The Godfather Cast Made Keaton Anxious
Diane Keaton recently admitted to feeling “terrified” while filming The Godfather. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress reflected on her over 50-year career and how she felt about being cast in the iconic movie.
“I was terrified. I didn’t understand why me. I mean, I went up to the audition. I didn’t even really – I hadn’t read it. See, this is bad!” said the 77-year-old actress.
Keaton had been auditioning for about a year before landing the role of Kay Adams in The Godfather. She mentioned, “But I needed a job, so I got up there.”
The actress revealed that she always saw herself as “more of a comedy-type person” and was not sure about playing the role of Kay Adams in a serious drama.
Keaton Worries At The Start of Every Project
Although she has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, Keaton shared that she still gets nervous at the start of every project. She always worries whether she will be able to do justice to the character or not.
“I’m always worried at the beginning of every project. Always. It’s like, ‘Am I going to be able to do this? Can I pull this off?’ It’s always the same,” she said.
Keaton Never Discussed Her Anxieties with Director Francis Ford Coppola
Keaton never talked to the director, Francis Ford Coppola, about her anxieties during filming.
“I never really had a palsy friendship with our director. He was nice. He would say, if he didn’t like something, he’d tell me, ‘Try this.’ That was it! It wasn’t what I thought it would be. I thought, ‘Oh, my God, I’m trouble. I shouldn’t be here’,” she explained.
Upcoming Project
Diane Keaton’s latest film, Book Club: The Next Chapter, will be released in theaters on May 12.
FAQs
What role did Diane Keaton play in The Godfather?
Diane Keaton played the role of Kay Adams in The Godfather.
What movie is Diane Keaton working on next?
Diane Keaton’s latest film, Book Club: The Next Chapter, will be released in theaters on May 12.
Source: TheNews
