Ray Liotta’s final scene was ‘very powerful’ – The Hollywood Reporter

Ray Liotta

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dangerous waters Director Jon Barr and star Odeya Rush are recalling the late Ray Liotta’s “powerful” final scene.

During an interview with movie webThe filmmaker released it online on Tuesday. goodfellas The star actor spoke in detail about the final scene of his last film, saying, “It was very impressive to watch.”

Liotta died last year at the age of 67. his agent said. hollywood reporter He died in his sleep in a hotel room while filming a movie in the Dominican Republic.

“What he accomplishes in six or seven minutes is just art,” Barr said. “His journey from innocence to horror is so powerful and a testament to how great he was as an actor.”

He continued, “It was really interesting to play that scene. We talked about it a lot, and we basically played that scene over and over again with different tones. It felt innocent throughout the whole take, and then… Slowly, little by little, I started to understand.” It was getting dark everywhere. So now you can choose where to start the turn while editing. I think he just wasn’t afraid. He just kept getting darker and darker. ”

The thriller follows a teenage girl, Rose, played by Rush, who uncovers the dark past of her mother’s new boyfriend (Eric Dane) during a sailing trip.

The actress, who played opposite Liotta in the final scene of the film, said it was a “really special day” that she’ll never forget.

“It took a whole day to shoot that scene,” she recalls. “And I think the scene just got better and better with each episode. And I feel like I was just absorbing everything he brought and reacting to it. So, It was a really special day and I felt like I was there to react [to the] An incredible job he has done. It felt very real. ”

dangerous waters ” is currently showing in theaters and on demand.