Oscar-nominee Keira Knightley
(“Pride & Prejudice,” “Atonement”) stars opposite Steve Carell in Focus
Features' critically acclaimed comedy “Seeking a Friend for the End of the
World.” The film is shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas (Glorietta 4,
Greenbelt3 and Trinoma).
In
the film, Dodge (Carell) is a man who has always played by the rules of life,
while his neighbor Penny (Knightley) is an extroverted woman who hasn't. From
these opposite perspectives, both initially choose to navigate the impending
end of the world with blinders on. Dodge declines joining his friends in
increasingly reckless behavior, while Penny fixates on her relationship issues
with a self-absorbed musician. On the road together, the unlikely traveling
companions' respective personal journeys accelerate, and their outlooks - if
not the world's – brighten.
"Up
until this tipping point, these two people have lived their lives very
differently,” says writer-director Lorene Scafaria. “As much as Dodge has
avoided life, Penny has been diving in head first. Together, they find they can
face the end of the world."
Knightley
recalls why she's drawn to the script with an unusual premise. "My agent
sent me the script. I thought it was one of the most strangely optimistic
pieces that I'd read, and I instantly said, 'Yeah, I want to be a part of it.'
It was one of the best scripts I'd seen in years - and so unique. I got on the
phone with Lorene and we had a great chat for about an hour. I don't think we
even actually talked about the film. We talked about our mothers, and about
family."
Producer
Mark Roybal notes that "there's a profound depth Keira brings to Penny
even when her character's behavior is whimsical, spontaneous, or flighty.
There's a light in her eyes that reflects her inner light, which is why Penny
is Dodge's beacon."
Producer
Steve Golin adds, "Keira is a lot of fun to watch as Penny. She is well
known for making movies set in different time periods, so playing a funny
modern girl - in sneakers! - is a fresh turn for her."
Knightley
admits, "I love doing modern-day movies - because I'm able to get up later
in the morning."
"I
knew she'd be amazing and stunning and super-smart," says Scafaria.
"But here's the surprise; she is so damn funny. So there's this refreshing
blend of Keira, known as a dramatic actress, being more of a comedienne; and
Steve, known as a comedic actor, doing a more dramatic role.
"Steve
and Keira play off each other so well and have such great chemistry. Getting to
hear my words said by these two actors? I couldn't have asked for more."
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