Joel Edgerton shares note from previous director that ‘set the table’ for Train Dreams
Joel Edgerton reveals secret behind new Netflix role
- Joel Edgerton stars in the new Netflix film Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley, portraying Robert Grainier, a railroad worker and logger.
- His character, Robert Grainier, lives a secluded life in the Pacific Northwest and is haunted by the devastating loss of his wife and daughter in a wildfire.
- Edgerton discussed the challenge of playing a character with very little dialogue, drawing comparisons to his role as Richard Loving in the 2016 film Loving.
- He recalled director Jeff Nichols' note for Loving to "understand you less", which helped him trust in conveying internal thoughts rather than relying on spoken words for Train Dreams.
- Edgerton also shared his views on masculinity, criticising the "alpha" archetype as a performance stemming from insecurity and advocating for quiet confidence.