Though I’ve done a lot of set visits, the one I got to do forAlexandre Aja’sThe 9th Life of Louis Draxwas extremely unusual. Not only did I get to visit the set on my own when the film was shooting in Vancouver, I got to conduct video interviews with most of the cast. Usually set visits are print interviews and done in large groups, so getting to spend the day watchingThe 9th Life of Louis Draxget made on my own was a lot of fun, and something I’ll never forget.
If you’re not familiar with the thriller, which Summit Premiere and Miramax release in theaters September 2nd, the film centers on a young boy, Louis (Aiden Longworth), who has survived eight near-death experiences, but plunges off a cliff on his ninth birthday. While he survives the fall, he stays in a coma, and it’s up to an intrepid doctor (Jamie Dornan) to find out the truth about what happened to Louis while also happening to fall for Louis’ mother (Sarah Gadon). The film also starsAaron Paul, Oliver Platt, Molly Parker, andBarbara Hershey.The 9th Life of Louis Draxis based on the novel byLiz Jensenand the script was written byMax Minghella. You can watchthe trailer here.
During my interview with Aaron Paul, he talked about how he got involved in the project, what it’s been like working with Alexandre Aja, how the film has a lot of twists and turns, transitioning in his career and landing bigger roles, his family ring, and a lot more.
Check out what he had to say in the video above, and below you’ll find a list of what we talked about. Look for more on set interviews from the set ofThe 9th Life of Louis Draxin the coming days.
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