The Roses Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Kate McKinnon & Andy Samberg Interview

A Modern Take on Spousal Warfare

• 🌹 The new film, 'The Roses', is a modern reimagining of the 1989 classic, 'The War of the Roses'.
• 🎯 It explores what happens when a picture-perfect marriage becomes a battleground of competing dreams and hidden jealousies, taking spousal warfare to a new level.
• 💡 The film aims to show that even in a rough patch, there can be a vein of genuine love between the couple, perhaps more so than in the original.

On-Screen Chemistry and Off-Screen Banter

• 💥 Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star as a couple trading jabs and dodging bullets, literally, in their on-screen dynamic.
• ✨ Colman praised Cumberbatch as an incredible talent and a fun human being, while Cumberbatch found working with her to be an adventure.
• 😂 Kate McKinnon's improvisations were highlighted as a source of much unscripted humor, making it difficult for the cast to keep a straight face.

Cast Chemistry and Career Success

• 🎭 Andy Samberg and Kate McKinnon, former SNL co-stars, play characters designed to irritate and agitate within the film's narrative.
• 🤝 Samberg recalled meeting McKinnon at SNL, where she complimented his audition, leading to a memorable first interaction.
• 💬 The cast discussed their initial meetings and the fun banter they shared during the filming process.

Takeaways from 'The Roses'

• 🍎 A humorous takeaway for couples is to have a fruit bowl of soft fruit, preferably made of sponge, in case fruit gets thrown.
• ⚠️ The actors noted that real fruit can actually hurt when thrown, adding a practical, albeit comedic, warning.
• 💖 The film delves into the complexities of a couple with successful careers, a loving marriage, and great kids hitting a very rough patch.