Coming Soon... (with Ann Dowd)
Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 6:30PM Today's celebrity guest blogger has been the great Ann Dowd (The Leftovers). Now it's time for her to say goodbye - Editor
-by Ann Dowd
Before I leave you, sorry to say I can't reveal what I'm doing right now. All I can say is that I'm writing to you from a set. I can't disclose any more details than that. But here are four upcoming projects that I am free to talk about.
photo via twitter
Our Brand is Crisis
This movie is based on a documentary about Pedro Gallo (played by Joaquim de Almeida) who is running for President of Bolivia for the second time. The first time he was president he moved too quickly on the economic front and the country suffered tremendously, particularly the poor. So he hires a political consulting team (it was originally Jim Carville and his team) to get him re-elected. I play one of the consultants so most of my scenes are with that team: Sandy Bullock, Anthony Mackie, Scoot McNairy and Zoe Kazan. David Gordon Green, who directed it, was extraordinary. We shot in Puerto Rico and New Orleans and it was a wonderful experience, hands down.
Viggo with screen kids in "Captain Fantastic"Captain Fantastic
I play Viggo Mortensen’s mother-in-law. My daughter was dead and my grandchildren are being raised in the woods and learning to survive. Wonderfully written and directed by Matt Ross.
The Big and the Small
We shot this indie in Alabama. Its about a kid who has never had a home but he’s a beautiful artist and he’s trying to find his way. I play a police officer - she’s very quirky— who is bound and determined to help him.
Oppenheimer Strategies
Richard Gere is just phenomenal in this. I don’t even know how to describe it but Oppenheimer is kind of a pathological liar and it’s about the connections he makes and what he brings to fruition. It’s from Joseph Cedar (who directed the Israeli Oscar nominees Footnote and Beaufort). I have a small role but I was thrilled to be a part of it. I play a woman from the State department who is trying to clock what Oppenheimer is up to.
So much has happened since Compliance (2012). I feel so fortunate to be working this much and on such wonderful characters like Patti on The Leftovers. I am very grateful that people are interested and that I would be asked to share my experiences.
Thank you all so much for reading and I wish you all the best.
Previously: Patti and The Leftovers, Falling in Love with Acting, Mothers & Imagination, Six Key Roles
Reader Comments (15)
What an amazing slate! And that mystery project...hm...The Leftovers Season 2?
OMG...what a gracious and soulful woman...thanks Ann!
Our Brand Is Crisis is on my "most anticipated" list. The original documentary was terrific, and I love David Gordon Green.
Thanks for blogging!
I don't know if I'm sad or grateful we didn't get any insight into her frightening character the final episode of True Detective Season 1!
Oh, those all look so exciting! And particularly Our Brand Is Crisis, WHAT a cast!
You deserve it. Your character in Compliance is memorable.
all these upcoming projects sound so good! thanks for sharing your work and experiences with us today!
This has been so refreshing, to hear Ann's voice as a person and connect said person with the characters she plays. I could see where the grace, intelligence and the great sense of humanity (as in this actress is an actual complex human being) she imbues her portrayals with come from.
I hope you and Margo Martindale get to play sisters soon!
Also, Our Brand is Crisis sounds excellent. I haven't seen the doc, but I'm gonna seek it out pronto.
What a nice addition to the crew. Hope to see more from this wonderful actress.
Thank YOU for sharing with us Ann. We always look forward to seeing you on screen. x
Awesome Ann Dowd day.. I think it should be a global holiday every year!
Thank you Ms Dowd for your guest blogs and for your wonderful insights into your profession.
And thank you Nathaniel for organising such a treat for us.
Currently filming a secret project? Here's hoping she's joining the Marvel Universe. (Thanks for sharing with us yesterday!)
What a privelege.