Overview
- Elwes says acting on Dead Man’s Wire helped him cope after his California home was destroyed, recalling the relief of “being somebody else” during the shoot.
- He and his family evacuated with little time, retrieving prized belongings like his grandfather’s paintings and later receiving generous help from locals.
- Elwes is living in a temporary residence and says he intends to rebuild his house and himself following the trauma.
- The film, directed by Gus Van Sant and featuring Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery and Al Pacino, opened in limited release on January 9 and expands January 16.
- EntertainmentNow reports the movie holds a 98% Rotten Tomatoes rating based on 75 reviews, reflecting notably positive early reception.