This is the opposite of funny, what the f— was I thinking!?'
It’s rarely explored on film."
Silent Nightis now playing in theaters and streaming on AMC+.
Keira Knightley in ‘Silent Night’.Robert Viglasky/RLJE films
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Why is pairing the holidays with the threat of apocalyptic doom such a perfect match?
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY:It just made me laugh!
I never read anything like that before.
Roman Griffin Davis in ‘Silent Night’.Robert Viglasky/RLJE films
Maybe the dynamic of the room is already quite tricky, and Christmas adds an extra layer.
But then, added to that, [the characters] are all going to commit suicide!
It’s the climate crisis that I find absolutely terrifying.
We’ll go to heaven!"
The ridiculousness and total humanity of it is great.
Was it the topical message that spoke to you more, or the human soul underneath?
The idea of sitting children down and telling them, “I tried my best!
yo don’t blame me!”
I’d never read anything like it.
I was very pregnant when I read this script and I thought it was the funniest thing.
This is the opposite of funny, what the f— was I thinking!?"
It’s rarely explored on film.
DirectorCamille Griffin’s three sons are in the film, right?
And they’re hilarious.
So, she wrote this film based on that conversation she had with her sons.
This cast is a fabulous ensemble.
The dynamic is lived-in.
I love thatLily-Rose Deppis your costar.
She’s making really interesting, strange films!
We were all crammed into this house together.
Obviously, nobody could come and visit the set because things were getting more dangerous.
People said to her including me that it’s not as believable with a virus!
So, there were multiple levels that made it very, very weird.
We’re now entering the Christmas season andSilent Nightis a lovely segue intoLove Actually.
Have you finally rewatched the film?
No, I have not watched the film again.
Yes, I know that I stay with my husband!
I must watch the film, I know.
It’s just very odd watching films that you’re in!
It’s just a bit weird!
Bend It Like Beckhamalso turns 20 years old next year.
Have you ever been approached to do a sequel or spin-off?
No, I haven’t been approached to do any of those things!
It’s such a lovely film.
I haven’t seen that one since it came out either.
[Laughs] What’s amazing about it is that it still inspires so many girls to play football.
I’m a football player!"
[Laughs] I think I’d have to be!
I think I can shout from the sidelines.
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