The Actor is an upcoming American crime mystery film directed by Duke Johnson. It is based on the 2010 novel Memory by Donald E. Westlake and marks Johnson’s solo directorial debut and his first live-action film. The story follows Paul Cole (played by André Holland), a New York actor who suffers memory loss after being attacked and left for dead in 1950s Ohio. Stranded in a mysterious small town, he struggles to reclaim his identity and return home.
The film features a talented ensemble cast, including May Calamawy, Asim Chaudhry, Joe Cole, Fabien Frankel, Olwen Fouéré, Toby Jones, Tracey Ullman, and Simon McBurney.
Where Was The Actor Filmed?
Filming for The Actor took place in Budapest, Hungary, with Los Angeles, California, originally planned as the primary filming location.
Budapest, Hungary
The majority of The Actor was filmed in Budapest, Hungary’s capital, known for its historic architecture and old-world charm. Budapest has often been used as a stand-in for various European and American cities due to its well-preserved mid-century buildings and cost-effective production facilities. Given the film’s 1950s setting, Budapest likely provided the classic small-town look required for Paul Cole’s journey.
When Did the Filming of The Actor Take Place?
Principal photography was initially scheduled to start in Los Angeles on September 6, 2021, but was delayed to mid-January 2022. Filming eventually began in Budapest in November 2022 and wrapped in April 2023.
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FAQs-
Q: What is The Actor about?
A: The film follows Paul Cole, a New York actor who loses his memory after being beaten and left for dead in 1950s Ohio. Stranded in a mysterious small town, he struggles to piece together his past and find his way home.
Q: Who directed The Actor?
A: The film is directed by Duke Johnson, marking his solo directorial debut and first live-action film.
Q: Who stars in The Actor?
A: The cast includes André Holland, May Calamawy, Asim Chaudhry, Joe Cole, Fabien Frankel, Olwen Fouéré, Toby Jones, Tracey Ullman, and Simon McBurney.
Q: Where was The Actor filmed?
A: The movie was filmed primarily in Budapest, Hungary.
Q: When was The Actor filmed?
A: Filming began in November 2022 and wrapped in April 2023.