The Soloist Questions

The Soloist was directed by Joe Wright who also directed 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Atonement'.

1. Who were the producers of the film?
Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff

2. What did Steve Lopez question about the film from the start?
Steve Lopez said "how could you make a movie if you didn't have an ending".

3.When did the producers meet Nathaniel?
They met Nathaniel after having lunch with Steve Lopez in 2005.

4. Where were the real life locations of the film?
Disney Concert Hall, The Tunnel, Skidrow, L.A.M.P, Anderson Street- so they didn't move people from Skidrow, they re-created it on Anderson Street.

5. What was Susannah Grant's aim when screen writing?
Susannah Grants aim was to show that homeless people all come from a family and they all have their own story.

6.Why was Joe Wright apprehensive about making the film?
He didn't want to make a film in America because he is used to directing in England.

7. What does Robert Downy Jr say about the role of Nathaniel?
That Nathaniels role is very challenging and very difficult.

8. Why did Joe Wright want authentic locations and authentic people in his film?
So he could help the homeless people and only wanted to use extras who are real homeless people.

9. How long did the set designers have on location to build the set?
4 weeks, lots of things built ready in a workshop.

10. What process did the actors go through to ensure that the acting was authentic?
They had to go through a sense of trust when they have not acted their parts before.

11. What comments are made about the ending by Susannah Grant and Russ Krasnoff?
They both said that they did not want to create a happy ending as it had to be honest because it is a true story.