Mark Eidelstein revealed that Yura Borisov, already cast for role, invited him to audition for Anora. Director Sean Baker immediately recognized Eidelstein’s potential.
While preparing his audition video, Eidelstein felt his character, Ivan, the son of a Russian oligarch, should wear a stained Dior shirt and Gucci glasses.
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Unable to afford such expensive outfits, he recorded the video naked in bed. He pushed aside any worries about director’s reaction. End his audition impressed Sean.
“It struck us—not only his courage but also how genuinely funny and down to earth he was. We couldn’t consider anyone else for this role,” Baker shared with Vulture.
Earlier, Eidelstein mentioned a strange moment during a kiss with Mikey Madison while filming Anora. The movie, which won top honors at the Cannes Film Festival.