Regé-Jean Page praises Michael Fassbender in Black Bag; says, “Michael brings such intensity to this character”

Universal Pictures, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, is set to release its highly anticipated espionage thriller Black Bag this month. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, the film has already garnered critical acclaim after releasing in certain locations.

Featuring a powerhouse cast, Black Bag stars Academy Award winners Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, alongside Marisa Abela, Golden Globe nominee Pierce Brosnan, Tom Burke, Academy Award nominee Naomie Harris, and Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page. Critics have lauded the film as a “slickly styled” and “smart spy thriller,” making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year.

Regé-Jean Page, who also stars in the film, spoke highly of Fassbender’s performance, praising the actor’s dedication to the role. “Michael brings such intensity to this character,” Page shared. He further described the film’s collaborative energy, comparing working with the star-studded cast to a championship-level match. “Sitting around that dinner table with them was like walking into a tennis tournament, but everyone is Federer, Nadal, Venus, Serena. The scenes evolved and grew because everyone was generating new things between takes. If you’re not paying attention for a moment, you’ll miss the train as it flies by.”

The film follows George Woodhouse (played by Michael Fassbender), a legendary intelligence agent who finds himself caught in a devastating moral conflict when his wife, Kathryn (played by Cate Blanchett), is suspected of betraying the nation. As the stakes rise, George must choose between his duty to his country and his loyalty to the woman he loves.

With its gripping storyline, high-stakes drama, and an ensemble cast of celebrated actors, Black Bag promises to be an electrifying spy thriller. It was released in France on March 12, 2025 by Universal Pictures, and two days later in the United States by Focus Features. However, the film will hit theatres in India on March 28, 2025.

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