“Requiem for a Dream” is one of the cult films of the new time. It remains as popular as the year it was released. Its success was struck by the creators and actors. "Requiem for a Dream" completely unexpectedly for everyone from a low-budget picture turned into a legend.
Jared Leto
Many actors try themselves in other areas of art. The most popular choice is music. But few are equally successful in the cinema and on stage. One of the most incredible examples is the American actor Jared Leto. This is a multi-faceted person, with whom it is pleasant to work with, as his fellow actors admitted. "Requiem for a Dream" has become one of the most iconic projects in his life.
Jared is known as an actor and musician. Together with his brother Shannon, he founded the group “30 seconds to Mars”. The fact that the two boys Summer will be extraordinary personalities, they said, when they were still children. Their mother encouraged her sons' passion for art and tried to help them develop in different areas. Jared and Shannon recognized independence early on. Their stepfather, who gave his brothers his last name, was a military man, so the family often moved. Jared and Shannon had to get used to new cities again and again.
After graduation, Jared went to study as an artist. During his student years, he shot his own short film, in which he played his first role.
Now in the career of Jared a lot of star roles and no less successful albums. It is difficult to say in which field Summer succeeded more.
Jennifer connelly
The film starred not like each other, but certainly talented actors. “Requiem for a Dream” gathered on the site not only those who came to the cinema after the school, but also those who were removed from early childhood. One of them was the performer of the main female role of Jennifer Connelly.
Jenny's parents were far from the art world, but their friend worked for an advertising agency. It was he who proposed to remove the girl in advertising. Then the future actress was only about 10 years old. After a short video, Connelly became famous, and she was offered to become a model. Although this career brought her first earnings and success, she did not feel that she was doing what she loved. At home, Jennifer felt herself only when she was on the set of the film.
As a child, she became famous after starring in the movie "Labyrinth." This picture was the starting point, after which Jennifer rarely remained without work for a long time.
The most famous film in her career was the painting "Mind Games." Jennifer not only received prestigious awards for her role as the wife of a brilliant mathematician, but also met her future husband, British actor Paul Bettany.
Ellen Burstyn
For many performers of key roles, the film “Requiem for a Dream” became the first significant film in his career. Actors not only played their roles, but also studied with senior colleagues. One of the worthy examples was Ellen Burstyn, the performer of the role of the mother of the protagonist.
Ellen is a woman with an interesting fate. Not finding a common language with the domineering mother, she went on a trip to America in her youth. During this time, she managed to be a dancer, a model, a waitress. Only then did Ellen first appear on the Broadway stage. The success in the production convinced her of the desire to play on stage and in the movie.
Ellen was repeatedly nominated for an Oscar and an Emmy, including for her role in the film Requiem for a Dream. The actors and the audience were very surprised when Burstyn was nominated for an Emmy for her 14-second role in Mrs. Harris. However, the actress herself reacted to this event with the usual humor.
Marlon Wayans
When creating the images, the actors worked a lot. "Requiem for a Dream" gathered people who became famous in a variety of genres. So Marlon is one of America's most popular comedians. He played in many comedies, and the role in Requiem for a Dream was almost the only dramatic one.
Marlon was born into a large family. His parents raised five boys and five girls. And when some of them made their way into the world of cinema, Marlon realized that he also wanted to be involved in this industry. He received his first roles in the film of the brothers. Together with them, he gained fame.
Marlon played a leading role not only in projects created by his brothers. He also managed to work with other directors. One of the most successful films was Requiem for a Dream. The actors and roles of this picture glorified each other, and to this day it is not known which of them is more popular. However, Marlon was able to break out of this circle. Now his name is much more often associated with comedies.
Actors of the film "Requiem for a Dream" often recall this picture in their interviews. For some, she became the first successful in her career, for others - one of the achievements. However, this film had a significant impact on the actors, and on the audience, and on the entire film industry.