We were at the premiere of Raymond & Ray at the Toronto International Film Festival to speak to the cast about this tragic but humorous film. The actors were excited to share this film on the big screen. We spoke with Ethan Hawke, Ewan McGregor, Maxim Swinton, composer Jeff Beals, producers Julie Lynn and Bonnie Curtis, and the writer/director of the film Rodrigo García. Hawke gets a little sentimental talking about what it was like working with actors he has known for over two decades and how excited he is for him and McGregor, who he says both have "great roles." Hawke talked about how relatable this film is because most of us have had to deal with real-life trauma or death, and he hopes people walk away from this film feeling a little less alone. McGregor also spoke about a "kindred spirit" between him and Hawke and what it was like shooting this intense but funny film. McGregor is excited for the world to see it and remember how precious life is.
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Editor: Miranda Currier
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Synopsis:
“Raymond & Ray” follows half-brothers Raymond and Ray who have lived in the shadow of a terrible father. Somehow, they still each have a sense of humor, and his funeral is a chance for them to reinvent themselves. There’s anger, there’s pain, there’s folly, there might be love, and there’s definitely gravedigging.
*Raymond & Ray will be screening all week at TIFF check out the schedule below, so make sure you head over to the website and purchase tickets:
Monday, September 12th at 6:00 PM at Roy Thomson Hall, Tuesday, September 13th at 9:05 AM at Scotiabank 2, Saturday, September 17th at 9:00 AM at TIFF Bell Lightbox Cinema 1
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