Why Making ‘Dalíland’ Was a Dream Come True for ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Star Christopher Briney
thewrap.com“The Summer I Turned Pretty”, actor Christopher Briney will also appear in TIFF’s closing night film “Dalíland” alongside Sir Ben Kingsley, Barbara Sukowa, Ezra Miller, Suki Waterhouse and more.
Directed by Mary Harron, from a screenplay by John C. Walsh, the film was shot in the spring of 2021 in the UK, before Briney worked on the eventual hit Prime Video series.
In fact, “Dalíland” was his first acting role ever.“Independent film is where my heart has always been, and it’s always been my dream to do that as much as I can in my life,” Briney said in an interview with TheWrap. “Whether it’s acting or directing down the line, it’s a world that’s inspired me a lot and a world that’s a big reason why I love acting.
I’m just absolutely blown away and honored to be a part of [“Dalíland”]. It was my first job so it was pretty crazy.”Briney takes on the role of fictionalized James Linton, an art assistant who eagerly accepts an invitation to work with surrealist Salvadore Dalí (Kingsley) after admiring him from afar.“Dalíland” provides a glimpse into Dalí’s relationships in the later years of his career, mainly with his wife Gala (Kutowa) and the art assistants he worked with during the tense unraveling of his marriage.
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