New York Film Festival Closing Night - The Wrestler Premiere

The speaker discusses collaborating with Darren on a script, which added authenticity to their work. They describe learning wrestling from scratch, including humorous challenges like wearing spandex incorrectly. The speaker praises a young actress for her dedication and talent, highlighting their intense scenes together. Finally, they briefly mention working with Marisa Tomei and the enjoyment of those scenes.

What role did Darren play in the script development process?

• He only provided feedback on the script.

• He was not involved in the script process.

• He allowed the speaker to rewrite the script.

• He wrote the entire script himself.

How did the speaker initially feel about wrestling?

• They were very knowledgeable.

• They were a professional wrestler.

• They had some experience.

• They knew nothing about it.

What was notable about the young actress's approach to scenes?

• She often forgot her lines.

• She took breaks to smoke before delivering strong performances.

• She always greeted the speaker warmly.

• She refused to take breaks during filming.

How did the speaker describe their scenes with the young actress?

• Light and humorous.

• Short and simple.

• Intense and heavy.

• Improvised and unscripted.

What does the speaker imply about working with Marisa Tomei?

• It was a challenging experience.

• It was a disappointing experience.

• It was an enjoyable experience.

• They did not have any scenes together.