Wes Anderson Opens Up About His Latest Film, Working With Benicio Del Toro, and His Unique Cannes Film Festival Rituals
Wes Anderson is back with The Phoenician Scheme, a witty thriller starring Benicio del Toro and Scarlett Johansson. The film premieres at Cannes, where Anderson continues his tradition of arriving in a custom bus.
Anderson shared insights about his filmmaking process. He often starts with an actor’s face—like Del Toro’s expressive close-up—before crafting the story. The movie explores a father-daughter dynamic, inspired partly by Anderson’s own life.
Reflecting on past collaborations, Anderson recalled working with Gene Hackman on The Royal Tenenbaums. Though challenging, Hackman’s performance remains iconic. Anderson also discussed how the industry has changed, making his path harder for new filmmakers today.
