In Bradley Cooper’s ambitious biopic Maestro, Carey Mulligan delivers a nuanced and deeply moving performance as Felicia Montealegre Bernstein, the wife of the celebrated composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein.
From the moment she steps onto the screen, Mulligan captivates with her portrayal of Felicia’s vibrant spirit and infectious energy. She exudes a sense of warmth and intelligence that immediately draws the audience in, making us invested in her journey alongside Leonard’s. While researching for her role as Felicia Montealegre Bernstein, she made some unusual demands from the Netflix team.
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What Was Carey Mulligan’s Unusual Demands from the Netflix Team?
For some research purposes on her portrayal of Felicia Montealegre Bernstein, Carey Mulligan went to Santiago and met the Bernstein family. After doing the research, when she was ready to leave and came to the airport, she found out that she had COVID. She had to stay there.
Then she asked for some things from the Netflix team. When asked what she needs, Mulligan demanded two unusual things.
“When I got stuck in my hotel room in Chile, I said to Netflix, “I can’t come back, I’ve got COVID.” And they said, “Well, what can we send you?” I said, “I just need a canvas and some paints!” (Variety)
She did not want to look inexperienced while playing the character.
“I don’t want to look like I have no idea what I’m doing, so I started going to painting classes, and I absolutely loved it.”
And thus, being a non-painter, she during her stay due to COVID, started doing painting lessons, because painting was a big part of Felicia Bernstein’s life.
Carey Mulligan’s Masterful Performance as Felicia Montealegre Bernstein in Maestro
In the Netflix film Maestro, Carey Mulligan delivers a convincing and nuanced performance as Felicia Montealegre Bernstein, the complex and inspiring wife of legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, played by Bradley Cooper.
One of the most striking aspects of Mulligan’s performance is her ability to convey the unspoken emotions that simmer beneath Felicia’s surface. She subtly communicates Felicia’s inner turmoil and her unspoken desires.
As awards season approaches, Mulligan is expected to be a strong contender for major accolades, including a potential Academy Award nomination.
Watch Maestro on Netflix.
