Everyone’s favorite stars, Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke, have blown our minds and captured our hearts in director Pedro Almodóvar’s latest queer Western sensation, “A Strange Way of Life”. Prepare for an enthralling journey into the desert, where love and longing intertwine under the vast, starlit sky.
Almodóvar, the Oscar-winning director known for his raw portrayal of human emotions, spills the beans on the incredible chemistry between Pascal and Hawke. According to Almodóvar, their connection was instant, their passion tangible, making them the perfect duo for this daring Western love story.
The director reveals how he doesn’t visualize the faces, colors, or style until the script, the first stone of his creative process, is complete. But once it was done, there were only two faces that emerged – those of Pascal and Hawke. Almodóvar was fortunate to personally know the two, enabling him to send them the script directly. Imagine his delight when they responded the same day with bubbling enthusiasm!
Their fervor didn’t come as a surprise. The roles required two actors of similar age but with stark differences – different cultures, origins, and physical attributes. Pascal and Hawke were exactly what Almodóvar envisioned. Their understanding of each other’s work, combined with their palpable love for each other, made the casting perfect.
“A Strange Way of Life” has certainly piqued our curiosity. Although the release date remains shrouded in mystery, images from the production and the thrilling trailer have us all biting our nails in anticipation. With its audacious plot and irresistible leads, this queer Western short is all set to blaze a trail in the hearts of audiences worldwide.
In the meantime, we have to wait, simmering in our excitement, for the premiere of this much-awaited film. Get ready to ride into the sun with Pascal and Hawke in this extraordinary tale of love in the Old West.