We chat with Chevalier star Kelvin Harrison Jr. about learning the violin and relating to a forgotten musical master for his starring role in the new searchlightpics film:
Chevalier is a beautifully crafted film that shines a light on a largely forgotten musical great. Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, was born to an enslaved 16-year-old mother, only to rise to prominence in the court of Queen Marie Antoinette before eventually fighting against the monarchy in the French Revolution.
Stephen said he wanted to have the greatest hits; he didn't want to have too much fluff in it. As an actor, you're trying to find ways [to make the character come through], because we love private moments. We love these little small things that give you a little insight into a character. So, was there a lot of time? No, but you just have to not sleep. You have to not sleep; that's all.
Kelvin Harrison Jr.: That was the fascinating thing that I had to constantly investigate every day when playing him. What I loved about the script was the fact that I had no clue. Stefani does such a good job of giving us a heartbeat in watching him actively work towards a goal, but there are so many disrespectful things said to him. There are so many just isolating moments where you truly feel like no one gets it, no one sees you, no one cares about you.
He's just so funny, because he's such an optimist 24/7. He just he related to me. He was like, "It is hard, and right now you're suffering imposter syndrome. Ultimately, with any artist in that phase of the process, they're also feeling like an impostor." He said, "So lean into it, trust it, and don't necessarily try to fight it. That's part of the storytelling." That's how I moved forward from there.
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