In a recent appearance on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, Ewan McGregor opened up about his experience working with renowned filmmaker Roman Polanski. McGregor described Polanski as a master filmmaker and praised his relentless energy on set.
The duo had been shooting a film in Berlin since January, and just wrapped up filming that morning at 5 a.m. McGregor marveled at Polanski’s stamina, as the director, who is in his late seventies, worked for long hours without a break. McGregor recounted their first day on set, where they shot for 22 hours straight.
The film they were working on, titled “The Ghost,” is a political thriller based on a novel about a ghostwriter for a retired British prime minister. McGregor plays the lead role of the ghostwriter, who uncovers political conspiracies and scandals.
McGregor also touched upon his recent move to Los Angeles, stating that he and his family decided to live there temporarily. He expressed his love for London but mentioned that living in another city has given him a different perspective on his hometown. He appreciated the vibrant theater scene and art galleries in London, which he didn’t fully explore when he lived there permanently.
During the interview, McGregor also discussed his work with Tom Hanks in the film “Angels and Demons.” He praised Hanks as a dream to work with and highlighted their enjoyable camaraderie on set. McGregor plays an Irish Catholic priest in the film, a character that was originally written as an Italian Catholic priest in the book. He humorously shared his initial skepticism about his Italian accent but ultimately went along with the change.
Addressing the topic of nudity in films, Ross brought up McGregor’s recent advertisement for a perfume called “Adventure.” McGregor jokingly asserted that if a role requires him to be naked, he has no qualms about it. The actor shared a humorous anecdote about sitting on a plastic chair during a nudist colony scene and how it unexpectedly stuck to his skin.
Before the interview concluded, McGregor spoke briefly about his upcoming film “I Love You Phillip Morris,” a true story about two men who fall in love in prison. He described it as a comedy intertwined with the extraordinary life of a con man. The film explores themes of escape, deception, and the lengths one can go for love.
Overall, McGregor’s appearance on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross offered a glimpse into his recent projects and his perspective on Hollywood and the film industry. From his admiration for Roman Polanski‘s relentless work ethic to his humorous anecdotes about nudity in films, McGregor entertained the audience with his charming demeanor and enthusiasm for his craft.
