Chopard trophy winner Kingsley Ben-Adir discusses playing intense roles back-to-back, and his Brunello Cucinelli Cannes look.
CANNES, France — Lounging on the rooftop deck of the Hotel Martinez in Cannes, Kingsley Ben-Adir takes in the expansive view. It’s his first time in Cannes, here to be honored by jeweler Chopard on the 20th anniversary of its coveted prize for up-and-coming actors.
In the past year, he has played two American icons: President Barack Obama in the HBO miniseries “The Comey Rule,” and Malcolm X in Regina King’s directorial debut “One Night in Miami.” The roles generated awards buzz, and earned him a BAFTA EE Rising Star Award nod. “Malcolm was just such a joy to work on, to study him and spend that much time with him, to try to work out who he was and what was going on for him at that time. It was fascinating to do in such a restricted amount of time. I loved every minute of it,” the actor added.
Ben-Adir hasn’t seen her in person since shooting wrapped a year and a half ago. Sadly the two will miss each other in Cannes, as the director is due in town Friday. “I just wanna send her some love,” he said. Working with industry vet Daniels put him at ease. “Working with Jeff is probably the most significant acting lesson I’ve had, just to watch him like an old pro, old school, super concentration and un-budgeable. It was intimidating in a lot of ways and it was really interesting being around that force. He gave me pointers, and a little wink here, and I was like, ‘What is going on?’ And on top of that, you’re playing Obama.
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