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DEADLINE:So, what drew each of you to this project?
MICHAEL FASSBENDER:Kevins [Barry] incredible writing was the starting point.
He is just one of the finest writers we have and his characters are so textured and compelling.
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It was a real joy to read and it seemed very cinematic.
But also when I was reading it, I kept thinking of Michael as Maurice.
One of the real joys of developing this has been how smooth it has been.
But throughout it, theres never been a disagreement between any of us about what we love about it.
When I read it, it had become much more active and became more of a road movie.
To be honest, I couldnt believe my luck it was such a joy to read.
DEADLINE:Explain what you mean by emotional complexities.
The power shifts between them and the baggage theyve left behind is catching up with them.
DEADLINE:Michael, youre an exec producer on the project.
How does this change how you approach the film?
DEADLINE:Whats different about this role of Maurice compared to other characters youve played before?
FASSBENDER:Every role and each director is a different experience.
EATON:Maurice is a character who is struggling with mental health and hes quite funny in the script.
DEADLINE:This is Kevins first feature film script and hes adapting from his own novel.
What has it been like working with him?
But Kevin has been great because we kept trying to go back and distil the essence.
DEADLINE:So whats the plan for the shoot and timeline?
Will you shoot in Ireland and Spain?
EATON:We did a schedule that is looking like seven weeks in Spain and a week in Ireland.
It is, mostly as James said at the beginning, more of a road movie in Spain.
Theres a chunk in Ireland but the majority takes place in Spain.
DEADLINE:How are you and Hyde Park positioning this film in Cannes?
MARSH:I do think this is the best project Ive ever encountered.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
