Legendary Hollywood star Sir Anthony Hopkins talked about landing his latest role in the Biblical thriller “Mary” — and opened up about the kinds of roles he’s been interested in as his career has progressed.
Filming for the coming-of-age film has wrapped in Morocco, with the 86-year-old actor playing the power-driven royal alongside new Israeli actress Noa Cohen as Mary, Deadline magazine reported.
“At this time of my life, I’m drawn to the challenge of complex scripts,” Hopkins told the outlet. “As well, the level of the detail given to this production with extraordinary sets, props and costumes — makes me proud to be a part of this.”
Described as a biblical thriller, the movie takes on Mary’s story following the miraculous conception of her child and her being forced into hiding thanks to King Herod, the outlet noted.
“King Herod’s relentless drive to…
