Matthew Broderick, known for his roles in iconic films such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and The Lion King, recently made a highly entertaining appearance on The Graham Norton Show. During the show, Broderick reminisced about working with the legendary actor Marlon Brando.
On The Graham Norton Show, guests often discuss their experiences working with great actors, and this time it was Broderick’s turn to share his story. Norton asked if Broderick had ever worked with Brando, to which Broderick replied, “I was Gaston and they said Marlon Brando‘s playing the other guy in it. I was like, ‘Yeah, right!’ But they said, ‘No really, we’re gonna go to the island and get him, and he’s coming.'”
Broderick continued to recount how he and the cast were rehearsing in the director’s hotel room, anxiously waiting for Brando’s arrival. As time passed, they all started to lose hope. However, much to their surprise, the doorbell rang, and there stood Marlon Brando.
Brando, who was fashionably late, appeared on his knees as a gesture of apology for his tardiness. Four hours late, Brando made quite an entrance, dressed in a tan velour sweat suit, a cowboy hat, and pink-tinted sunglasses (although Broderick admits he may have imagined the sunglasses).
During this phase of his career, Brando was known to use an earpiece, which allowed him to hear his lines being read to him by his secretary, even during filming. Broderick explained that Brando would often rehearse without the earpiece but would use it while shooting so that he could effortlessly deliver his lines.
Interestingly, Brando mentioned that he preferred not to incorporate too many acting ticks into his performances. He believed that relying on the words alone made his acting more organic. It seems that Brando was a firm believer in the power of the script and its ability to convey emotion without unnecessary embellishments.
Broderick also revealed that between takes, Brando would engage in conversations with his assistant while still in character. This led to some amusing situations where Brando’s lines would start before he finished talking to his assistant. Broderick humorously recalled moments where Brando, magazine in hand, would be momentarily distracted but seamlessly resume his lines when the camera started rolling.
The conversation between Brando and his assistant was so natural that it almost felt like a real-life dialogue. This unique approach to acting showcased Brando’s talent and dedication to his craft, even if it meant relying on unconventional methods.
Matthew Broderick‘s story about working with Marlon Brando on The Graham Norton Show provided a captivating glimpse into the world of iconic actors and their unique processes. The talk show, known for its lively and entertaining atmosphere, once again delivered an episode worth remembering, leaving viewers eager for more celebrity anecdotes and priceless behind-the-scenes moments.
