How the ‘Nickel Boys’ Cast Adjusted to Acting Directly to Camera
VarietyStory by Matthew Minton
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How the young stars of 'Nickel Boys' adapted their acting style to the film's intimate, up-close camerawork.
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- Cinematographer Jomo Fray worked closely with director RaMell Ross to create a 'vulnerable' visual style, moving the camera in tight to the actors' faces.
- Lead actors Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson had to adjust their approach, learning to deliver more restrained, naturalistic performances to match the film's raw, immersive feel.
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Jomo Fray, RaMell Ross, Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Nickel Boys, Nickel Boys