John Jarrett on stage in TV program, The
People Speak. Photo: Nick Wilson Source: The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph reports
Los Angeles is not only bracing for another
Aussie invasion - the charge is being led by our most senior actors.
As Jacki Weaver, 65, adjusts to news she is nominated for a Best
Supporting Actress Oscar, John Jarratt, 60, is preparing to walk the red carpet
at Sydney's State Theatre on January 21 with director Quentin Tarantino at the
Australian premiere of Django Unchained.
Jarratt has hit the big time late in life since his success with Wolf
Creek in 2005, though he had already met Tarantino.
"He was a fan of Wolf Creek but also liked my previous work - I've
been around a while," Jarratt said.
"I first had a drink with him at Circular Quay in 2003. It's been
fantastic working with him. I've hit a couple of huge goals in my 50s. Wolf
Creek has opened a lot of doors and sent a lot of things my way. I've hit my
mark much later than Mel (Gibson) did."
He struggles to explain his success at this time in life.
"With Mel it was luck and talent - he shone in vehicles that did
well as opposed to John Hargreaves who shone in vehicles that didn't do well.
Hopefully talent wins out."
His role in Django, up for five Oscars including Best Picture, is at the
end of the film in what he describes as the "penultimate scene before the
climax".
"It's definitely great for my career," he said.
Jarratt joins a long list of Australians making an impact on Hollywood
this year including Hugh Jackman, nominated for Best Actor, and Naomi Watts, up
for the Best Actress for her role in The Impossible.
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