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Mark Renton - the main character of the movie "On the needle." Actor Ewan McGregor

Bright and distinctive characters are one of the main reasons for the popularity of the drama On the Needle, which tells about drug addiction and the fight against it. The key character of the picture is a young addict Mark Renton, whose image was brilliantly embodied by Ewan McGregor. What is known about the hero and the man who played it?

A few words about the plot

To understand what Mark Renton is, knowledge of the plot of drama will help. This is a story about young people who were not ready to enter adulthood. The world around those who were born in the late seventies, is rapidly changing. Popularity is won by the group "Nirvana", expensive outfits give way to worn jeans, sweaters and T-shirts. Part of daily life are narcotic substances that allow you to relax, at the time forget about the boring reality.

The film helps viewers to move to Edinburgh in the 90's. The focus is on four friends, coming from the average family. Comrades do not want to grow up, instead they seek all kinds of entertainment. They have a common problem - drug addiction. And only one of them realizes that drugs make him go too far.

Who is Mark Renton

It's time to talk about the main character of the drama. Mark Renton is a young man from Edinburgh who does not want anything. The young drug addict prefers to live for today, he does not think about what will happen to him tomorrow. Career, family, children - all this seems to him banal and boring. The main problem of Mark is where and how to get the next dose.

Familiar with the audience and with other vivid characters drama "On the needle." Mark Renton - is not the only drug addict in his company. Simon, who wears the nickname "Cayfol", is fond of not only banned substances, but also the opposite sex. Attractive appearance allows him to easily make novels with girls, but all his connections are short-term. Daniel "Hoe" - an apathetic young man, mired in problems, inclined to delve into himself. Aggressive Bagby almost daily gets into fights. One can not fail to mention the closest friend of Mark Tommy, who is trying to force him to fight drug addiction.

What's happening to Mark

At one point, Mark Renton is tired of his way of life. The young man decides to engage with drugs. He voluntarily closes himself in the hotel room, which helps him cope with breaking. However, it is not so easy to stop using prohibited substances. An unsuccessful romance encourages the young man to remember again about the heroine.

Next, Mark and a friend try to rob a store, but the venture fails. The hero manages to escape from law enforcement, but fear makes him again take up the syringe. Interfere with the parents of the young man, who convince his son to take tests. Renton learns that he is not sick at all, although he often shared a syringe with other addicts. This pushes him to decide again to try to start a new life. Mark moves to London, finds an apartment and work. As a result, he manages to leave drugs behind, let freedom and get a great price.

Casting

The creators of the drama for a long time could not decide who should play such an ambiguous character, as Mark Renton. The film "On the needle" could not please viewers if they made a mistake with the choice of the performer of the main role. Considered different candidates, as a result of circumventing the other contenders succeeded Scotsman Ewan McGregor.

Preparation for the role was not an easy task for the actor. It was assumed that Renton emaciated and acquired a morbid appearance due to his addiction to drugs. He had to stick to a strict diet for about two months. Basically, McGregor leaned on dairy products. Also, in preparation for the role, he repeatedly reviewed the films "Exorcist" and "Clockwork Orange", as the director positioned them as a kind of teaching materials.

Information about the actor

One can not briefly not talk about the life of a man who convincingly portrayed such an ambiguous hero as Mark Renton. Actor Ewan McGregor was born in Scotland, it happened in March 1971. His mother was engaged in the education of disabled children, and his father taught physical education in a regular school. His first role was played by the boy in his childhood, taking part in school plays. Even then he had a desire to become an actor. Also, Eugene was fond of music, he was in the group "Scarlet Pride" as a drummer. School lessons the future actor found boring, often skipping them.

After graduation, McGregor continued his education at the Guildhall School of Music and Theater. Then he moved to London and began to search for roles. Yuen made his debut in the series "Lipstick on Your Collar," then performed a small role in the film "Human Weaknesses." For the first time, he was helped by the TV project "The Red and the Black", in which he embodied the image of the conceited Sorel. "Shallow Grave", "Life is worse than usual", "Blue Juice", "Young Adam", "Cassandra's Dreams", "Angels and Demons", "Ghost", "Knockout", "Impossible" - famous tapes with his participation.

For many years, Eugene is married to the artist Yves Mavrakis, the couple brings up four daughters.

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