Jeff Goldblum Explains His Desire for a Different Ending in ‘The Fly’
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Synopsis
Jeff Goldblum expressed his discontent with the ending of 'The Fly' during a podcast, revealing a discussion with director David Cronenberg. Goldblum felt protective of his character and wanted a different conclusion. He praised Cronenberg while sharing insights about the intense makeup process involved in his role.
Key Takeaways
- Jeff Goldblum was unhappy with the original ending of 'The Fly'.
- Goldblum had a passionate discussion with David Cronenberg about the film's conclusion.
- He felt protective of his character, Seth Brundle.
- The makeup process for his role took five hours.
- Goldblum praised Cronenberg's artistic vision.
Los Angeles, April 19 (NationPress) Hollywood actor Jeff Goldblum revealed that he had a lively discussion with director David Cronenberg regarding his dissatisfaction with the conclusion of the horror classic 'The Fly'.
The 72-year-old actor played the role of Seth Brundle, an eccentric scientist, in the 1986 body horror film, who undergoes a horrifying transformation into a fly after an insect enters his teleportation device. He was particularly troubled by the ending that depicted Brundle acting violently towards his love interest Ronnie Quaife and their unborn child.
During his appearance on the 'Smartless' podcast, Goldblum stated: "I had a lively discussion with (Cronenberg) about the ending. There was a version that portrayed me, retroactively, as a villain – even though I attempted to unite all three of us at the end."
Goldblum expressed that he became a dedicated defender of his character and was averse to the idea of Ronnie ending up with his rival Stathis Borans, as reported by femalefirst.co.uk.
"At that point, I was such a passionate advocate for my character; I felt possessive. I didn't want (Veronica) to end up with (Stathis). I told (Cronenberg), 'Hold on!' Who was I to question him about that? However, it turned out that the ending was somewhat like that," he remarked.
Goldblum praised his collaboration with the 'Dead Ringers' director, stating: "Despite making those wild films, he is a very composed, kind Canadian. Civil, polite, delightful, intelligent artist – who certainly follows his own path."
He also mentioned that applying the necessary makeup and prosthetics for his insect portrayal took five hours but deemed the intense experience as worthwhile.
He concluded: "It was a very challenging, yet beautiful, passionate experience."
