Francis Lloyd Corby
Well, that’s the basic set-up for Jason Cook’s newly released comedy-drama feature film “The Creatress.”
It stars Lindy Booth as Eryn, a best-selling লেখক caught between her wheeling-and-dealing agent (played দ্বারা Fran Drescher) and a zealous critic (played দ্বারা Peter Bogdanovich) out to take her down crafting a faux-memoir and a fake lover, Brad. Instead of crawling under a rock forever, Eryn decides to rewrite her future -- literally.
Stepping into the role of the make-believe romancer, Brad, is the very real actor Francis Lloyd Corby. Not sure where you’ve seen him before? Perhaps আপনি first saw this Nashville native on FOX’s The Orville, Showtime’s The Affair, Hulu’s Chance, অথবা FXX’s You’re the Worst. But, it also could have been in the notable indie films, Daddy Issues and Get আপনি Back. Where ever it was doesn’t really matter, since everyone can watch him right now in “The Creatress.”
I recently caught up with Francis Lloyd Corby to find out আরো about his breakout role:
Tell us about your role in “The Creatress.”
FRANCIS LLOYD CORBY: I play Brad who is the fictional প্রণয় interest of Eryn (Lindy Booth). The first half of the movie, I am a character created out of Theo (Peter Bagodnavich’s) mind. The সেকেন্ড half, Eryn (Lindy Booth) takes over and creates her own version of my character. Therefore, this was one of the most complicated roles I’ve ever played. Basically it was playing a role in Inception and The Princess Bride all in one. “As আপনি wiiiiiiiiish!”
How was it to work alongside Lindy Booth?
FLC: Lindy is an absolute powerhouse on set. The first দিন of filming she had around thirty costume changes! She was on শীর্ষ of it the whole time. Her hyper-focus to detail truly shows throughout this movie. Lindy definitely took me under her wing throughout the whole process and we’ve become close friends. How could we not since we are both redheads!
What would আপনি consider your characters ‘best’ quality? And their ‘worst’?
FLC: Brad’s best quality is that he is so ready to fall in প্রণয় and go on this totally unrealistic adventure with someone he barely knows- even to go so far as to dump his current girlfriend for her. He is open minded and lovable. His worst quality is how much he puts up with until he reaches his limit. Eryn really pushes him to the brink and it’s disheartening to watch how easily he is manipulated দ্বারা her.
Any interesting stories from the set আপনি can share with us?
FLC: On the first দিন of filming Lindy was on her last scene of the দিন as I was on my first scene, and so we shot all of her coverage and wrapped her. When we flipped the cameras around I needed someone to read with me so the director, Jason Cook, who is also a phenomenal actor, jumped right in. It was the scene of the morning after we hook up so he had to flirt with me and be lovey-dovey. He nailed it - no pun intended.
What’s the biggest lesson আপনি learned from working on this project?
FLC: It is true that আপনি can book from the টেবিল read. I was asked দ্বারা the amazing casting director of the film, Paul Ruddy, to go to Jason’s house to read the script so that Jason could hear it out loud. I worked my গাধা off for two days building the character because I felt like it was a big opportunity to read for him. It ended up paying off when he asked me to audition for the role and then booked it!
And, now just for fun:
Who’s your পছন্দ actor/actress?
FLC: I’ve been binge watching The Office recently because I heard it’s being taken off of Netflix পরবর্তি year. Steve Carrell is currently at the top. Such a versatile actor.
What role from the past do আপনি wish আপনি could have played?
FLC: I would have loved to play Matt Damon’s character in Saving Private Ryan.
Favorite movie অথবা TV প্রদর্শনী from your childhood.
FLC: Hands down… Three Ninjas. Classic!
Tell us one thing that would surprise our readers to learn about you.
FLC: I brew my own বিয়ার for fun.
How can অনুরাগী keep up with you?
FLC: Visit FrancisCorby.com link অথবা follow me on instagram @francislloydcorby link
Thanks, Francis -- your talent is definitely not fictional!
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Francis Lloyd Corby and Lindy Booth in "The Creatress"
Francis Lloyd Corby and Lindy Booth in "The Creatress"
"The Creatress" red carpet premiere
