'The Libertine' World Premiere

The transcript features a discussion with an actor about his role as the Earl of Rochester, John Wilmot, highlighting his close relationship with King Charles II and his libertine lifestyle. The actor shares his enjoyment in bringing a play by Stephen Jeffries to the screen, working with notable figures like John Malkovich and Lawrence Dunmore. He describes the challenges of portraying a complex character and mentions his ongoing work on Pirates 2 and 3, expressing enthusiasm for future projects.

Who was the Earl of Rochester closely associated with?

• King Charles II

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Queen Victoria

• King George III

What was the original source material for the film discussed?

• A play by Stephen Jeffries

• A short story by Edgar Allan Poe

• A poem by John Keats

• A novel by Charles Dickens

Who was the first-time director mentioned in the film production?

• Steven Spielberg

• Christopher Nolan

• Lawrence Dunmore

• John Malkovich

What was the most challenging aspect of playing the Earl of Rochester?

• Memorizing long dialogues

• Understanding the multi-layered character

• Learning sword fighting

• Performing in historical costumes

What other projects is the speaker currently working on?

• Harry Potter series

• Star Wars

• Pirates 2 and 3

• The Lord of the Rings