You will always have a surprise when working with Guy Ritchie!
Eiza González delved into the behind-the-scenes magic of his latest film, The Ungentlemanly Ministry of Warand shared insights with ET’s Nischelle Turner about the distinct experience of working with Ritchie. She emphasized the moment she adopted a British accent as the instant realization that she was truly immersed in a Ritchie production. She reflected on the meticulous attention to detail, especially the impeccable uniforms and sets that transported the cast to the World War II era, making it a remarkable experience for her.
“It’s the moment when the wardrobe is perfect and sharp in the perfect place, and just like seeing them in the uniforms, the looks and the bags, it’s like, you know, those very few movies, that’s not true, but there is There are some movies where you walk in, and it’s that moment where you feel like you’re on a movie set,” González said. “It feels like the moments you take in, these locations, these settings, especially World War II, are like a beautiful, all-encompassing era in time and history, so for me personally, it was a big moment.”
González further elaborated on Ritchie’s unique approach to casting and scriptwriting, emphasizing his talent for handpicking talent and his tendency to rewrite scenes, sometimes on the very day of filming. She revealed the exhilarating challenge of never knowing what to expect, citing an instance in which Ritchie spontaneously incorporated a singing scene in German for her character, showing her penchant for elevating her actors’ capabilities.
“That wasn’t in the script either, and that’s what I really like to say about Guy, you know, when I grew up watching Guy Ritchie movies – I think we all did – I mean. Lock, stock It is Snatch and all these films really defined me,” said González.
The 34-year-old actor continued: “I remember thinking that he really develops personality in the films, and I never knew if it was the actors, him or what it was, and when we got the script, I mean, the role was so small, like, if you saw the script and the lines and he started saying, ‘Oh, you can sing, oh, amazing, we’re going to write a scene in this, you can sing and we’re going to do it in German and you speak Italian, you speak French. ,Amazing Babs, let’s show you’ and he just wants to show you, that’s why I couldn’t stop working with him. I’m very grateful to Guy.
Reflecting on Ritchie’s directing style, González praised his ability to read his actors and seamlessly integrate their traits into their characters. Despite occasional difficulties, González expressed confidence in Ritchie’s vision, crediting his calm demeanor for fostering a sense of safety on set.
In addition to cinematic magic, González also addressed the camaraderie and bonding moments shared with her co-stars, emphasizing the human aspect of filmmaking that she holds dear. The star-studded cast includes Henry Cavill, Henry Golding, Alex Pettyfer, Cary Elwes and more.
“For me, it’s the simple things, it’s the moments of bonding with people and you kind of go home and you’re, you know, just satisfied, especially when you’re on set,” she said. “It’s like I get really excited when I’m on set and I have great co-stars and people that I looked up to or looked up to, like him and I grew up watching his movies a billion times.”
González also took a moment to address recent viral comments she made in an interview with On style about the challenges she faced in Hollywood due to stereotypical casting. She told the magazine in part: “I had a lot of problems with my body, with my curves, with my appearance. It was really difficult. I just think it’s an overly sexualized idea of a Latina woman. It’s so disappointing and it’s so pathetic… I remember being offered so many projects: ‘She’s too pretty for the part. She’s too hot for the part.'”
She clarified to ET that her remarks were intended to shed light on the industry’s tendency to pigeonhole actors based on narrow perceptions, particularly when it comes to Latina women. She expressed excitement about the evolving landscape of opportunities for diverse representation in film.
“That’s what I was mentioning, the Latino community has been through so much and women, specifically in Latino culture, through this idea of what they are versus the reality of what they are, and what I was talking about specifically was the emotional moments that I arrived. now play roles that you probably wouldn’t have had the opportunity to before because times are changing and we are moving forward in such a positive way and it’s exciting to be able to play a nanophysicist or play a role like this in such an amazing film and it’s sad that it was taken away out of context,” González said. “It’s sad that it was taken out of context because the intent is exactly the opposite. It’s shedding light on something that I think was making people think about a culture in a specific way and shedding light in a positive way, but it had nothing to do with my personal experience within it.”
“I think we live in a clickbait world now where people like to twist words, but, you know, I learned my lesson,” she added.
The Ungentlemanly Ministry of War hits theaters on April 19.
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