“MAGGIE” Covers All Firsts Including The (1st) Most Human Zombie Film Ever Made
The latest Arnold Schwarzenegger
post-apocalyptic starrer, “Maggie” along with Academy Award nominee Abigail
Breslin has firsts stamped all over it – being the first drama thriller movie
for Arnold Schwarzenegger tapping more on his real emotions in acting, the
movie is helmed by first-time director Henry Hobson, the movie is written by
first-time screenwriter John Scott 3 where “Maggie” had been included in 2011
Blacklist for best unproduced screenplays and the first time a zombie movie
made relatable and realistic.
“Maggie”
at its core is a film about a father protecting his daughter and in a departure
for the zombie genre, the true horror and suspense in the drama lays not so
much in the blood, brains and gore of the walking dead, but rather in the dark
reality of caring for a child or loved one whose terminal illness or behavior
make them a danger to themselves and their family – and eventually confronting
the even darker choices that behavior presents to anguished, loving
parents.
In
the movie, the unimaginable choice Wade (Schwarzenegger) faces is profoundly
soul-wrecking: Maggie (Breslin) is not just his first child and oldest
daughter, she is the only child he had with his late, first wife. As Maggie deteriorates and Wade steadfastly
remains at her side, he soon realizes the only way he can truly protect his
precious child is to end her misery – but how can he kill his own daughter?
“After
my daughter Maggie, played by Abigail, is bitten, she makes the conscious
decision to run away to protect the rest of us. I, as a father, make more of an
instinctual decision to find her and save her. Any father knows that the
instinct to protect your children is real, so it will resonate with them. It
leaves you asking yourself, ‘What would I do?’ and it isn’t an easy answer -
the tears you see are real,” shares Schwarzenegger.
“This
is the most human zombie film you have ever seen”, said Schwarzenegger, “and
it’s the most human role you’ve ever seen me take on, and I’m proud of it. I think we produced an emotional, suspenseful
film that will surprise and touch audiences.”
As it turns out, the larger-than-life sports icon, movie star and former
governor of California was ready for the next chapter in his remarkable life
and was interested in the role of Wade Vogel.
Producer
Matthew Baer sees the role as a turning point in Schwarzenegger’s acting
career. “Arnold’s onscreen transformation and appearance will surprise a lot of
people,” said Baer. “Just the notion
that for all his size and physical strength this man still can’t protect his
daughter, his little girl, from harm is interesting to watch. He’s working with a first time screenwriter
and a first time director and taking a chance with young talent, which I think
speaks to how much he believes in this family story and what it says about
humanity.”
According
to Breslin, Schwarzenegger’s performance of the protective, physically
intimidating, but emotionally ravaged father will surprise a lot of
people. “People are shocked when they
hear he’s playing this character in this film, but once they see it, they’ll
see he’s perfect in it and plays it so well I can’t imagine anyone else in the
role,” she said. “We play well off each
other. He brings emotions out of me,
which is what you want and hope for in a co-star, which is helpful. A lot of our scenes are really emotional and
intense, so it’s good to have someone who can tap into that, which he does. I’m
very proud of what we did together and how it turned out.”
“Maggie”
opens May 13 in cinemas nationwide from Pioneer Films.
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