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David Fincher, whose late father Jack wrote the
script, directed the black-and-white movie, which is garnering
awards buzz.
Oldman, known for playing Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour"
and spy catcher George Smiley in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"
spoke to Reuters about the role, watching the film on the small
screen and the rise of streaming.
Below are excerpts edited for clarity and length.
Q: Do you think the character Mank will resonate with audiences?
A: "It's certain snapshots of Herman's life and you meet those
people really through Herman, much the same way, I think, in
'Citizen Kane' ... there's that detective work of actually who
was this guy ... Foster Kane.
"David really wanted to take you back to another era ... there
are moments in it where you think you might be watching a film
actually made in 1940. So it's sad in a way that people are not
going to experience it in a community of people sitting in the
dark watching it on a big screen. But I hope there's enough in
it that it can reach many people."
Q: Does the dominance of streaming giants during lockdown mean
the end of cinema going as we know it?
A: "I come from a different generation. I know how a comedy
plays sitting at home, watching it on my computer compared to
what it's like in a packed movie theatre. The experience is very
different.
"But we're just heading in a new way ... You could be a grump
and complain about it and lament the loss of celluloid in the
movie houses, or you can just pull your socks up and get on the
train with the rest of them."
"Q: Is there anyone else you would like to play in a biopic?
A: "Well, it's not a biopic, actually, but I'd like another go
at Smiley ... Maybe Churchill down the line, who knows? Another
crack at him. But I've had my fair share of biopics. I've got
enough in the bank."
(Writing by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Giles Elgood)
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