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Brady Corbet’s upcoming project, “The Brutalist,” exemplifies the often slow-moving nature of Hollywood productions. Filmed in Budapest, the movie promises to offer a compelling and poignant exploration of post-war life and the immigrant experience. Recently, one of its stars, Joe Alwyn, shared an important update during a conversation with Collider’s Editor-in-Chief, Steve Weintraub.
Alwyn revealed that filming for “The Brutalist” has been completed, although some aspects of the production are still being finalized. “I actually don’t know when it’s coming out. I saw it a while ago now, and it’s really fantastic. I’m really excited for people to see it. Brady [Corbet] is a brilliant director. I’m excited for that, but I don’t know when it will come out. I’ll keep you posted,” Alwyn said.
Set in the aftermath of World War II, “The Brutalist” follows László Tóth, a Jewish Hungarian survivor of the Holocaust, as he and his wife, Erzsébet, emigrate to the United States in search of a fresh start. Like many immigrants of the time, they face numerous challenges in their new country. László, an architect, finds his life dramatically changed when he meets Harrison Lee Van Buren, a client who offers him a chance to achieve his dreams.
Adrien Brody stars as László Tóth, bringing his Academy Award-winning experience from another WWII-centered film, “The Pianist.” Felicity Jones, known for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” plays Erzsébet, László‘s wife. Guy Pearce, from “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” takes on the role of the wealthy businessman Harrison Lee Van Buren. The cast also includes Joe Alwyn, Alessandro Nivola (“The Many Saints of Newark”), Raffey Cassidy (“White Noise”), Jonathan Hyde (“Jumanji”), Isaach De Bankolé (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”), Stacy Martin (“Nymphomaniac”), and Peter Polycarpou (“Evita”).
“The Brutalist” marks Corbet’s third feature-length film, following “The Childhood of a Leader” and “Vox Lux.” Corbet co-wrote the script with Mona Fastvold, who has collaborated with him on his previous projects.
While the film’s release date remains uncertain, the completed shooting phase and Alwyn’s praise suggest that “The Brutalist” will be well worth the wait.
