In the upcoming film Blonde, Michael Masini plays Tony Curtis, an actor who’s preparing to take on his most important role yet: portraying himself in a biopic about his life. Masini himself has already starred in hundreds of films, but he says that his role as Tony Curtis will be one of the biggest challenges of his acting career so far. Learn more about Masini and his experiences on set as he prepares to portray one of Hollywood’s most legendary stars! Get to Know Michael Masini, the Actor Playing Tony Curtis in the Upcoming Film Blonde
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About Michael Masini
The cast of Blonde is full of talented and diverse actors. One of these is Michael Masini, an actor who will be portraying Tony Curtis in the upcoming film. To get a feel for his talents and personality, I spoke with him about what it was like playing such a legendary figure, working with Mimi Rogers as Rita Hayworth, and how he hopes people come away from this movie feeling hopeful.
About Tony Curtis
Known for his talent and charm, actor Tony Curtis was a Hollywood legend. He starred in iconic films such as Some Like It Hot and The Defiant Ones. Few actors have the career longevity that Curtis had—he had more than 150 acting credits to his name before he died on September 29th 2010 at age 85.
Michael’s inspiration behind taking on this role
When I was reading it, I just felt like he could be somebody that I would have a lot of fun with, he says. He’s very egocentric and likes himself a lot. But he also has a heart of gold and really cares about people. ~~Michael discusses his work as an actor and his inspirations behind taking on this role. ~~Blonde is scheduled for release on Netflix March 8th.
Did he base his performance on someone else?
Masini states that he did not base his performance on anyone and that he tried his best to make it as original as possible. He is definitely a complex person, he adds. I was just trying to be as fair and respectful and understanding of him as I could. It’s an actor’s job to explore the depths of who their character is and make sure they understand where they are coming from. That’s what we did for this film, you know? The movie follows the story of Marilyn Monroe’s last 24 hours before her death in 1962.
Are you blonde already?
Many people are wondering about who is playing Audrey Hepburn’s father-in-law and love interest Tony Curtis in the upcoming film Blonde. The answer? Well it’s actor Michael Masini. Who is he you ask? For starters, he has experience being an actor from his time on Law & Order SVU. He also has extensive Broadway experience with performances that include Singin’ In The Rain and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! His performance of Joseph was so impressive that he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. With his range of experience as an actor, we’re sure his portrayal of Tony Curtis will be just as memorable as the story itself!
What went into getting into character?
Michael recalls reading Tony and Jackie: A Love Story written by Peter Viertel on his trip back home to Pennsylvania. Reading the book led him to a heightened understanding of the man he was playing.
He decided that he would shave his head so he could feel more like an outcast; plus it would make it easier for hair and makeup people on set because they wouldn’t have to do as much styling when they were working with him. Michael’s other preparations included visiting Los Angeles where he visited all of favorite haunts and just walked around from place to place, remembering all the things that happened during the time period.
He also went through footage from over 50 films made by Tony Curtis, which gave him insight into how the actor worked on-set, who he liked working with, what type of roles he wanted to play, etc.
How does he feel about meeting other members of the cast?
We sat down with actor Michael Masini (who will be playing icon and Hollywood legend Tony Curtis) at a coffee shop not too far from his home. Once he walked in we immediately recognized him from TV appearances on Ugly Betty and Sons of Anarchy as well as films like Family Weekend. He’s taller than you would expect, but handsome nonetheless. After ordering our drinks we got right into it—What made you want to take this project? How do you feel about meeting other members of the cast? What has been your favorite moment so far?
What advice does he have for aspiring actors?
He had this advice for aspiring actors: To be an actor you have to be a jack of all trades and master of none. An actor is somebody who will adapt and change with the times. Times keep changing and so do people.
Michael’s favorite projects have been Working Title’s Ladies in Lavender and ITV’s Monarch of the Glen. For more information on his latest project, check out Blonde on Netflix today!
