Colin Farrell Says Standing For 14-Minute Ovation For ‘Banshees Of Inisherin’ At Venice Felt ‘A Bit Embarrassing’

Typically adulation could be a bit a lot for Colin Farrell.

This week, the actor and his “Banshees of Inisherin” co-star Brendan Gleeson stopped by “The Graham Norton Present” to speak about their new movie and its nice reception.

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Final month, the movie had its world premiere on the Venice Movie Competition, the place it obtained a 14-minute standing ovation.

“It was a very long time and I’ve by no means skilled something prefer it in 20 years of doing this racket,” Farrell stated of the expertise. “You stand there like a pillock because it was a bit embarrassing, however it was wonderful.”

Gleeson added, “It was excruciating however it actually was an appreciative factor from the coronary heart, there was actual love of the movie within the room. The audiences wasn’t remotely embarrassed they usually had been having a good time so we had a good time with them.”

The actor additionally describes the movie, from “Three Billboards Outdoors Ebbing, Missouri” director Martin McDonagh, as “a breakup story between two males.”

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To be able to get into the dynamic of the characters, the actors went methodology, staying away from one another and never talking on set as a lot as doable.

“Brendan goes very deep into the work and I used to be a bit nervous as a result of I really like him a lot,” Farrell stated.

His co-star added, “We each stated, ‘Do you suppose we should always preserve a distance between us?’ We had been taking a look at one another questioning if the opposite particular person wanted it, however a few second and half later we each concurrently went, ‘Nah!’”

The movie additionally marks a reunion for Farrell and Gleeson after starring collectively in McDonagh’s debut characteristic “In Bruges”.

“The Banshees of Inisherin” opens in theatres Oct. 21.