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Jeremy Saulnier: Patrick Stewart saved Green Room from shutdown

The director recalls how the late actor stepped in to rescue the 2015 thriller when financing fell through.

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What to know

  • Jeremy Saulnier's 2015 film Green Room was on the verge of shutting down due to financing issues when Patrick Stewart unexpectedly expressed interest in the project.
  • Stewart committed to starring as the neo-Nazi gang leader Darcy Banker within a week, enabling the film to be greenlit and production to continue.
  • Saulnier praised Stewart as a consummate professional and credited him with being instrumental to why he continues making movies.

“Well, during this one part of the scene, when the camera's coming through there, I'd like to say, 'fuck!'”

Patrick Stewart, Actor in Green Room · A.V. Club ↗

Jeremy Saulnier Director and writer of Green RoomPatrick Stewart Actor, starred as Darcy Banker

Jeremy Saulnier: Patrick Stewart saved Green Room from shutdown
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    Saulnier credits Stewart at Green Room 10th anniversary screening

    At an L.A. anniversary screening, Saulnier publicly credits Stewart with saving the film and recalls him as a consummate professional and kind collaborator, saying his involvement is why he continues making movies.

    “this dude came out of nowhere, from way above our sort of zone, and just swooped down, nosedived into our cruddy ass movie and saved us…”
    — Jeremy Saulnier
    1. 2 outlets How Patrick Stewart Saved Jeremy Saulnier’s GREEN ROOM

      first by Yahoo, 11d ago · also AV Club

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  2. background

    Patrick Stewart agrees to star in Green Room — Stewart expresses interest in the project out of the blue and commits to the role within about a week, allowing the film to be greenlit immediately. He plays Darcy Banker, the rational leader of the neo-Nazi gang.

  3. background

    Green Room enters production with financing crisis — Director Jeremy Saulnier's low-budget thriller about punks versus neo-Nazi skinheads faces serious financial jeopardy and is close to shutting down production.

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  1. 2 outlets 'Green Room' Writer/Director Says Patrick Stewart "Saved The Day"

    first by Deadline, 11d ago · also The Hollywood Reporter

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