After starting off as a musician, isaac has gone on to take on lead roles in inside llewyn davis, a most violent. Abel morales tries to avoid corruptions easy path as he pursues the american dream amid an increasingly violent business war in 1981 new york city. And in talking to oscar isaac about jc chandors a most violent year on december 5, 2014, it came towards the end our conversation, when i had asked what i called the obligatory star wars question. Hear what movie they are most excited to see in 2015. Oscar isaac peers into our fearsome future the dinner.
Considering the demand for isaac and the year he has ahead, that might be no more than wishful thinking. Learn the art of the sell from oscar isaac in this clip from a most violent year, written and directed. Jan 27, 2015 the golden globenominated actor discusses his role in the crime drama set in new york city during the 80s. Directed by jc chandor and starring jessica chastain, a most violent year tells the tale of an immigrant family trying to make it in the oil industry during the worst year on record for crime in the history of new york. Jan 11, 2016 the most popular oscar in hollywood who isnt made of gold. Oscar isaac on star wars, guatemala and his dylanesque. The golden globenominated actor discusses his role in the crime drama set in new york city during the 80s. Apr 14, 2015 oscar isaac born march 9, 1979 is a guatemalanborn american actor and singer. Oscar isaac as abel morales in a most violent year.
A most violent year 2014 featurette dramatic dream team. He is best known for his role in the film inside llewyn davis for which he received a nomination at the golden globe awards. Jessica chastain, left, and oscar isaac appear in a scene from a most violent year. Oscar isaac hernandez estrada born march 9, 1979 is a guatemalanamerican actor. We do not have any direct contact with oscar himself, his management, family or coworkers. Oscar isaac biography facts, childhood, family life. More than 30 years later in a very different new york, isaac himself is in the midst of an impressive ascentalbeit one marked by a lack of circling thugs. Oscar isaac interview for a most violent year popsugar. Oscar isaac battles corruption, deadly rivalries in a most violent year more the golden globenominated actor discusses his role in the crime drama set in new york city during the 80s. He is known for his lead film roles in the comedydrama inside llewyn davis 20, for which he received a golden globe award nomination, the crime drama a most violent year 2014 and the science fiction thriller ex machina 2015. Online streaming a most violent year a thriller set in new york city during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the citys history, and centered on a the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and. The guatemalanamerican star of star wars and ex machina plays a former special forces operative leading a dangerous heist in south america in this j. A most violent year interview with oscar isaac and jessica. Im not a new year s resolution type, he says, but my goal is not getting in over my head with my work.
Oscar isaac isnt cut out for heists newly 40, the internets boyfriend talks his new action flick triple frontier, what makes a great heist, and how greed has gotten the best of him in. Oscar isaac riding high with most violent year, star wars. Oscar isaac stars in the new film a most violent year. The force awakens he reverted to the four year old who first fell in love with the franchise. Oscar isaac shows off his spanish in triple frontier. A conversation with jessica chastain and oscar isaac. Dec 15, 2014 oscar isaac is starring in this months a most violent year, a drama directed by j. Moderated by jenelle riley, variety synopsis a most violent year is a searingcrime drama set in new. A most violent year gets a nationwide expansion on january 30th. Mar 12, 2019 new york ap oscar isaac says hes pleased to be making more use of his spanish in his newest film, triple frontier. In new york city 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the citys history. But inside llewyn davis made him one of the hottest young actors in the business.
Chandor thats already gaining award buzz it was just awarded best film, best supporting actor for. A most violent year is a 2014 american crime drama film written and directed by j. With a most violent year opening in cinemas this friday, star. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. Before he became an actor, he played lead guitar and sang vocals in his band the blinking underdogs. Jan 03, 2015 a most violent year may be isaacs best chance of an oscar, but its star wars.
Dec 15, 2015 and now oscar isaac is about to join the biggest, most scrutinized club in the world. A most violent year oscar isaac jessica chastain david oyelowo 2014 in 1981 new york, a fuel supplier oscar isaac tries to adhere to his own moral compass amid the rampant violence, corruption and decay that threaten. Oscar isaac simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The actor also has star wars and xmen coming out this year oscar isaac will be entering the famous zone with his highprofile roles in the upcoming star wars and the next xmen. We spoil the entire ending of dark phoenix here, and since this is about the full franchise well also have spoilers for the rest of the xmen movies as well xmen. Jan 14, 2015 wgtc sits down with oscar isaac and jessica chastain to talk a most violent year. Between 2014 and 2018, our contract guaranteed an income increase of 3% per year, but rent increased by 54% over the same time period. Oscar isaac hernandez estrada is a guatemalanamerican actor. Oscar isaac talks a most violent year and why he changed. Nov 03, 2014 a thriller set in new york city during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the citys history, and centered on a the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to. Oscar isaac on a most violent year and star wars dujour. Oscar isaac goes back to the 80s for a most violent year. As interesting as isaac is to watchhe is chandors physical and emotional anchor a most violent year lacks a certain assembly. Oscar isaac s filmography is full of acclaimed roles in ex machina, inside llewyn davis, and a most violent year, but even the actor wouldnt add xmen.
Oscar isaac on his powerful, flawed latino character in. His performance in films, such as a most violent year, ex machina, and star wars. Each scene has its merits, and some are strong, but chandor. Oscar isaac on his powerful, flawed latino character in a. A most violent year on latest film written by ray posted on 4 february 2015 the golden globenominated actor discusses his role in. One thing thats still there, he says, is the idea youve got to hustle to make it, whether its 1981 or 2014. Chandor a most violent year and cowritten by chandor and oscar winner mark boal the hurt locker, the film is a gritty, new heist thriller featuring some of hollywoods best. The film stars oscar isaac and jessica chastain with alessandro nivola, david oyelowo, albert brooks, and catalina sandino moreno. Oscar isaac set to star in new steven spielberg film film. With a most violent year behind him, the actor is asked whether 2015 was shaping up to be a most anything kind of time. Chandors a most violent year, is a latino immigrant who makes the comment as his family life and business spiral out of control. He has played lead film roles in the tragicomedy inside llewyn davis, for which he received a g. Oscar isaac was born oscar isaac hernandez estrada in guatemala, to a guatemalan mother, maria. Jul 15, 2016 oscar isaac set to star in new steven spielberg film.
Jc chandors new drama a most violent year blurs the lines between criminality and capitalism as oscar isaacs immigrant businessman tries. Dec 09, 2014 he became familiar in robin hood, sucker punch, drive, and the bourne legacy. Jazz tangcay sat down with isaac to talk about this exciting time for him and to discuss his latest film, a most violent year. Our purpose is only to provide news, images and media involving oscar in support of his career. He has played lead film roles in the tragicomedy inside llewyn davis 20, for which he received a golden globe award nomination, the crime drama a most violent year. Oscar isaac hispanic heritage month gif by a24 find. Chandor and oscar isaac a most violent year is published by scott myers in go into the story. Oscar isaac is a guatemalanamerican actor and musician. Working together for the first time after knowing each other for many years. One thing thats still there, he says, is the idea youve got to hustle to make it, whether its 1981 or. Actors oscar isaac and jessica chastain discuss their film, a most violent year, set in 1981 in new york.
I hope to make a whole movie in spanish, isaac said in a recent interview, speaking in a mix of his mothers tongue and english. Atsushi nishijima l ike frank sinatra in his famous song, the hero of this severe and sinewy drama. This blog is dedicated to the talented guatemalanborn actor, oscar isaac, best known for his role as llewyn davis in inside llewyn davis. In 2006, he portrayed saint joseph, husband of mary, in the nativity story. He became familiar in robin hood, sucker punch, drive, and the bourne legacy. Oscar isaac, san francisco, ca 12514 sometimes in an interview theres a defining line. Chandor, is a 1980sset crime thriller starring oscar isaac as an immigrant fuel supplier embroiled in a. Chandor wrote and directed a most violent year, which starred oscar isaac alongside jessica chastain as a successful businessman in 1980s new york. Oscar isaac, who plays a 1980s smallbusiness owner in the financial thriller a most violent year, is poised for breakout stardom. Oscar isaac born march 9, 1979 is a guatemalanborn american actor and singer. In 2014, oscar isaac was the upstart at the golden. Jessica chastain teases a possible a most violent year. In addition to all of show me a hero, over the past three weeks i also watched a most violent year, in secret, pu239 a 2006 hbo movie about uranium smuggling and robin hood.
Oscar isaac hernandez estrad born in guatemala, january 5, 1980 played supporting roles in robin hood 2010 with russell crowe, drive 2011 with ryan gosling, the bourne legacy 2012 with jeremy renner, until his leadingman performance in inside llewyn davis. You may also know him as nathan bateman in ex machina and abel morales in a most violent year. Dark phoenix may not have set the world on fire when it was released in theaters last summer it was, in fact, the lowest grossing film in the. A most violent year, with oscar isaac and jessica chastain.
Oscar isaac and jessica chastain talk a most violent year and. Writer director jc chandor interview a most violent year youtube. Actor oscar isaac has quickly risen to fame in hollywood, starring in a most violent year and star wars this year. A most violent year is a searing crime drama set in new york city during the winter of 1981, statistically the most dangerous year in the citys history. Jessica chastain and oscar isaac, costars of a most violent year, have been friends for more than a decade. Oscar isaac full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Chandor thats already gaining award buzz it was just awarded best film, best supporting actor for jessica. He runs a growing company in the oilheating industry whose trucks are besieged by hijackers.
That character, in fact, was so idiosyncratic and strange in how much he wanted to erase his past. I sat through the whole thing for the few moments of oscar isaac. After his mothers death, oscar isaac turns to shakespeare. The first movie the a most violent year actor saw in the movie theater as a child was return of the jedi, and now hes flying his own xwing fighter at 35, oscar isaac is a serious and accomplished actor, but the night before he was due on the set of star wars.
Oscar isaac interview a most violent year film british vogue. Chandor for his movie a most violent year which stars oscar isaac, jessica. Oscar isaac and jessica chastain talk a most violent year. March 9, 1979 is a guatemalan american actor and musician. Im not a new years resolution type, he says, but my goal is not getting in over my head with my work. A most violent year takes place during an early 1980s crime wave in new york city, and while todays big apple is undoubtedly a safer place, the films star, oscar isaac, insists that theres much that hasnt changed. As her condition deteriorated, he found himself reading aloud to her from hamlet. Nov 19, 2014 oscar isaac is electrifying in this twominute clip of a most violent year provided exclusively to hitfix.
Starring oscar isaac and jessica chastain, with alessandro nivola, david oyelowo, albert brooks, and catalina sandino moreno. Certified fresh at 91%, a most violent year stars oscar isaac, jessica chastain, david oyelowo, alessandro nivola, and albert brooks category entertainment. A most violent year interview with oscar isaac and jessica chastain hd. We are oscar isaac and domhnall gleeson of ex machina, ask us. Oscar isaac had a better golden globes than anyone else. Oscar isaac, 35, inside llewyn davis portrays the righteous morales, who faces the dark side of the american dream as his moral compass is set against his own ambition. A most violent year featurette dramatic dream team by j. A most violent year, businessman abel morales played by oscar isaac. Jul 06, 2017 oscar isaac spent most of the fall and winter at a hospital in florida, caring for his dying mother, eugenia. Oscar isaac the daily show with jon stewart video clip.
Tags hispanic heritage month oscar isaac abel morales a most violent year a24. He has played lead film roles in the tragicomedy inside llewyn davis 20, for which he received a golden globe award nomination, the crime drama a most violent year 2014, and the science fiction thriller ex machina 2014. A most violent year jessica chastain interview empire. One thing thats still there, he says, is the idea youve got. Wgtc sits down with oscar isaac and jessica chastain to talk a most violent year. Oscar isaac on a most violent year updated friday, 23 jan 2015 07. The actor will take on his biggest role yet in xmen. Elvira lind is a director and producer, known for bobbi jene 2017, songs for alexis 2014 and the letter room 2020. This application of style, tone, and feeling is definitely accurate of chandors 2014 a24 moral crime drama, a most violent year.
She has been married to oscar isaac since march 2017. As isaac was describing his method for getting into character as an xwing fighter in this most anticipated sequel, he described getting. Between 2018 and 2019 alone, the cost of housing increased by 15%. Chandor to talk about his new film, a most violent year. Oscar isaac on star wars, guatemala and his dylanesque backstories. While the chorus of adulation for isaacs role in a most violent year is still resounding, the guatemalanborn actor doesnt seem interested in pausing to enjoy it. Oscar isaac, david oyelowo, jessica chastain, albert brooks, alessandro nivola, christopher abbott. And, yes, this is why he deserves to make oscars best actor five. The original film, released in 2014 and directed by j. He noted this is the most hes ever spoken spanish onscreen. With oscar isaac, jessica chastain, david oyelowo, alessandro nivola. A most violent years jessica chastain and oscar isaac. Oscar isaac stars in the movie a most violent year dujour. Oscar isaac is starring in this months a most violent year, a drama directed by j.
Chandor, and starring oscar isaac inside llewyn davis and jessica chastain zero dark thirty, this gripping story plays out within a maze of rampant. The film isnt released until next december but a short. Giphy is how you search, share, discover, and create gifs. As his latest film, a most violent year, is released today, we revisit violet hendersons interview with leading man oscar isaac from the january 2015 issue.
Jon compares oscar isaac s performance in a most violent year to a young al pacino and tries to get him to reveal spoilers from the new star wars movie. Dec 31, 2014 more brooding than brutal, a most violent year finds abel morales oscar isaac, the upwardly mobile owner of a heatingoil business, in a time of difficulty. The trailer debuted sunday night during an nfl game, but ew has an exclusive behindthescenes look at the cast on set. A most violent year abel morales 2014 known for star wars. Oscar isaac and david oyelowo and appear in a scene from a most violent year. A most violent year art of the sell official movie clip hd a24. Stefan pape from heyuguys interviews writer director j. To which the actor responds in pretty much the only way he can.