“The Intern” starring Anne Hathaway and Robert de Niro had its European Premiere last night in London. Both the main stars and Wendy Meyers, the writer and director of the film, were in attendance. As always, the event also
gathered a few other socialites and people from the movie business. All of them were present to experience yet another of Wendy’s beautiful motion picture.
The guests decided to go for totally different attires. If Robert came wearing something a bit more casual, Anne Hathaway, as always, impressed with her looks. Wearing a very flattering black dress by Jonathan Simkhai and a high pair of stilettos, the star arrived a few minutes before Robert de Niro and managed to interact a bit more with the attending press. A lot of time was dedicated to the fans, both actors staying overtime to sign cards and take photo with people from the huge crowd that gathered in Leicester Square.
Anne Hathaway
What was is about Nancy’s script that really attracted you to it?
Honestly, I wanted to see a movie with my family and we couldn’t find something anything and then this turned up so yes, in a way, that did it. And then Bob (Robert de Niro) was in it and I was pretty hooked.
This role shows us a strong woman, is it important for you in Hollywood for women to get strong roles and to be seen like leading actors?
I think it should be important for everyone. Woman make up half the population and we only have 30% of the speaking roles in Hollywood films. I think that we can do better. It feels like things are changing for the better and I couldn’t be happier.
If we look at your most recent roles and films this is quite a different one, can we expect this from you in the future?
I sort of hope you would expect everything for me. It is true I lived in kind of a sad tragedy world for a few years, but I was really in the mood to do a comedy. My favourite thing about what I do is the variety that comes with it. My next movie is an existential monster movie, so yes I am trying to shake it up and be the best actor I can.
How was it to work with Robert de Niro?
It was a real joy. He is very quiet when you first meet him and he takes his work very seriously. And with time warmth developed and we got along amazingly.
Robert de Niro
What was it about the script that you liked?
It was a very nice one and she particularly wanted me for the part and I know that she must have a good reason for that. So I just had to say yes.
What did you like about your character?
He is old school, simple, it shows another way of youth and wisdom over youth and technology.
What was it like working with Anne Hathaway?
It was really great. She’s really professional and very sweet and she cares about her work. We had a truly terrific time.
Nancy Meyers
How did you manage to get Robert interested in this movie?
I sent him the screen play and he just said yes.
Could you tells us a bit about that period of your life?
I’ve never had an internship because when I started and was right out of the school, they didn’t have this. You would become and assistant or secretary or receptionist and I had those.
Were there any clips that didn’t make the final cut?
No, pretty much everything shot got in the final version of the film.
What was the greatest challenge for you when making this film?
The greatest challenge was probably the time, you usually have a limited amount of time to get all the scenes done so you have to make it happen and power through it. But no challenge in terms of the performance.
“The Intern” opens across the UK on Friday 2nd of October.
This article has been done in partnership with Tastic Film.
