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Adapted from a theatre production written by
his wife Erica Schmidt, Dinklage reprises his 2018 stage role of
the swordsman with a gift for words, who struggles to declare
his feelings to the woman he loves because of his perceived
unattractive appearance.
The film is the latest remake of Edmond Rostand's 1897 play
"Cyrano de Bergerac", in which the titular character helps
newcomer Christian pen love letters to Roxanne, the object of
both men's affection.
One big change Schmidt made from the original play was getting
rid of Cyrano's large nose, which she said was her first way
into the piece.
"I just thought, what if he never said what it is that he feels
is unlovable about himself physically? What if it was just in
whatever the audience imagined?" Schmidt said.
Dinklage said the change was one of several elements that
initially attracted him to the role.
"So much of the story is about a guy who's insecure because of
the nose. And when you take the nose away, it makes it a bit
more universal in terms of everybody can sort of relate to," he
said.
"I felt that it was really important to tell a story about human
connection in a world where we seem to be more and more
disconnected," said director Joe Wright. "And then the pandemic
happened, and we were even more disconnected. So I felt now is
definitely the time to tell this story." Wright is known for
films such as "Pride & Prejudice" and "Atonement".
"Hillbilly Elegy" actor Haley Bennett plays Roxanne while "The
Trial of the Chicago 7" actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. portrays
Christian.
(Reporting by Mindy Burrows in London; Editing by Karishma
Singh)
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