The unexpected appearance of ‘The Monkey’ in this year’s top horror movie was not initially planned, but sometimes fate aligns perfectly. Penned by Stephen King and directed by Osgood Perkins following his successful ‘Longlegs’, this project is now being distributed by NEON, who have left no stone unturned in promoting the film. From tribute posters to spine-chilling billboards, and even arranging church screenings, they’ve managed to pique interest without revealing the gruesome and unexpectedly humorous plot twists that await viewers.
One interesting detail that may not be immediately apparent from promotional materials is the presence of several skilled actors, even if they have smaller roles. While Theo James plays both Hal and Bill, the twin brothers, and Colin O’Brien portrays their son Petey, other notable performers like Tatiana Maslany, Sarah Levy, Adam Scott, and Elijah Wood are sprinkled throughout the film in various short scenes. In one particularly amusing sequence, Elijah Wood takes on the role of Petey’s stepfather, a part that was added at the last minute by the production team, as Colin O’Brien revealed to ScreenRant.
Initially, another actor was chosen to play the father’s role in the scene we were about to shoot. However, I believe that Oz may have learned Elijah Wood was going to be in Vancouver for Comic-Con, so he sent him the script in hopes that Elijah would like it and want to join the project.
With Wood on board, the production crew would get things ready for the character’s hilarious scene.
Elijah Wood’s Role in ‘The Monkey’ Was a Last-Minute Addition
In the play “The Monkey“, Wood’s character is a writer of parenting books. This necessitated several new set elements due to his late entry into the production. O’Brien discussed the modifications made to the stage, stating that in just a few days, they conducted face scans, prepared poster boards, and printed covers for all those books. He found Wood’s performance remarkably good considering the short preparation time, and he was amusing.
It’s great to see that Wood gives a side-splitting performance in the single scene he’s featured in. His character may not be crucial for the main plot, but it effectively prepares the ground for the story of The Monkey, providing additional insights into Petey’s circumstances. This results in an offbeat sequence where Wood and James act together, which is also one of the most amusing scenes in the entire film.
In the ScreenRant interview, it’s not specified who was initially considered for the role, but it can be assumed that Perkins made a smart decision in casting Wood, as he seamlessly blends with the film’s occasionally awkward tone and leaves an impact similar to Maslany and Scott, who also deliver engaging performances despite their minor roles. Notably, “The Monkey” is a horror film on a smaller scale, skillfully utilizing its limited budget to create a more personal story that may be one of the goriest productions from director Osgood Perkins to date.
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2025-02-19 01:03