Adrien Brody has revealed that he has not taken on any new film roles since winning the Best Actor Oscar in March for his performance in The Brutalist. Speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, the two-time Oscar winner said he has yet to commit to a new project despite receiving interesting offers.
“I’ve not taken a film since The Brutalist. It’s not because I have not had interesting opportunities, but it didn’t feel quite right,” Brody told an on-stage audience. He added that he thrives on immersion and problem-solving in his work.
Brody, who won his first Oscar for The Pianist in 2003, advised young actors to experiment early in their careers. “Any professional experience is the biggest lesson… failing or overcoming the obstacles or pressure on set will only strengthen you for the future,” he said.
Reflecting on his own career, Brody said he became more selective after his first Oscar win, assuming he had less to prove. He described the gruelling shoot for The Brutalist, which was filmed in 23 days using a VistaVision camera system not used since the 1960s. “When you do this six days a week for five weeks, you’re very depleted,” he said.
Brody also shared that he maintains a solitary lifestyle during shoots, often skipping lunch to avoid fatigue and preserving emotional energy for demanding scenes. “I have no personal life when I’m filming,” he said.
