying the heavy theme of suffering throughout the film. Brody shares that he drew from his mother's experiences as a Hungarian immigrant to connect with his character's struggles. Swinton, on the other hand, discusses the process of embodying a character like Martha, who is confronting her own death. She finds it a profound experience, having witnessed others' journeys with mortality. The actress values the opportunity to deliver an authentic response to the role, rather than the usual theatrics she often engages in with wigs and costumes. Brody and Swinton both reflect on how their characters' experiences with mortality have influenced their personal lives. They agree that as they age, they think more about life and what they want to do with their time.