The actress Kunis He released details of his preparation to play dancer Lily in the movie The black swan. This on the 15th anniversary of the film’s premiere led by Darren Aronofsky.
Kunis confessed that the process was exhaustive and very demanding, especially with the issue of food and physical training.
“My preparation consisted of a lot of dance and very little food, I know it is not supposed to say that, but it is the truth. I took a lot of broth and danced for 12 hours a day,” he said in an interview with Vogue.
The film star said that, at first, the team had three months of training planned before the start of the filming. However, A forced delay due to financing problems extended the preparation for six months.
“We lost some financing and that extended to six months, while Darren tried to gather money. It was bad for Darren, but Nat and I were happy because we had three extra months to dance“Kunis recalled.
In this process Kunis faced important physical difficulties. Even, suffered a shoulder dislocation Shortly after starting production.
“I thought I was completely ruined, but Darren sent me to an acupunturist, and somehow, everything went well,” he said.
During filming, Darren Aronofsky performed a particular method to generate tension between both protagonists.
“I tried to be a cunning director and make them argue. Mila and Natalie realized very quickly what I was doing and made fun of meso soon it was a joke that we all understood. They are very intelligent and captured any trick in which I was working, ”said the filmmaker.
Natalie Portman’s experience with Mila Kunis in the filming of El Swan Black
Natalie Portmanthe Oscar winner for best actress for her role in the film, also told details and dynamics of filming.
“I remember that she was separated from Mila and that we did not share much space when we were not filming. Darren made some comment at the beginning, ‘Nat, Mila is dancing very well.
For his part, Kunis added: “Darren told me, ‘Nat is working very, very hard. He doesn’t even rest on Saturdays and Sundays.’ Then I sent a message to Nat and she replied: ‘No, it’s not true?’ This is how we realized what Darren tried to do, but everything was in good plan“.
Portman also revealed that she suggested Mila for Lily’s role.
“We had been friends for years and I remember that I was with her in the fleas market Rose Bowl, speaking of this ballet movie he was doing. (…) Mila said: ‘I remember when I took my shoes from the tips …’, and I thought: ‘Did you dance ballet?’ I immediately called Darren and told him that there was an incredible actress with ballet experience that would be perfect for Lily“He recalled.
The demanding preparation and dynamics among them translated into a world box office success.
