Set to Dolly's iconic music, Dumplin' tells the story of Willowdean (Danielle), a plus-sized daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer), who signs up to a beauty pageant as a protest. Max (Hugh Skinner) and Millie (Danielle Macdonald) are both training to enter an opera singing competition. [4] After working agentless for the first six years of her career, Macdonald signed with her first Hollywood agent after the success of Patti Cake$.[10]. Millie claims she is simple, but she is really more complicated than she admits. Danielle Macdonald: I missed romcoms! 'Im not a natural-born singer and my terror makes me 51 times worse.'. Producers: Philip Wade, Judi Levine, Arabella Page Croft "Yeah, this will be easy, I'll do it, I'll work." 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Do you have any real life experiences that reflect this? Millie pursues opera, which she saysis not something she is doing on a whim. Max's singing was dubbed by Nathan Lay, also from Australia, who . Thank goodness, then, for Danielle Macdonald, who is as down-to-earth as her character Helen Chambers, a green but enthusiastic probationary constable and former traffic cop seemingly determined to steer The Man through his ordeal by way of good cheer and can-do spirit, cracking bad jokes, lending him money and being demonstrably thrilled when he makes an early breakthrough. But its a focus in a lot of scripts because it is a focus in society, and pressures are placed upon people. Danielle Macdonald is one of Australia's most exceptional exports. I've done so many things that have taken me out of my comfort zone. Millie has always wanted to sing opera; she's determined to learn and compete in the annual UK Singer of Renown contest and by gum, watch her clear all the hurdles, including romantic. The distributor for Taiwan will be Central Motion Picture Corporation, while people in the Middle East will enjoy it via Phoenicia Pictures. Falling for Figaro is a 2021 romantic comedy film written and directed by Ben Lewin, and starring Joanna Lumley, Danielle Macdonald and Hugh Skinner. Danielle Macdonald plays an aspiring opera singer in Ben Lewin's romantic comedy, also featuring Hugh Skinner and Joanna Lumley. She is so open to new experiences because she likes to be in control of everything. Zoe Burrell For Daily Mail Australia, Dressed to impress! There were two pubs in the town we were staying in and that was it, she says. she said. Life can be pretty hectic, and you dont always have the bandwidth for a three-hour epic. So, you know, it took me a really long time to get a take . Danielle Macdonald sits down with marie claire to talk singing like everyones watching, working with Joanna Lumley and why shes a secret Disney adult. Millie takes lessons from Meghan, a teacher who pushes her. But I knew it wouldnt be easy. Danielle Macdonald on Opera, Singing, and Falling for Figaro. She is also known for her roles in the post-apocalyptic thriller film Bird Box as Olympia, the film Skin (2018) as Julie, the Netflix series Unbelievable as Amber, and the BBC One/Stan/HBO Max thriller series The Tourist as Helen. It just feels like life. Millie (Macdonald) is a brilliant young fund manager, who leaves her unfulfilling job and long-term boyfriend to chase her lifelong dream of . Unschooled, but not undeterred, Millie heads to the Scottish Highlands to seek tutelage from an unorthodox teacher and former diva, Meghan Geoffrey-Bishop (a droll, withering Joanna Lumley). I just made them turn up the music . Macdonald plays Millie, a woman who quits her job to fulfill her dream of becoming an opera singer. Yes, she's the straight one in the world of comedy in this film. I thought this is actually working! I fell so in love with it. He always has a smile on his face and he never lets pressure get to him to a point where he would snap. Reproduction of material from any Salon pages without written permission is strictly prohibited. What can you say about your penchant for playing headstrong characters? That's where the comedy can come in. [5] It was screened at several film festivals in 2021, including the Film by the Sea Film Festival in Vlissingen, Netherlands, the Cinfest Sudbury International Film Festival,[11] the Berkshire International Film Festival[12] and the Sedona Film Festival. 'Falling For Figaro' Review: A Corny but Cute Opera Comedy - Variety The Tourist finds that balance.. All Rights Reserved. MC: You're not a singer, yet you star in a lot of music-centred films. With musicians and writers in the family but no actors, she followed a neighbour into acting classes because they loved playing make believe together, only to discover it helped her overcome her innate shyness. As Luciano Pavarotti demonstrated in Yes, Giorgio, his woeful attempt at screen stardom, opera and romantic comedy dont necessarily mix well onscreen. Writers Guild Calls First Strike in 15 Years, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Her heart and her dreams are on the line. It just became a little family.. Did you ever have a teacher or mentor who molded you or inspired you with tough love? [21] Animal welfare is important to Macdonald and she lived as a pescatarian for five years, choosing to convert to veganism at the beginning of 2020. In most articles you read about her, in fact, they'll inevitably refer to the Australian actress as a 'rising star'. I have a photo of me and Sandra Bullock on set and it's where both laying down with our big baby suits on, which are so heavy, and I was just completely passed out.. Aussie actress Danielle Macdonald says playing an opera singer in new That was a big moment. Although, as Macdonald reminds me over Zoom from London (an Australian expat in LA since 2009, she is staying with Brune-Franklin during the publicity tour), Helen is trying to do a good job she has barely started. [4] She was originally booked for the role of Becca Huffstatter in the ABC drama series Huge, but her visa did not come in on time and she was unable to fill the role. Casting for Falling for Figaro began on 29 October 2019 with Joanna Lumley and Danielle Macdonald in the lead roles. DM: Time and research. Here's the official synopsis from IFC Films: [17] According to Arianna Bocco, the newly anointed president of IFC Films, the film is planned to be released in North America in 2021. Both of them are subject to a near-continual barrage of colourful insults courtesy of Meghans silvered, sharp-edged tongue. I was in eighth grade. The scenery is unbelievable. Where do you get your inspiration or motivation? Posted on . Work took a while to flow, but the jobs she did get were memorable ones: cameos in hit shows including Glee and Pretty Little Liars, and a part in Rachel Weiszs directorial debut, a short film called The Thief. I keep doing movies with music in them, and I have to keep performing. DM: For me, it was quite emotional, because I had a baby in the movie and when I see the monster, I had to give my baby up, while also wanting to jump out a window and then actually physically jumping out a window. I'm a Taurus, you know.. Whenever there's music involved, like with Paddy Cakes, there was a lot of listening to music and stories about New Jersey. Get your fix of the hottest celebrity news, celebrity gossip, celebrity interviews, exclusive stories, red carpet events, style and updates from the world of entertainment, involving your favorite stars. Millie and Max, whose facial expression never deviates from glum, become instant rivals. [23], Cinfest Sudbury International Film Festival, "Hugh Skinner, Shazad Latif, Rebecca Benson board UK comedy, "Filming underway in Scottish Highlands for new romantic comedy starring Joanna Lumley", "Cinfest still presenting hybrid festival for 2021, but trying to restore some normalcy", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Falling_for_Figaro&oldid=1151039286, This page was last edited on 21 April 2023, at 14:46. "Falling for Figaro" provides you with another opportunity to do comedy. It's really kind of amazing. [2][3] She attended the Australian Institute for Performing Arts in Naremburn, New South Wales. I would say, well, not the tragedy of it all. But Macdonald went all in anyway, despite not knowing anyone. They are so different, and they were both very foreign to me. Danielle added. 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And, she is more complicated because she's feeling more. Advice: Danielle recorded "Push and Pull" with Dolly and her co-star Jennifer Aniston and while Dolly was 'really encouraging', she thought that Danielle shouldn't pursue a career in singing . Canadian distribution will be by Pacific Northwest Pictures (in theatres) and Cinesky (on airlines). If you were not living the dream of acting, what might you be doing with your life? What is your process for understanding your character and their world of your character in preparation for a role? I never stopped, and when I was in 10th grade, I was like, "I . The Ranges provided plenty more opportunity for between-takes wowing. The biggest question is, Will any viewers care? [13] She also portrayed Christa in the Academy Award-winning short drama film Skin. You can go and do that. I obviously moved from Australia when I was 18 to come and pursue a crazy career, so I could understand and relate.". What would you sing if you were to perform karaoke? It's a lot of practice and looking really stupid, like even just walking. I fell in love with acting when I was a teenager and it was something that I couldn't explain at all. Danielle Macdonald is seen on set of The Tourist for the first time