Billy Zane Unrecognizable As Marlon Brando In Stunning New Movie
Billy Zane recently gave fans a look at himself in full costume as Marlon Brando in the upcoming biopic Waltzing with Brando. The images showcase the actor’s remarkable transformation, as he perfectly captures the essence of Brando. “2nd batch of pics burning a hole in my archive,” he wrote in the caption. “Had to share now [that] the cats out of the bag. The production team were so on point.”
The Ghost Who Waltzs
Led by Billy Zane, Waltzing with Brando chronicles a fascinating period in the life of legendary actor Marlon Brando. Set primarily between 1969 and 1974, the film follows Brando as he prepares to star in classic films like The Godfather and Last Tango in Paris while also making plans with architect Bernard Judge to create an environmentally friendly retreat on a small, uninhabitable island in Tahiti.
Billy Zane Transformed For The Role
Directed by Bill Fishman, the movie is based on Bernard Judge’s book Waltzing with Brando: Planning a Paradise in Tahiti. In addition to Billy Zane, the film also stars Jon Heder as Bernard Judge, along with Tia Carrere, Richard Dreyfuss, Alaina Huffman, Rob Corddry, and Camille Razat. The project is currently seeking distribution after being showcased to potential buyers at the Cannes Film Festival.
Marlon Brando Is A Hollywood Legend
Billy Zane previously expressed admiration for Marlon Brando’s activism, including his work for civil rights, Indigenous rights, and environmental causes. Brando’s activism was notably showcased when he refused to accept his 1973 Oscar for The Godfather, sending Sacheen Littlefeather in his place to explain why he was rejecting his award.
A Man Of Class And Conviction
Marlon Brando is considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time. Born in 1924, in Omaha, Nebraska, Brando began his acting career on Broadway, gaining stardom with his powerful performance as Stanley Kowalski in Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire in 1947. His acting style, characterized by a slurred delivery, was a rejection of classical dramatic training.
He introduced the method acting style to the big screen in his 1950 debut film, The Men, and went on to star in The Wild One, On the Waterfront, The Godfather, Last Tango in Paris, and Apocalypse Now. Marlon Brando received several accolades throughout his career, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and three British Academy Film Awards.
Brando Is Still Widely Respected
Brando’s personal life was marked by controversy. He was married three times and had at least 11 children, including three adopted. He was open about his experiences with homosexuality and was known for his reclusive nature. As indicated by the development of the Billy Zane-led movie, Marlon Brando remains a highly respected and celebrated figure in the world of cinema.
Billy Zane Has Had A Wild Career
Billy Zane gained mainstream recognition for his portrayal of Caledon Hockley in the 1997 movie Titanic. Since then, he has produced and directed projects while taking on minor acting roles. Along with the Marlon Brando biopic, Zane will appear in the comedy film Tapawingo from director Dylan K. Narang. The film premiered at the 2023 Virginia Film Festival.
Billy Zane will also star as Gamal Akopyan in the action thriller Takeover, directed by Greg Jonkajtys. The cast includes Quavo as Guy Miller, Serayah as Lt. Keisha Jenner, LaMonica Garrett as Sheriff Hitchens, and Martin Sensmeier as Hilario. The movie does not have a release date yet.
