Interview: Letitia Wright, Jamie Bell, and Anthony Mandler Talk Surrounded

Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Stepping into the new feature, Surrounded, I had very little idea as to what I was about to experience. Directed by Anthony Mandler, the film features the impressive talents of both Letitia Wright and Jamie Bell. The western tells the story of a former Buffalo Soldier who finds herself tasked with watching over a notorious outlaw. It’s an excellent character study that also happens to feature a number of thrilling sequences, including an incredible stagecoach robbery. I was floored by Surrounded.

Recently, we had the extreme pleasure to chat with the film’s stars as well as Mr. Mandler himself. For Letitia Wright, who has been proving to be an amazing talent, she opened up about taking on this role and to what it entailed. As for Jamie Bell, the actor discussed working with Ms. Wright, and playing a villainous character with a lot of depth. Both give exceptional performances and it’s a joy to watch them together.

And then there is Anthony Mandler. The filmmaker has proven to be a visionary filmmaker with his work with exceptional music videos from Rihanna, The Jonas Brothers, The Killers, and more. Yet he’s also a filmmaker with soul, with films like Monster and his latest, Surrounded. He opened up about taking on this powerful material, and of course, working with Letitia Wright. This is a terrific film, and I hoping that audiences will discover it!

SURROUNDED will be available On Digital everywhere June 20, 2023.