Suddenly,Stefan becomes the latest target of Dave’s torment, with Jenny carrying out his sadistic acts.
He explained:
“If I had known 10 years ago.
But he certainly knew the material.”
Image via Disney
It wasthe theatricality and flair for the dramaticsthat made it a must-do project for the actor.
“So, we got together on Zoom.
I knew on page five.
Image via Shudder
I just said to my agent, ‘Get me into this film.
This is the role.’
The whole style of it was just curious.
I just thought there was so much more going on in it.”
As a slight bonus though, the film offered an extra challenge for Rush.
“Also, the challenge of, I love tasks with a character.
You know what I mean?
I loved learning my sword fights forPirates[of the Caribbean].
I loved learning to look as though I could play the piano accordion inThe Book Thief.
And this, I thought, ‘You’re gonna spend the whole film in a wheelchair.
You’re reined in.’
But my wheelchair had five little lights on the joystick from speed one to speed five.
They edited me very, very carefully.”
Shudder acquiredThe Rule of Jenny Penand will debut the film on its platform sometime in 2025.