Lupita Nyong’o Says Movie Press Junkets Are a ‘Torture Technique’ and It’s ‘Irritating’ Having to Give an ‘Articulate Answer’ to the Same Questions
variety.comZack Sharf Digital News Director Lupita Nyong’o is embarking on a global press tour as the star of Paramount’s horror prequel “A Quiet Place: Day One,” but she could probably do without the press junkets.
During an interview with Glamour magazine, the Oscar winner was asked about what irritates her most about being an actor. “Interviews,” she answered. “You asked.
I have to be honest. I’m going to tell you.” Nyong’o clarified by saying that she does not necessarily mean all interviews are torture, but she does find press junkets to be a “torture technique” as “different people are being ferried in” to ask the same questions.
She added: “You have to give each one of them attention, focus and an articulate answer that you just gave to the person before.
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