His musical career began in 2010, when he auditioned as a solo contestant on the british music competition series the x factor. With fionn whitehead, barry keoghan, mark rylance, tom hardy. Harry styles joins acclaimed actors in christopher nolan. Feb 19, 2018 though dunkirks ensemble teems with stars, including mark rylance, kenneth branagh and tom hardy, upandcoming actor fionn whitehead and former one direction star harry styles play the lead roles. The latest is harry styles, who makes his acting debut in christopher nolans dunkirk. What i was seeing in styles was a very charismatic guy, but who clearly had truthfulness and subtlety in his ability to perform as a film actor. Everything to know about harry styles role in dunkirk youtube. Dunkirk is a 2017 war film written, directed, and produced by christopher nolan that depicts the dunkirk evacuation of world war ii. Singer harry styles and actor fionn whitehead visit today to talk about their roles in the world war ii drama dunkirk. The magnitude of the undertaking is portrayed through the difficulties that pop up in each storyline. One direction singer harry styles has been offered a role in christopher nolans dunkirk. Mar 11, 2016 one direction singer harry styles has been offered a role in christopher nolans dunkirk.
Harry edward styles born 1 february 1994 is an english singer, songwriter, and actor. Perhaps the main reason theres such a great amount of curiosity right now is due to the character who harry styles plays in dunkirk. Harry styles first pops up in christopher nolans new historical war effort dunkirk about a half hour into the film. Harry styles short haircut is for new movie role as wwii. Harry styles, shiny young troubadour and former one direction heavyweight, has.
Jul 19, 2017 styles, 23, came from a very different direction, one direction music stardom, to earn the role of alex. Christopher nolan has crafted a minimalist war film with maximal impact. Harry styles was chosen from more than 100 auditioning actors for the part of alex, a british soldier in nolans world war ii suspensethriller based on the battle of dunkirk. Harry styles cast in role for christopher nolans new movie. Christopher nolan says casting harry styles was like. Harry edward styles was born on february 1, 1994 in bromsgrove, worcestershire, england, the. So when he was cast in christopher nolans dunkirk, i had a real dilemma on my hands. Its ensemble cast includes fionn whitehead, tom glynncarney, jack lowden, harry styles, aneurin barnard, james darcy, barry keoghan, kenneth branagh, cillian murphy, mark rylance, and tom hardy.
Harry styles gives an impressive performance in dunkirk, and christopher nolan. The singer is starring in famed director christopher nolans new war film. Harry styles cut hair for dunkirk movie role why he did. He was eliminated early on, but he was brought back to form the boy band one direction. The next character to come to the fore is aneurin barnards gibson, who helps tommy take the wounded man onto the boat and keeps a safe, mute amount of. Mar 14, 2016 harry styles will be growing a mustache for the role in dunkirk, but considering the fashion of mens hair in 1940, and the fact it is a war movie, he will probably be cutting his hair significantly for the part. Dunkirk tells us in its chapterlike opening titles that one major subplot takes place over a week, another in a day, and yet another in one hour. Among them, we find styles as the british soldier alex though its. Dunkirk gives harry styles a running start at a legitimate. Dec 29, 2018 one directions harry styles made his big picture debut in christopher nolans dunkirk movie in the summer of 2017.
A source close to production has confirmed that harry styles, heartthrob member of one direction, has been offered a significant role in christopher nolans world war ii actionadventure film. Harry styles was chosen from more than 100 auditioning actors for the part of alex, a british soldier in nolans world war ii suspensethriller based on. It was amazing to be on set, styles says, and the actors agree that even though the film was filmed on the beach at dunkirk, making. But now hes making his official bigscreen debut in dunkirk, a gloomy. Raf spitfires engage the enemy in the skies above the channel, trying to protect the defenseless men below. Harry styles short new haircut is for the stars new movie roles as a second world war tommy by charlotte griffiths, diary editor for the mail on sunday. But they dont seem to care as long as harry styles makes it out alive. Mar 11, 2016 a source close to production has confirmed that harry styles, heartthrob member of one direction, has been offered a significant role in christopher nolans world war ii actionadventure film. Why casting harry styles in the movie dunkirk was a genius move. Jul 20, 2017 ok, so we know dunkirk is good christopher nolans new war epic has a 94% rating on rotten tomatoes but the question of the day is. The critically acclaimed film topped the us box office in its first weekend and was one of the top grossing films of the summer. Dec 14, 2016 dunkirk stars academy awardwinner mark rylance, stage icon kenneth branagh, one direction member harry styles cue screams, newcomer fionn whitehead, as well as cillian murphy, and tom hardy. His only role came in 2017s dunkirk, christopher nolans epic wwii thriller.
Harry styles, fionn whitehead discuss taking on dunkirk roles director christopher nolan shares his thoughts on casting whitehead as a. Harry edward styles was born on february 1, 1994 in bromsgrove, worcestershire, england, the son of anne twist nee selley and desmond des styles, who worked in finance. Harry styles shocked his fans by cutting off his gorgeous head of hair but now we can tell you the reason why he cut it off at this exact. Jul 17, 2017 the latest is harry styles, who makes his acting debut in christopher nolans dunkirk. This movie marks the fourth collaboration for murphy and hardy, who worked together in inception 2010, the dark knight rises 2012, and peaky. Mar 11, 2016 in some surprising news, the hugely popular star of one direction, harry styles, has joined the cast of director chris nolans new wwii movie dunkirk deadline reports that harry styles has.
Harry styles cut hair for dunkirk movie role why he. Christopher nolan set to direct dunkirk evacuation drama read more. First dunkirk reactions call christopher nolan one of the great filmmakers of our time. Mar 11, 2016 harry styles has reportedly been offered a role in christopher nolans second world war epic dunkirk alongside critically acclaimed actors sir kenneth branagh, tom hardy and mark rylance. Dunkirk stars academy awardwinner mark rylance, stage icon kenneth branagh, one direction member harry styles cue screams, newcomer fionn whitehead, as well as cillian murphy, and tom hardy. Dunkirk serves up emotionally satisfying spectacle, delivered by a writerdirector in full command of his craft and brought to life by a gifted ensemble cast that honors the factbased story. I think its truthful and its a very tough role hes playing, too. Harry styles and fionn whitehead talk about their dunkirk. Harry styles lands a supporting role in the new christopher. Does he play a significant part, or does he just have a cameo. Jul 22, 2017 harry styles first pops up in christopher nolans new historical war effort dunkirk about a half hour into the film.
While harry styles won his role in dunkirk after auditioning against hundreds of people, it was plausible that the attention his celebrity attracts would turn out to be a concern for the director, especially one so dedicated to his craft, like nolan. Harry styles turns down role of prince eric in the little. Harry styles offered role in christopher nolans dunkirk. One directions harry styles made his big picture debut in christopher nolans dunkirk movie in the summer of 2017. Harry styles made his acting debut as alex in the war epic, dunkirk credit. Why christopher nolan didnt want to oversell harry styles role in dunkirk. I dont like movies that make me think, but what i do like is harry styles. Christopher nolan talks harry styles in dunkirk, heath ledger. Barry keoghan and harry styles are the teenagers caught up. Jul 18, 2017 the invention of harry styles, movie star. Styles hasnt yet announced plans for further acting roles, or a lead role that might fully cement movie star status. Though dunkirks ensemble teems with stars, including mark rylance, kenneth branagh and tom hardy, upandcoming actor fionn whitehead and former one direction star harry styles play the lead roles. Then the movie hops between them in ways that compress and expand time for poetic effectmaking, say, a planes run that probably took thirty seconds seem to take exactly as long as a sea rescue. It is a sad sacrifice, but it will, of course, grow back, once the movie is made.
Jun 06, 2016 harry styles will soon make his transition from one direction singer to one of the several young actors starring in new christopher nolan film, dunkirk the initial casting announcement may have. Ok, so we know dunkirk is good christopher nolans new war epic has a 94% rating on rotten tomatoes but the question of the day is. Harry styles has reportedly been offered a role in christopher nolans second world war epic dunkirk alongside critically acclaimed actors. After the bands indefinite hiatus in 2016, styles signed with columbia. Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of british and allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Harry edward styles born 1 february 1994 is an english singer, songwriter and actor. Dont get too relieved, harry, we still have an hour left of the movie here. The invention of harry styles, movie star vanity fair. Dunkirk director compares casting harry styles to heath.
His musical career began in 2010 when he auditioned for the british singing competition the x factor. Harry styles, fionn whitehead discuss taking on dunkirk. Harry styles will be growing a mustache for the role in dunkirk, but considering the fashion of mens hair in 1940, and the fact it is a war movie, he will probably be cutting his hair significantly for the part. Harry styles offered part in christopher nolans dunkirk. Pr harry made his movie debut in christopher nolans 2017 epic war film, dunkirk. Mark rylance has praised harry styles acting credentials, saying the one direction star doesn. Aug 07, 2017 i dont like movies that make me think, but what i do like is harry styles. Mar 11, 2016 wait a minute harry styles, the actor. Christopher nolans excellent dunkirk explores heroism in.
Dunkirk gives harry styles a running start at a legitimate movie career. He has one of the main speaking roles in the film, playing a british private named alex whos attempting like everyone else to get off the. Christopher nolans excellent dunkirk explores heroism in innovative fashion. Harry styles, fionn whitehead discuss taking on dunkirk roles more director christopher nolan shares his thoughts on casting whitehead as a freshfaced lead and styles, formerly of one direction. Jul 12, 2017 perhaps the main reason theres such a great amount of curiosity right now is due to the character who harry styles plays in dunkirk, alex, and who he is in regards to the rest of the cast. Dunkirk director compares casting harry styles to heath ledger. Mar 11, 2016 harry styles has reportedly been offered a role in christopher nolans second world war epic dunkirk. Pop hearthrob and 1 direction singer harry styles has, according to multiple sources, been offered a role in christopher nolans dunkirk. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. The bafta 2018 nominated film recreated the historic evacuation of al.
May 09, 2016 harry styles shocked his fans by cutting off his gorgeous head of hair but now we can tell you the reason why he cut it off at this exact moment in time and no, its not because he wanted to do it. The latest movie by christopher nolan features stars like tom hardy. The next character to come to the fore is aneurin barnards gibson, who helps tommy take the wounded man onto the boat and keeps a safe, mute amount of distance so as not to reveal his secret. Allied soldiers from belgium, the british empire, and france are surrounded by the german army, and evacuated during a fierce battle in world war ii. The character he plays in the film is a small but pivotal role.
The role of prince eric would have been styles second major acting gig. Styles, 23, came from a very different direction, one direction music stardom, to earn the role of alex. Styles alex asks whiteheads character, while shoveling jamcovered bread into his mouth. Aug 08, 2016 11 things we know about harry styles dunkirk movie. He was eliminated early on, but was brought back to form the boy band one direction. In some surprising news, the hugely popular star of one direction, harry styles, has joined the cast of director chris nolans new wwii movie dunkirk deadline reports that. Cillian murphy praises harry styles dunkirk role times. Hes since found better success as part of an ensembles, like the role he took on in the social. Harry styles has reportedly been offered a role in christopher nolans second world war epic dunkirk. Hes actually in the running for christopher nolans next movie about world war ii alongside tom hardy. I had no idea who harry styles was, but i still loved him in his first movie role. Styles plays alex, one of the soldiers trying to get off the beach, and its not easy. Styles signed up for his first major movie role in march, and his dunkirk costars include acting greats like murphy, kenneth branagh and tom hardy. Harry styles will soon make his transition from one direction singer to one of the several young actors starring in new christopher nolan film, dunkirk the initial casting announcement may have.