Robert De Niro & Adam Scott on How The Whisper Man Tackles Generational Trauma

In preparation for the release of Netflix's new thriller, The Whisper Man, Mashable executive producer Mark Stetson conducted an interview with stars Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, director James Ashcroft, and author Alex North. The discussion centered around the film's theme of generational trauma, the intricate relationships between fathers and sons, and the adaptation of the popular novel for the screen.

North, the book's author, highlighted the importance of exploring the theme of generational trauma in the context of fathers, sons, and grandfathers passing down both good and bad experiences to the next generation. Scott expressed his fascination with the novel's exploration of the complex dynamics between fathers and sons as they navigate and cope with the trauma they experienced during their childhood.

De Niro was drawn to the film's portrayal of the relationship between the two main characters, as they grappled with their shared trauma while attempting to mend their relationship. The director also added that the relationship between the characters was one of the factors that attracted him to the script.

When asked for advice to young actors who may experience imposter syndrome when working with their on-screen heroes, De Niro offered some candid wisdom: "If it manifests in a such a way where it gets in the way of working on a scene, I d say, 'It's ok, don't worry. In two days, it's all going to go away. It's just us.'" The Whisper Man is now streaming on Netflix.