17 April 2008
Interview with Casey Affleck, actor, 'Gone Baby Gone'
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Casey Affleck, younger brother of Ben, made an early appearance in Gus Van Sant's film To Die For. He also co-wrote and starred in the experimental film Gerry with Matt Damon, another Boston boy.
He appeared in some low profile art house films and a couple of undistinguished potboilers, then his career took off when Andrew Dominik cast him as Robert Ford in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
It was a stupendous performance of a young man determined to make his way, and make his mark in the world, as we see him going from adoration of James the outlaw hero to rejection, humiliation, failure and determination to find another way. Affleck indeed outshone Brad Pitt as James, and was simply unforgettable. And it's clear he regards this as the role of his life so far.
Presenter
Julie Rigg
Producer
Julie Rigg
