The movie “Boy Kills World” is set to premiere in theaters this weekend, and the anticipation is high. The film stars Bill Skarsgård as Boy, a deaf and voiceless orphan living in a totalitarian regime controlled by the Van Der Koy family.
Director Moritz Mohr aimed to create a unique and thrilling film that would capture his imagination. He focused on non-verbal acting by Skarsgård, which he felt was essential to the character’s portrayal. Skarsgård underwent a significant physical transformation for the role, losing 20 pounds to portray a lean and muscular character.
Despite its violent and gory nature, actress Famke Janssen compares “Boy Kills World” to a video game in its hyper-reality. She expresses concerns about the real-world parallels to the film’s dystopian setting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining hope in troubled times.
The movie features an impressive cast, including Jessica Rothe, Isaiah Mustafa, Andrew Koji, Yayan Ruhian, Michelle Dockery, Brett Gelman in addition to Skarsgård and Janssen. In an exclusive interview with us, director Moritz Mohr talked about his favorite martial arts films and how they inspired him during the creative process of making “Boy Kills World.”
