“I was filming with a lot of Irish actors when I was sent the script,” Molony divulged when he began discussing how he was cast as Paddy in ‘Tiger Raid.’ “There was a huge buzz among Irish actors about the script for this film. So I read it and loved it. I was drawn to the fact that the relationship between the two characters is constantly shifting.”
The actor described the two mercenaries as “two fish out of water in this violate environment, so things could go wrong and become very dangerous for them. I loved the character, and developed an innate feeling of who he was.” Molony then described Paddy as being arrogant and incredibly naive.
Molony also mentioned the exercise regime he and his co-stars took on, in order to “get into the bodies of these guys. To play a mercenary, you have to look like one. What was just as important as the physical aspect was our time” with the contractor. “He had some amazing advice, including how a former soldier, who’s now a mercenary, would” carry himself. They also discussed how a mercenary “would act if he was dropped into the center of Jordan, where it was 45-50 degrees Celsius heat, while covered in this military gear. The heat and noise of the world we were dropped into was just as important as all of the script work that we had done.”
Further speaking of filming ‘Tiger Raid’ in Jordan, Molony mentioned that he “couldn’t imagine shooting it anywhere else. Jordan is the character in the movie. It was vital for us to be in the sand there.”
WOW, this is excellent insight! And I love that Damien was quoted quite extensively! Love reading about the thoughtfulness and attention to detail of the filming and the energy they put into making this very real. From the writing, the talent of the actors, the training, the music, the cinematography - It sounds like a very well crafted piece of art. Tiger Raid will be a special kind of film. Expansive, visceral, immersive. I cannot wait!
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Amazing. I would imagine that Damien's work on Suspects would help tremendously with the ad libbing. The film was shot chronilogically? That must have added to the sense of reality. So much work has gone into the atmosphere of this, by writers, cast and crew. There must have been such a sense of achievement.
It was interesting to learn why they made changes from the play Radio Luxembourg. I haven't seen it but a friend has and she raved about it.
The more I learn about Tiger Raid the more I want to see it.
-- Edited by EllieForster on Saturday 23rd of April 2016 11:45:34 PM
It sounds like a very well crafted piece of art. Tiger Raid will be a special kind of film. Expansive, visceral, immersive. I cannot wait!
Very well said, I couldn't agree with you more!
Just read this, wonderful interview, I always like to hear Damien's thoughts about the process and how he prepare himself for the role. I'm very excited when he says that he loved the role, I don't think I've heard that phrase much from his mouth, it must mean that he really enjoy doing this with all his heart and I can't wait to see how it looks!