Thechariot isn’t just a tarot cardor the vehicle driven by Apollo in Greek mythology.
In fact, despite starring such few characters, the new film boasts a star-studded cast.
It’s then West’s job as Rory to secure Harrison and bring him to him for the ritual.
It’s really a unique film that I was happy to be a part of.
Basically, our lead character, played by Thomas, is now ruining everything that this world stands for.
What was your relationship like with Adam before this film?
I’ve known him for years.
He’s always been working on films, whether it’s been writing or directing or trying to produce.
I know he’s really into producing as well.
This one came along and happened quick.
A lot of it happened quick because this was January/February of 2021.
That was pretty special.
How did working with him go?
How did that work for you?
I’ll be honest and say it was awkward because it’s COVID.
These days, things are tough.
You’re not really getting handshakes or the hugs or whatever.
Was Chariot Shane’s first pandemic project?
I pretty much got to work with him and react to his wildly awesome performance.
He really was invested in this project, and I’m glad that he was.
Was this the same experience for you?
I do remember him actually saying that because I was fortunate enough to have a scene with him too.
He’s great, brilliant in this movie.
I did a film, which is coming out actually in three weeks, I believe.
There was August and September of 2020.
That was a solid eight weeks outside of Toronto.
It was easier to handle because of that.
It was a lot more.
I did have an experience.
Oh, well, that’s good at least!
You were at least in a rhythm of everything.
Yes, as awkward as it may be.
Shane West reveals his own philosophies on life and dreams
Yeah, absolutely.
Because of the pandemic, did you have more time to prepare for “Chariot”?
Did you have longer with the script?
“Chariot” … was not [a longer experience].
Yes, I had plenty of time but also I’m more the tail end of the film.
It wasn’t a starring role …
It wasn’t Thomas Mann’s or Rosa Salazar’s workload that they had to do.
Everybody else was doing that.
I basically wasn’t doing anything.
The film, at its core, is really about life and mortality and dreams.
Did it test your own personal philosophy on these things?
We all don’t really know.
Why would that be a great idea?
We’re not going to remember that.
It’s not as sad as it sounds, because you won’t know.
On how the set helped bring Chariot to life
Hey, maybe.
There’s some person actually taking care of it with some strange masks and things like that.
How did that set design really help you bring your character to life?
The contrasting with everything …
I don’t think I thought of that whole cell phone thing.
It was easy to slide into that.
I never really got to see that.
Does Shane West watch reality TV shows?
Slightly off-topic, [but] we at The List we cover a lot of reality television.
We usually ask everybody what are some reality TV shows that you like to watch?
I’m not a reality TV watcher.
I don’t know if I would be the best answer for this.
There’s no modern shows that I’m actually watching.
I do know I could go old school to age myself.
I watched those religiously for a few years until it started to feel set up.
Honestly, I missed it, but I remember it was always on in my house.
My family loved it.
Oh yeah, and it cycled over and over again for sure.
They came out last month and that’s a great film for people to watch.
I’m also trying to do a lot of things different.
It was a lot of fun.
Everyone didn’t know really what they were doing, and it was an exciting and scary time.
They don’t know how they got there.
The twist on this is unique and different.
That’s what makes that one special.
That comes out soon, and we’re excited about that.
“Chariot” is now playing in select theaters.
The film is also available on demand and for digital rental or purchase.
