Dancing Out of the Comfort Zone: Nick Frost on the Making of Cuban Fury
Nick Frost, best known for his work in "Hot Fuzz" and his longstanding friendship with Simon Pegg delves into a new realm with "Cuban Fury," a film about salsa dancing. In an in-depth interview, Frost shares his personal journey, discussing his complicated relationship with dancing and how he transformed this fear into a heartwarming and entertaining cinematic tale.
The actor reveals the intensive seven-month training regimen he underwent to prepare for his role, providing insights into the dedication and hard work behind his captivating on-screen dance performance. He opens up about the initial challenges, including overcoming self-doubt and dealing with body image while dancing in a "mirrored box."
Lastly, Frost talks about reuniting with past co-stars like Olivia Colman and making new connections on set. He also addresses the idea of participating in "Dancing With The Stars," a popular television show he enjoys watching but hesitates to join. With "Cuban Fury," Frost pushes his boundaries, offering a fresh take in his diversified portfolio of roles.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Inspiration behind "Cuban Fury"
00:00:45 - Dancing Traditions and Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone
00:01:20 - Salsa Dancing and Dancing With The Stars
00:01:52 - Saturday Night Viewing with Family
00:02:18 - Friendship with Simon
00:02:42 - The Sadness of Being Apart
00:03:23 - Challenging Moments in Dance Training
00:03:59 - Learning to Dance
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ABOUT CUBAN FURY
In 1987 a thirteen-year-old natural-born dancer with fire in his heels and snakes in his hips is working himself up to explode all over the UK Junior Salsa Championships. But then: a freakish bullying incident on the mean streets of London robs him of his confidence, and our young hero finds his life diverted down a very different path. Twenty-two years later, an adult Bruce Garrett (Nick Frost) finds himself out-of-shape and unloved - trapped in a downward spiral of self-pity, repression and Nando's take-outs. Only Julia (Rashida Jones), his smart, funny, gorgeous new American boss, gives him a reason to live. But she's untouchable; out of his league. Luckily for him, she also has a secret passion. Thus, Bruce is once again brought face-to-face with the darkest and most powerful of his inner demons. Somehow, someway, Bruce must learn how to unshackle his dancing beast, regain his long-lost fury and claim the love of his life...and he's going to do it all On The Dance Floor.
Directed By: James Griffiths
MPAA Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 98 minutes
Distributed By: Entertainment One
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