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‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Cinematographer on Chadwick Boseman: ‘I Cried as We Were Filming His Performance’
Tobias Schliessler, veteran cinematographer of “Dreamgirls” and “Beauty and the Beast,” tells TheWrap about working with the late actorJoe McGovern | February 3, 2021 @ 9:05 AM
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Six months after the unexpected death of Chadwick Boseman, the “Black Panther” actor has won multiple critics awards, a Golden Globe nomination and emerged as a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination for his great final performance as a sly, cocky trumpeter in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Audiences have been able to watch the film, co-starring Viola Davis in a ferocious performance as the title character, now available to stream on Netflix.
TheWrap magazine: "I think of that line that Viola (Davis) says in the movie: 'They want your talent, but they don't want all of you,'" says the veteran actor
Check Out Viola Davis’ New Ripped Physique After Nearing 200 Pounds for ‘Ma Rainey’
And it’s all thanks to her amazing trainerAndrea Towers | December 18, 2020 @ 3:30 PM Ma Rainey s Black Bottom / David Lee/Netflix
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” star Viola Davis masterfully transforms into the legendary musician in a way that’s both stunning and emotional. But that transformation doesn’t just happen in her performance it also happened physically. And now she’s getting back to her former self thanks to a whole lot of hard work.
The Oscar winner put on a considerable amount of weight for the role, saying while promoting at the Toronto International Film Festival that she “got close to 200” pounds to perfect the role in the Netflix film, which premiered today on Netflix. In a Thursday tweet, Davis credited her trainer Gabriela McLain for helping her get back into shape healthily and safely after filming ended.