Alex Wolff FAULT Magazine Covershoot and Interview

Alex Wolff X FAULT Magazine

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Alex Wolff has made a name for himself as a versatile actor, captivating audiences with his deeply nuanced performances in films like “Hereditary” and “Pig.” Now, as he prepares to star in “A Quiet Place: Day One,” the highly anticipated prequel to the acclaimed horror series, Wolff opens up about the challenges and triumphs of his latest projects.

You’re set to star in A Quiet Place: Day One. Does the established fanbase of the franchise provide comfort, or does it add pressure, knowing that fans have preconceived notions of what they want to see from the franchise?

When I was making it, I honestly didn’t think about the release of the movie much. But now that it’s coming out I’m terrified…

Your recent projects have been very raw and grounded. From the trailer, A Quiet Place: Day One features some huge set pieces and CGI. Did you have to change your process to adapt to this different style?

I had to adjust to working with the blue screens and built sets in the beginning. But when you’re working with a once in a generation, brilliantly gifted actor like Lupita Nyong’o and a sensitive director like Michael Sarnoski every moment becomes grounded in reality no matter what’s going on around you.

What would you say was the most challenging aspect of the role?

Growing the beard

What was it about this opportunity that really drew you to the project?

The first two movies are amazing. Plus Michael is a genius and I love working with him. Andddddd there was a cat. No brainer.

You’re set to portray Leonard Cohen in So Long, Marianne. He was a very complex figure. After wrapping, was he an easy role to move on from, or did you find that his character still lingered?

I wanted to keep him around as long as possible. It felt so good to live in his world. I really love him.

You spent a long time in prep and researching to become Leonard Cohen – how did your deep-dives effect your perception of Leonard Cohen and his work?

No one has contributed to my life the way he and his work has. All I feel is grateful that I was given the opportunity to share my interpretation of where he was coming from.  If you are lost, or feeling in need of some kind of emotional direction, I would go and read one of his poetry volumes and or turn on an album of his and automatically, I believe, you will feel held and heard in a matter of minutes.

There’s always the story the director and writer want to tell, the story the artist wants to be told about them, and the story the family wishes to be told. As the vessel for all these differing expectations, was it a challenge to find a balance to meet all these different expectations?

Definitely. It still is. But I really love this show. People around me seem to as well. I really believe in what it has to say about artists and failure and resilience and love.

What is your FAULT?

It would be a shorter list what AREN’T my flaws. But at the top of the list is I impulsively pet dogs before owners say it’s ok. That’s a big one. But fuck it.