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Jesse Eisenberg on ‘A Real Pain’
Jesse Eisenberg is the guest on the latest episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast. The 41-year-old actor, writer and director is best known for his portrayal of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in David Fincher’s 2010 masterpiece The Social Network. Fourteen years after receiving an best actor Oscar nomination for that performance, the former child actor is an Oscar nominee again, this time for the original screenplay that he wrote for a 2024 film that he also directed and stars in, A Real Pain.
The semi-autobiographical drama is about two very different cousins — one “successful” but anxious, played by him, the other struggling but charming, played by Kieran Culkin — who travel together to Poland to pay tribute to their beloved late grandmother. It premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where Eisenberg was recognized with the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, and at which its U.S. distribution rights were acquired for $10 million by Searchlight, which released it on Nov. 1, 2024. It has since garnered rave reviews — it’s at 96% on Rotten Tomatoes — and has grossed $16.4 million worldwide.
Over the course of a conversation at the Los Angeles offices of The Hollywood Reporter, Eisenberg reflected on how a shy and socially-awkward kid wound up on the stage and the screen in the first place, in films such as 2002’s Roger Dodger, 2005’s The Squid and the Whale and 2009’s Adventureland; what led him to begin writing, even as his acting career took off thanks to the commercial success of 2009’s Zombieland and 2010’s The Social Network, and why he shifted from penning scripts in the mold of Adam Sandler comedies to more personal material; how A Real Pain — the second feature that he wrote and directed, after 2022’s When You Finish Saving the World — essentially brings together ideas he first explored in other pieces that he wrote years ago; plus much more.
Jesse Eisenberg on ‘A Real Pain’
In a recent interview, actor Jesse Eisenberg opened up about his experience filming his latest movie, ‘A Real Pain’. The film, which follows the journey of a man suffering from chronic pain, required Eisenberg to delve deep into the emotional and physical struggles of his character.
Eisenberg revealed that the role was one of the most challenging he has ever taken on, as he had to truly empathize with the daily struggles of those living with chronic pain. He spoke about the intense research he conducted to understand the psychological toll that constant pain can have on a person, and how he worked closely with medical professionals to accurately portray the character’s journey.
The actor also shared that filming ‘A Real Pain’ was a deeply emotional experience for him, as he had to tap into his own vulnerabilities to authentically convey the pain and frustration his character was feeling. Eisenberg expressed his admiration for those who live with chronic pain every day, and the resilience they show in the face of such adversity.
Overall, Eisenberg hopes that ‘A Real Pain’ will shed light on the often overlooked struggles of those living with chronic pain, and spark important conversations about empathy and understanding. The film is set to be released later this year, and Eisenberg’s powerful performance is sure to leave a lasting impact on audiences.
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