Film critic Jonathan Sim interviews Jeff Nichols, director of The Bikeriders, a new movie starring Austin Butler and Tom Hardy.
. “After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy is inextricably drawn to Benny , the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny . Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
They’re all incredible actors and they’re all elevating the material that’s on the page. I have to give a lot of credit to Tom for taking that character and pushing it beyond what it could have been. I think it would’ve been really easy for that character to, to be a father figure to Austin Butler’s character, you know? To say he puts his arm around him and is like, “you’re my adopted son and I’m gonna take care of you, kid.” That’s not the relationship that we wanted.
You know, I fictionalized the club so that I could actually fictionalize their ultimate trajectory. You know, Danny Lyon photographed the Chicago Outlaws in 1965. The Outlaws have become the second-largest motorcycle gang in the world. I did not want to offend them. I did not wanna step on their toes, and I did not wanna carry the responsibility of telling their story. So that’s where the Vandals came from.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Bikeriders Director On Exploring Themes Of Being Outsiders & Capturing A Subculture OnscreenEdited image of Jeff Nichols during The Bikeriders interview
Read more »
Jeff Nichols's Alamo Drafthouse Selects Round Up Six Cultural ClassicsRyan O&039;Rourke is a dedicated film and television writer with a passion for horror, sitcoms, and animation of all kinds.
Read more »
Jeff NicholsStay up to date with new movie news, watch the latest movie trailers & get trusted reviews of upcoming movies & more from the team at Collider.
Read more »
The Bikeriders: Norman Reedus Explains Unique Way He Was Cast, Reveals He Thought He'd Get To Kiss Michael ShannonNorman Reedus talks about meeting Jeff Nichols at Cannes while filming Daryl Dixon.
Read more »
Austin Butler Looks Cool in Leather at The Bikeriders PhotocallAustin Butler embraced the biker aesthetic while attending a photocall for his upcoming movie, ‘The Bikeriders’
Read more »
Austin Butler Proves Men Can Nail the Method Dressing Trend, TooThe actor indulged in an on-theme fashion moment during 'The Bikeriders' press conference in Australia.
Read more »