When Tim Burton decided to make his first film, he was 32 years old. The script was ready, the characters too. But the key role of each film should be played by a special actor. Edward Scissorhands is a character that was not easy to play. It was necessary to find a madman and a very artistic person. That is how the 27-year-old Johnny Depp saw it.
Samples for the main role
Actors of the film "Edward Scissorhands" were selected carefully. Tim Burton wanted to create a fantastic tale in which there would be no place for horror. The story should arouse sympathy among the viewer, they are obliged to love Edward, who at the beginning of the film was considered a monster - these are the thoughts that visited the main director.
They even tried Tom Cruise for the lead role, but in his eyes there were no notes of insanity that the creator of science fiction needed. He had a clear idea of what the key actor should be like. “Edward Scissorhands” is a picture in which the young Jepp was immediately set certain conditions before filming:
- lose weight by 11 kilograms;
- the actor should not ask unnecessary questions;
- it was necessary to come to terms with the fact that the character would have practically no words.
Johnny agreed to abide by these rules and made the right choice. This role showed everyone that you can show talent without even saying a word.
The plot of the movie
On December 6, 1990, the film "Edward Scissorhands" premiered. The actors involved in its creation were worried and looked forward to the verdict of the audience. It is worth remembering what this film narrated about.
In a small town in America there lives a mad scientist who sets up an unthinkable experiment - he sews scissors to the human body. The role of the cyborg was played by a talented actor. Edward scissorhands at Johnny Depp turned out excellently. He had to portray pain and renunciation. His whole life passed away from real people, the scientist hid him from the local population.
Everything changes when a guy was sheltered by a local resident who has a charming daughter. Edward falls in love with a girl, but realizes that his ugly hands only repel this beautiful creature. He is trying to become useful to society, shearing bushes and doing hairstyles to all the ladies of the town. That's just fate has prepared the guy a different fate. He has to imitate his death in order not to be accused of murder.
The girl of his dreams has long turned into an old woman who tells stories about a beautiful guy with scissors instead of hands.
Other movie actors
The audience really liked the movie "Edward Scissorhands." Actors instantly became popular, they took autographs. Of course, first of all, everyone was interested in those who played Edward and his main love.
Winona Ryder was played by Kim, who tells the audience this strange story. At the beginning of the film, the girl does not show interest in a young man with scissors instead of hands. But then she realizes that her heart belongs to him, only they will not have to be together. She often tells her granddaughter that it only snows because Edward painstakingly cuts the figures out of the ice in his castle.
Caring Peg was played by Diane Whist. The actress claims that she really liked this role. It was interesting to work in such an unusual project, in which fantasy, horror and fairy tale intertwine. Very sweet, according to Diana, turned out to be Edward Scissorhands himself. Actors and roles for the film were selected personally by the director. He was preparing to create a real masterpiece, which will not be equal. For 1990, this film was a real breakthrough in the world of cinema. The audience watched as bewitched at what was happening.
Buddy Kim played Anthony Michael Hall. At that time he was 32 years old. He was known to many viewers who saw films such as “Johnny, be good” (1988) or “Oh, this science” (1985). Anthony notes that the film was unusual. He was glad that he took part in the filming, which were of such a scale. But at first he did not want to star in this movie, as it was supposed to create a musical.
A bit about the creator of Edward
The scientist was played by Vincent Leonard Price Jr., he was 79 years old. This was one of the last roles of the famous American actor. In 1991, he died, the man had lung cancer. He knew about his diagnosis, but did not stop smoking. That is why the disease progressed rapidly. Before his death, he gave an interview where he talked about the fact that his life was bright and interesting. He was a member of a society that created horror for teenagers. These experiments and playing with fear made it possible not to think about a disease that terrified loved ones.
Nominations
The main actor received a special award. Edward scissorhands fell in love with the audience, so Johnny Depp was awarded the Golden Globe Award. In 1992, the British Academy presented the award to the creator of the film for such a plot and perfect production. And Saturn noted the movie with a special award - the best fantasy film.
There were also nominations for best makeup and original costumes. The film was included in the golden collection of American cinema and still causes special emotions among viewers around the world.