"Mr. Mercedes" - this is one of the most successful and intriguing teleadaptatsii works of S. King, narrating about the detective in retirement, forced to return to the investigation of the case of mass murder.
The second in the summer of 2017
After not too successful premierethe series "Mist" (IMDb: 5.40), based on the literary work of King, another adaptation of his creation, created in a television format, the public expected to be wary. The fears of a large army of admirers of the king of horrors were in vain. "Mr. Mercedes" (actors in the foreground: Brendan Gleason and Harry Treadevay) was named one of the best adaptations of the work of Stephen King over the past dozens of years. The writer himself described the series as a "vigorous detective." The creator of the project, positioned by critics as "status", was David E. Kelly, the famous screenwriter and producer. The winner of 10 Emmy awards recently confirmed his worth, releasing the Big Big Lie and Goliath. Actors of the series "Mr. Mercedes" were invited to the casting under his direct supervision.
All ten episodes of the first season were directed by Jack Bender, who had previously collaborated with Kelly in "Ellie McBeal", and later put "Lost" and most of the series "Games of Thrones".
Production Pipettes
"Mr. Mercedes" - a film whose actors werehave been approved for their roles as a result of prolonged casting, accompanied by certain problems. The only exception was the unrivaled Brendan Gleason. The actor appears in the project in the form of a seasoned detective, who even on retirement is haunted by an unsolved crime committed by a serial killer. Initially, the role of the murderer was intended for Anton Yelchin ("Star Trek", "Terminator: Let the Savior Come"). But the American actor of Russian origin in 2016 was the victim of an accident that occurred shortly before the start of the filming process. The creators and actors of the series "Mr. Mercedes" (2017) mourned for the loss, but preparations for the shoot continued. As a result of the tragically dead artist replaced Harry Treadevay, the star of the television series "Scary Tales."
Also, the image of Ida Silver had to be revealed infilm Anne-Margrethe, but the actress was forced to abandon the role in connection with the illness of one of the family members. In the actor's ensemble, she was replaced by Holland Taylor. After the replacement in the casting casting, the shooting process started in early 2017 in Charleston (South Carolina).
With a philosophical overtones
TV project "Mr. Mercedes", actors and roleswhich is perfectly matched to types, according to the recognition of filmmakers, is the best example among the screen versions of the eminent writer on TV. If among the artistic films the primacy is held by "It", then among the series - the work of David E. Kelly. By the way, the killer in the telenovela is also a clown. Well, in a certain sense.
The plot of the series is not just a detective storythe narrative from the series "catch me if you can", but a serious work with a philosophical overtones about responsibility for misconduct and deeds, for dishonest execution of one's duties, for ignoring one's intentions, for words and deeds. Here it is necessary to pay tribute to the creators of the TV version - they used all the possibilities and artistic techniques to expand the scope of a standard enough detective story. They not only managed to adequately transfer the fine literary work to the screen, but also to endow the project with independent virtues.
By the way, Stephen King, who accepts directParticipation in the production process, made not only as a producer of the series. He played a cameo (a tiny role without text) in a scene that the viewer can never forget. This is another reason to recommend to watch the series "Mr. Mercedes."
Actors and roles: Bill Hodges
One of the advantages of screening criticism was calledparticipation in the shooting process of Brendan Gleeson. The presence in the credits of the name of this artist is already enough to recommend a project for viewing, the actor, with his own appearance, gives confidence to everything that is happening on the set and all those present at it. Gleason harmoniously blended into the role of retired police officer Bill Hodges, who after retirement lives memories. Each episode with Hodges reveals the inner world of the hero, conveys his uneasiness and unsettledness. It is this kind of character that is capable of capturing the viewer, arouse his sympathy and sympathy. By the way, Brennan Gleason play a grumbling cop not in the first place - this role, like many others, the actor succeeds brilliantly.
In general, "Mr. Mercedes" - the series, the actors of which represent the real star inflorescence as the executors of the main roles, and the second plan.
The main antagonist of Brady Hartsfield
Judging by the pilot series of the project, the viewer couldsuggest that Brady Hartsfield - the main antagonist of the series - is much inferior to his "enemy." But this was the idea of the creators, because afterwards looking forward to a lot of unforeseen plot twists, and the initiative in the confrontation between the characters will often move from one to another. The role of the villain went to Harry Treadevayu, who allegedly was born to incarnate on the screen characters with an insane glance, a mass of mental disorders, burdened Oedipus complex.
In the series "Mr. Mercedes" the actors who playedthe role of the second plan, no less good than the performers of the roles of key characters. The opening of the main idea is facilitated by their witty dialogues. And Traedway and Gleason were chosen by the producers not by chance - both performers are famous for their ability to look vulnerable in the frame and to arouse audience sympathy.
Impressive cast
The role of student Jerome Robinson, who helpsto comprehend the elderly police computer wisdom, performed by Jarrell Jerome, lit up in an Oscar-winning "Moonlight". In Janelle Patterson reincarnated Mary-Louise Parker. The winner of the awards "Tony", "Emmy" and two "Golden Globes" is known to the audience on the paintings "Client", "Grand Canyon", "Parni poboku", "Bullets over Broadway" and "RED." The above Holland Taylor perfectly embodied on the screen the image of her heroine Ida Silver, and Kelly Lynch after a long creative break was irresistible in the role of Deborah Hartsfield.
Criticism
According to the experts of the film industry, all the actorsseries "Mr. Mercedes" made every effort to ensure that the story behind the project, like a wide audience. The narrative was hard and dramatic due to their skill. There is intrigue, worthy rivals, unrelenting atmosphere of anxiety (firm "hopelessness" of Stephen King) and a sense of unpredictability of the final denouement. For a happy ending, it's better to turn to the opuses of other writers, in the film adaptation of King everything is extreme. Perhaps that's why teleadaptation got a weighty rating for the TV project - IMDb: 7,4.
