Category: Gallery Updates

Mary looked totally gorgeous at the Los Angeles premiere of her latest film, Alex of Venice where she was joined by her co-stars Katie Nehra, Don Johnson and Chris Messina (who also directed). Head to the gallery to check out over 150+ photos and view some videos of her below on the red carpet and giving an interview to a reporter discussing her movie and her show, The Returned.

Glamour Magazine also caught up with the cast at the premiere and Mary revealed what it was like to be directed by Messina:

“It was my first time being directed by an actor, and that’s such a luxury. He is somebody that really understands where you’re coming from and can talk to you in a way that makes sense as an actor. He just had such an open, giving, collaborative spirit, and let the camera roll and let us do whatever felt right in the moment. It was a dream scenario for an actor.”

Chris Messina, who directed (and co-stars) in his new film Alex of Venice, got interviewed by Backstage Magazine and gave some insight into Mary’s acting ability:

For Alex, the anchor of the film, Messina knew he needed more than the best actor for the role. “I needed a captain, a team leader. It’s a small movie; we were changing in the car and going, ‘Let’s run over here, the light’s really nice.’ Mary Elizabeth was not only fantastic every day as an actress but a real leader and friend.”

Mary goes on to confirm what a great director Messina is:

“Chris is an unbelievably giving person who goes out of his way to make everyone feel special and important, while being the most self-deprecating person alive toward himself.” She also speaks highly of his prowess as a director. “When he wants something different from an actor, he just lets the scene play out until he finds it. He never forces anything. It’s such a fun way to work.”

In other news, I have added more new photos of Mary at the Silicon Valley premiere from earlier this week which you can view in the gallery.