Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern talk about ‘The Sun’ and the importance of mental health – National | globalnews.ca

As parents themselves, hugh jackman And laura dern Know how difficult it can be to raise a child today.

in his new movie Son, The actors skillfully weave an intense tale of family, generational trauma, guilt and love. Written and Directed by florian zeller, Son is the second in a series of films adapted from the plays, and follows Zeller’s Oscar-nominated film FatherStarring Anthony Hopkins.

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In this second installment, Jackman – who plays Hopkins’ son, Peter – is raising his children while grappling with the sometimes complicated relationship between himself and his father. Peter, who recently remarried and has an infant son with his new wife Beth (played by Vanessa Kirby), is forced to return to his former wife Kate’s (played by Laura Dern) parents to their troubled teenage son Nicholas (Zane McGrath). (played by) are called in to help.

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Jackman’s performance in Son earned him a Golden Globe Enrollment For Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama).

Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern and Zane McGrath in a scene from ‘The Sun’.

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Within minutes of the film’s disappointing debut, it’s clear Son Tearful. Even Jackman and Dern said they often have difficulty letting go of their emotions at work at the end of each day.

Global News’ Sara do Couto sat down with both actors to talk mental health, family and the importance of honest communication.

(You can watch the full interview with the two stars, above.)

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‘Son’ Will be released in cinemas across Canada on January 20, 2023.

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