She’s like an old soul: Benicio Del Toro on Isabela Moner
Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro praise Moner on her acting skills
Sequel to 2015’s critical hit, Sicario: Day of the Soldado is gearing up to thrill the Indian audiences on July 6, 2018. This Stefano Sollima directorial is definitely generating exhilaration on the duo – Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toto kidnapping drug kingpin’s teenage daughter portrayed by Isabela Moner.
Del Toro, who spends much of the film as her protector, was impressed with the Moner’s talent. He says, “She has that gift, the connection between intellect and emotions. She’s like an old soul.”
Portraying the role of the sheltered 12-year-old girl, the Transformers fame, Isabela Moner describes about her connect with Benicio, “Isabela and Alejandro’s relationship is really interesting, because you basically watch it develop before your eyes. First, he has his doubts about her. He really couldn’t care less about her. Isabela feels the same about him – she just wants to get home. And then, as the story progresses, you really start to see them connect.”
While tough guy Josh Brolin doesn’t leave a room to applaud this young talent, he adds “There is something about her – she’s so good. Once in a while there are actors that come along and have immediate access, who can channel emotion in their performance with ease, and she has it.”
Don’t forget to catch this intriguing crime-thriller in cinemas near you on July 6, 2018!