Who are the actors in my Blueberry Nights?

My Blueberry Nights is a 2007 romantic drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai, his first feature in English. The screenplay by Wong and Lawrence Block is based on a Chinese-language short film written and directed by Wong. My Blueberry Nights stars Norah Jones (in her acting debut), Jude Law, David Strathairn, Rachel Weisz, and Natalie Portman .

Who was first choice to play Elizabeth in my Blueberry Nights?

In Making My Blueberry Nights, a bonus on the DVD release of the film, Wong reveals his first choice for Elizabeth was singer Norah Jones despite her lack of prior acting experience. Wong called Norah Jones “a natural” and instructed that she not take acting lessons.

What happens at the end of my Blueberry Nights?

As she eats a slice of blueberry pie, Elizabeth realizes her feelings for him are reciprocated. She passes out on the counter after spending the night, and Jeremy kisses her while she is asleep, and she returns the kiss as the film ends.

Who was Natalie Portman’s coach in my Blueberry Nights?

Wong called Norah Jones “a natural” and instructed that she not take acting lessons. Prior to filming, poker expert Peter Alson was hired to coach Natalie Portman for scenes that involved her playing poker.

Where was the movie my Blueberry Nights filmed?

Ely, Nevada was discovered by Wong while traveling along U.S. Route 50, and was chosen as a filming location. Ely’s Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall, as well as its Liberty Club bar, were scouted as possible filming locations.

Who is the gambler in my Blueberry Nights?

Natalie Portman is too young for the role she plays (gambler with estranged father), but Norah Jones surprises in this beautifully shot and nicely scored film. If it didn’t get so precious in the middle, it would have been much better.