Filming has begun on People Not Places where Shirley MacLaine is so enjoying being set. The iconic movie legend says that the camaraderie that accompanies the work of the movie crew is nothing short of magic makers. They fix whatever goes wrong, can build whatever the scene needs and are so professional about it all.
Brad Furman, is the director, told Dateline, “This is the opportunity of a lifetime, as I have been collaborating with both Shirley and Stephen in preparation on this film for years. I have had the privilege of working with incredible actors, and none have been more committed than these two, to their crafts and these roles.”
Furman shared that “on the eve of Shirley’s 90th birthday this April, she said to me that three weeks is like a year for her at this age. This story had to be told, and it had to be told now. And she showed up with the stamina of someone half her age. She is at the top of her game.” Added the filmmaker, “This is a personal, intimate story, written by my mother. It is an ode to mothers, and it is incredible to be able to take this journey with my family by my side.”
As stated Ellen Brown Furman, “Shirley MacLaine was always my Clare, a strong, kind woman from a generation of women like my mother and aunt. Stephen Dorff is my Edgar, a role he embodies with truth, grit, and elegance. Together with my son, Brad Furman as director, these three indomitable talents are bringing my script to life in a loving environment of mutual respect. My dream is coming true. Pinch me.”
Photo supply from Shirley MacClaine.
