'Eric LaRue' - Michael Shannon and cast talk emotionality of directorial debut - Metro Philadelphia
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'Eric LaRue', directed by Michael Shannon in his debut, centers on the devastating aftermath of a school shooting committed by a young boy named Eric. Starring Judy Greer and Alexander Skarsgård, the film delves into the emotional impact on Eric's parents, Janice and Ron, as they navigate their grief and confusion. Adapted from a 2002 play, this powerful narrative invites audiences to confront challenging themes of human connection and societal realities, reflected in the insights shared by the cast during promotional discussions.
I think I'm drawn to projects that I feel will be thought-provoking in some way and that have some relationship to what we as a society are going through.
Telling the story really scared me. So I'm always thinking oh, if something really scares me, I should probably do it.
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