
The director who brought you such classics as 'Dazed and Confused', 'Waking Life', and the 'Sunrise'/'Sunset' duo is back in theatres again with yet another film of an unpredictable topic. This time, Richard Linklater brings us a film about theatre and the late, great Orson Welles. 'Me and Orson Welles' focuses on a teenager (Zac Efron) fascinated with the world of art in all its forms, from music to theatre, who will stop at nothing to get a role onstage.
Linklater once again approaches an aspect of life familiar to him, within his range of interests and desires. He takes a slice of life – in this case a post-Depression theatre troupe – and breathes new meaning and zest into it. While some directors balk at the whole play-within-a-play theme, Linklater dives in head-first. Moviefone Canada spoke to the famed director about his famous wide-eyed protagonist, why he chose Orson Welles, and why he'll never make a vampire film.

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