John Malkovich on missing ‘Seneca’ co-star Julian Sands: ‘It’s a very sad event’ – Berlinale

Actor John Malkovich is in Berlin to present his latest picture Seneca – On the Origin of Earthquakesand at a news conference Monday, he spoke to reporters about his relationship with co-star Julian Sands, who has been missing since January.

“Julian and I were very, very close,” Malkovich told reporters in Berlin.

“I am godfather to his first son from his first marriage to Sarah, whom I know very well. I introduced him to his second wife and we have been very close since we met on the set of 1993 The killing fields. It is a very sad event.”

Sands was reported missing on January 13 after failing to return from a hiking expedition in California. Several house searches have already been carried out by public and private bodies. The actor is also an accomplished hiker.

Sands is known for his roles in films such as A room with a view, Warlock, Arachnophobia, Boks HelenaAnd Leaving Las Vegas. He appeared on television 24, Smallville, And banshee.

Last week, the Southern California County Sheriff’s Department issued an update telling the press that law enforcement officials “remain hopeful” in their search for the actor, but they know that “the outcome may not be what we hope for.” wish us

“Conditions on Mt Baldy remain a hazard and our aviation division continues to patrol the area when available. We also plan to conduct a land search in the area in the future,” said the spokesperson.

Malkovich and Sands star together Seneca – On the Origin of Earthquakes, which makes its Berlin debut tonight. The image follows the influential Roman philosopher Seneca and his fateful fall from grace with mentee and benefactor Emperor Nero, who falsely accuses him of involvement in an assassination attempt.

It is the latest in a long line of roles for Malkovich, who portrays real-life, controversial historical figures, from Casanova to the Duke of Wellington and Gustav Klimt.

Regarding his interest in the picture, Malkovich said he was a fan of Schwentke’s previous work on films such as 2017’s The captain and “really admired” the script. Seneca when he received an early draft.

“It was a very entertaining film to be a part of,” he said.

Tom Xander, Geraldine Chaplin, Louis Hofmann and Lilith Stangenberg also star in German director Robert Schwentke’s picture. Additional credits include cinematography by Benoît Debie, editing by Michał Czarnecki and music by Martin Todsharow. The production is also Schwentke’s 12th film.

Seneca will have its world premiere in Berlin tonight as part of a Berlinale Special Gala, and Weltkino Film is releasing the film in Germany on March 23.

The film is produced by Filmgalerie 451 in co-production with Gretchenfilm, Kasbah Films and ZDF/ARTE.