John Malkovich portrays Alfred Moretti, a legendary pop star, in 'Opus', the directorial debut of Mark Anthony Green. Set against a backdrop of celebrity culture, the film follows Moretti's return after a 30-year hiatus, showcasing a dark satire of fame. Malkovich expresses surprise at being cast as a glam-rock icon, as he never considered himself fit for such a role. The film includes original music produced by notable artists, with Malkovich taking to singing after decades, highlighting the quirky and eccentric aspects of his character.
I'm a baritone at best. I hadn't really sung, except in an opera, for 40 years. We started with the ballad, and the engineer said, 'You've got it, just go up an octave, you can do it.' And it was an octave I hadn't sung in since I wanted to be in a boys choir at age 11.
I wasn't sure why Mark Anthony thought of me, I wouldn't picture myself as a pop star, particularly.
The satirical horror movie is a warning about the cult of celebrity, taken to the extreme.
Green tapped Grammy-winning artist and producer Nile Rodgers and Rodgers' frequent collaborator The-Dream to write three songs for the film.
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