‘Legendary talent, mighty force’: Hollywood remembers Christopher Plummer
Hollywood celebrities, together with the Knives Out crew of actor Chris Evans, Ana de Armas and filmmaker Rian Johnson, have paid tributes to veteran actor Christopher Plummer who died on Friday.
The award-winning actor, who performed Captain von Trapp within the traditional movie The Sound of Music, died Friday morning at his residence in Connecticut along with his spouse, Elaine Taylor, by his aspect.
In a profession spanning 5 a long time, Plummer featured in movies akin to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Beginners, for which he received an Oscar for greatest supporting actor on the age 82, and All the Money within the World.
In a press release to Deadline, Plummer’s The Sound of Music co-star, veteran actor Julie Andrews, stated that she has misplaced a cherished good friend.
“The world has lost a consummate actor today and I have lost a cherished friend. I treasure the memories of our work together and all the humour and fun we shared through the years. My heart and condolences go out to his lovely wife Elaine, and his daughter Amanda,” Andrew stated.
Evans, who performed Ransom, the grandson of Plummer’s Harlan Thrombey in Johnson’s smash-hit whodunnit Knives Out, referred to as the veteran actor’s demise an “unbelievable loss” for Hollywood.
This is actually heartbreaking. What an unbelievable loss. Few careers have such longevity and affect. One of my favourite recollections from Knives Out was taking part in piano collectively within the Thrombey home between set ups. He was a beautiful man and a legendary expertise. 💙💙💙 https://t.co/eFwNVe762w
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 5, 2021
“Few careers have such longevity and impact. One of my favourite memories from Knives Out was playing piano together in the Thrombey house between set ups. He was a lovely man and a legendary talent,” the actor wrote on Twitter.
Actor Daniel Craig additionally launched a press release, saying he’s “deeply saddened” by Plummer’s demise.
“Christopher Plummer was a lovely, charming man. I was humbled and incredibly fortunate to get the chance to work with him. He was a joy to be around. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones,” he added.
Johnson posted on Twitter, “RIP to Christopher Plummer, a living legend who loved his craft, and was an absolute gentleman. So lucky to have shared a set with him.”
RIP to Christopher Plummer, a residing legend who cherished his craft, and was an absolute gentleman. So fortunate to have shared a set with him. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hNPbTM6Gxw
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) February 5, 2021
De Armas stated she feels “lucky” to have shared display screen area with Plummer in Knives Out.
“My heart is broken, my dear Chris. I feel your loss deep inside. How lucky was I having you next to me in what’s been one the best experiences of my career,” she wrote in a submit on Instagram.
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis, who additionally starred in Knives Out, shared a black and white portrait of Plummer to honour the veteran actor.
“I made this portrait of Christopher Plummer the primary day of filming @knivesout As I performed his eldest little one I wished to attach a second with him and I sat within the little research that he had as a room to attend in and we talked.
“I had very little work with him but we made a lovely connection. His work in that movie is full of life, love and longing. A beautiful portrayal. Honoured to have been able to work with him,” she wrote within the caption.
Veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott, who had changed embattled actor Kevin Spacey with Plummer in his 2017 film All The Money In The World, additionally mourned his demise.
“What a guy. What a talent. What a life. And I was fortunate enough to work with him less than two years ago and had a wonderful experience. My heartfelt condolences go to Elaine. He will be really missed,” he stated.
William Shatner, Plummer’s co-star from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, additionally paid tributes to his good friend.
A gentleman whose title is Christopher Plummer died at this time. He was what I name a good friend. What is the definition of a good friend? Somebody you understand intimately whose each breath and each thought that’s a lot like yours or can a good friend be somebody whose life is… pic.twitter.com/VodBKXm5Uz
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 5, 2021
“He was what I call a friend. What is the definition of a friend? Somebody you know intimately whose every breath and every thought that is so much like yours or can a friend be someone whose life is intertwined near and afar with great gaps of time between meetings? That was the kind of friend Chris Plummer was to me,” he tweeted.
British star Helen Mirren, who featured reverse Plummer in 2009’s Leo Tolstoy biopic The Last Station, remembered the actor as a “mighty force”.
“He was an actor in the 19th century meaning of the word, his commitment to his profession. His art was total, theatre being a constant and the most important part of the totality of his drive to engage with storytelling.“He was fearless, energetic, courageous, knowledgeable, professional and a monument to what an actor can be. A Great Actor in the truest sense,” she stated.
Kathy Bates, Plummer’s co-star from 1995 film Dolores Claiborne, referred to as him a “true craftsman”.
#ChristopherPlummer. I had the pleasure of working with Christopher and crossing swords with him in Dolores Claiborne. A real craftsman. One of the greats. A stunning human being. “Good night, sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.”
— Kathy Bates (@MsKathyBates) February 6, 2021
“One of the greats. A lovely human being. ‘Good night, sweet prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest’,” she tweeted.
