‘Monica’ Star Patricia Clarkson Says Trace Lysette Should Play ‘Opposite Hot Guys in Hollywood’ Like Brad Pitt: ‘It’s Where She Belongs’
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Veteran actor Patricia Clarkson thinks it’s time for her “Monica” co-star Trace Lysette to play the love interest of the “hot guys in Hollywood.” “The next big step is to play opposite Brad Pitt,” she tells Variety. “It’s time for her to be the love interest of these stars.
It’s where she belongs.” The two actors are both on the awards circuit for the critically acclaimed drama which had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival last year, resulting in Lysette receiving an 11-minute standing ovation.
The “Transparent” actor was the first openly transgender performer to headline a film in competition at the oldest running festival in the world.
After acquiring the movie in December, IFC Films released it in theaters on May 12, 10 days after the start of the WGA strike.
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