Interviews and other Articles
The Saturday Paper Harry Windsor May 18, 2019 During his illustrious career, Hugo Weaving has consistently returned to the STC stage, where he currently stars in Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The actor discusses his upbringing, his concerns about the local film industry, and sharing the stage with his son. “I thought […]
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SMH Garry Maddoxx May 6, 2019 Ask Hugo Weaving about how hard it is for Australian films at a time when Avengers: Endgame is swamping cinemas, and the veteran actor points to a little-seen revenge drama that is director Jennifer Kent’s follow-up to the acclaimed The Babadook. Legendary Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew passes away, the Archibald prize […]
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STC May 7, 2019 This episode was recorded live at Rosyln Packer Theatre for the pre-season briefing of STC’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams. Featuring a full cast and several creatives, including the production’s director and our company’s artistic director, Kip Williams, the conversation delves into the psychology of the Pollitt family, […]
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Good Food Myffy Rigby April 9, 2019 Hugo Weaving is happier talking about food than about acting. Photo: Daniel Pockett If you were ever going to use a phrase as trite as “national treasure”, you’d probably use it describing actor Hugo Weaving. On film or on stage, he is elastic, slipping from one character to […]
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SMH Lucy Manly February 17, 2019 Heather Mitchell, Helen Dallimore, Blazey Best and Joe Klocek were among the famous faces to watch Helen Thomson and Caroline Brazier deliver powerhouse performances at the opening of Sydney Theatre Company’s Mary Stuart last Saturday. After two hours locked in the theatre for the gripping show, adapted by local writing […]
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From the NFSA 2018 highlights collection we now have 2 short clips of Hugo talking about researching the role of Douglas Jardine and playing a real-life person in Bodyline, and about meeting the directors of The Matrix and the Australian films that led them to cast him as Agent Smith – enjoy! NFSA Acquisition highlights
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NFSADecember 30, 2018 The NFSA collection now includes over 2.8 million items. Here is a small taste of what we acquired in 2018. Highlights include Fairfax family home movies, nearly 1,000 TV game show episodes, an oral history with Hugo Weaving, a signed AC/DC drum head and the master tape collection of independent Fable Records. The […]
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ShortList December 13, 2018 Hugo Weaving on drag, Christmas dinner and turning Marvel down Hi Hugo. This is the second-last ever issue of Short List. As a prolific actor, do you have any tips on getting jobs? Oh God. I’ve always hoped that the job will come from the work you’ve done. So, do a […]
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augustman August 1, 2018 Hugo Weaving honestly needs no introduction. The man’s filmography speaks for itself. Agent Smith, Elrond, V in V for Vendetta, etc. He’s played in some of the most iconic roles in film history. His next project, the television series Patrick Melrose, promises to take its place in goggle box folklore. A five-part drama […]
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SMH July 8, 2018 North shore icon The Marian Street Theatre will reopen as a new $9.8 million cultural centre for Ku-ring-gai with three performance spaces, and a continued emphasis on performances by and for young people. The fight to save the home of Australia’s longest continuously running children’s theatre enlisted the support of actors […]
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