I Saw the Light is the story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston), who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. I know what flat is, I know what sharp is, and I do know how to crack my voice.”, Elizabeth Olsen had to walk a fine line with her voice. Elizabeth Olsen at the "I Saw The Light" Press Conference at the Fairmont Royal York on September 11, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario. Similarly, she got a nomination for an ‘Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead’. Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen star in the first trailer for I Saw The Light! "[36], The soundtrack for I Saw the Light was released on March 25, 2016[37] by Legacy Recordings. [7][29][30][31], Williams' grandson, singer Hank Williams III, has publicly expressed his displeasure for Hiddleston's singing skills. The film chronicles his meteoric rise to fame and its ultimately tragic effect on his health and personal life. Home > Film Productions > I Saw the Light (2015) - Elizabeth Olsen Source / Photo Archive Welcome to, Elizabeth Olsen Source, your best source for all things related to Elizabeth Olsen. I Saw the Light is a 2015 American biographical drama film directed, written, and produced by Marc Abraham, starring Tom Hiddleston as country music legend Hank Williams and Elizabeth Olsen as his first wife, Audrey Williams. Fans saw firsthand how influential Audrey Williams was to her husband’s career, even though her own never took off. Her breakthrough came in 2011 when she starred in the independent thriller drama Martha Marcy May Marlene, for which she was nominated for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress and Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead, among other awards.She subsequently starred in the films Silent House (2011), … I do have vocal control. I SAW THE LIGHT is the story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston), who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The English … She wasn’t just a side character in I Saw the Light, just as she wasn’t just a tag-along in Hank Williams’ life. "[40] Metacritic reports a 47 out of 100 rating based on 35 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". [5], I Saw the Light received mixed to negative reviews from critics. It is based on the book Hank Williams: The Biography by Colin Escott, George Merritt, and William (Bill) MacEwen. Seven of the songs are performed by Tom Hiddleston and the Saddle Spring Boys. Especially when the two little girls shamelessly trashed their younger sister in one of their TV movies. She told The Boot “Because you can’t make her look like an insane person for thinking that she can [sing], and you don’t want to make him look like an insane person [for thinking she can’t], so you try to strike a balance there.”, ‘WandaVision’: Elizabeth Olsen Has Already Talked About Fitting Babies Into Her Schedule With Marvel Boss Kevin Feige, ‘WandaVision’: Elizabeth Olsen Says She and Co-Star Paul Bettany Have 1 Thing In Common. I Saw the Light doesn't just fail to illuminate Williams' complicated life and his prodigious talent; it can't even capture the dark corners of a man with more than enough to peer into. With Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen, Maddie Hasson, Bradley Whitford. [22] To prepare for the film and work on his singing and guitar playing, Hiddleston practiced with country singer Rodney Crowell. His legacy, however, has endured. It is based on the book Hank Williams: The Biography by Colin Escott, George Merritt, and William (Bill) MacEwen. I Saw the Light is a 2015 American biographical drama film directed, written, and produced by Marc Abraham, starring Tom Hiddleston as country music legend Hank Williams and Elizabeth Olsen as his first wife, Audrey Williams. [32] Soon after Hiddleston's performance of "Move It on Over" at the Wheatland Music Festival, Williams posted negative criticism of aspects of Hiddleston's voice on Facebook, along with a video of himself singing his grandfather's hit. She is known for her roles in the films Silent House (2011), Liberal Arts (2012), Godzilla (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), and Captain America: Civil War (2016). Table of Biography1 Early Life and Childhood2 […] In the Hank Williams biopic I Saw The Light, Elizabeth Olsen plays Williams' first wife, Audrey, a woman ambitious on both her husband's behalf … Apparently, Audrey Williams didn’t have a great singing voice, which is something she struggled with. Elizabeth Chase "Lizzie" Olsen (born February 16, 1989) is an American actress. Toronto Film Review: ‘I Saw the Light’ Despite committed performances from Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen, Marc Abraham's Hank Williams biopic is a dull, unfocused slog. Todd Williamson/Getty In "I Saw the Light," which premiered Friday night at the Toronto International Film Festival, Elizabeth Olsen plays Audrey Mae Williams, the first wife of … Elizabeth Olsen talks I Saw the Light, Captain America: Civil War, Scarlet Witch, how her process has changed as an actor and more at TIFF 2015. He worked so hard to embody everything about Hank, all of the nuances and who Hank really was. Added on: October 31, 2018; Duration: 9:09 minutes; Viewed: 2765 times; Categories: Elizabeth's Scenes, I Saw the Light; Tags: 2015 Film Strange in the Multiverse of Magic, and there may be future seasons of WandaVision and other MCU movies after that. 2021 Showbiz Cheat Sheet, All Rights Reserved. 585. [19] Creative Wealth Media Finance will finance the film. [6], Director Marc Abraham began developing the film in 2009 and adapted the screenplay himself. WandaVision is the latest installment in the Marvel universe. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images It goes way beyond having an American to play the role of Hiram Hank Williams Sr. for it to be somewhat natural, it needs to be an American from the South who has eaten, lived and breathed these kind of roles before. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 18% score based on 154 reviews, with an average rating of 4.59/10. SPOILERS: Singer and songwriter Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston) rises to fame in the 1940s, but alcohol abuse and infidelity take a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams (Elizabeth Olsen). The film was released on March 25, 2016, by Sony Pictures Classics. Apparently, Elizabeth Olsen’s Marvel debut was so successful the studio green-lit a TV show. I SAW THE LIGHT is the story of the legendary country western singer Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston), who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen headline Marc Abraham's Williams tribute. Elizabeth Olsen’s career is bigger than Marvel. “I’m not saying I sing great. Audrey Williams was a musician in her own right, and although her husband is the household name, Elizabeth Olsen did right by her in the biopic. Also starring Elizabeth Olsen, Cherry Jones, Bradley Whitford, Maddie Hasson and Wrenn Schmidt. 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Apparently, Elizabeth Olsen’s Marvel debut was so successful that Studio Green-Lit became a TV show. She first appeared as the Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Elizabeth Olsen is most famous for her role in the MCU. [18] In June 2014, producers secured the rights to Williams' music for the film after making a deal with Sony ATV. And her career is just beginning. Elizabeth Olsen is best known for her role in MCU. She first appeared as the Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age of Ultron. [33], Williams went on to critique Hiddleston's role, saying "To do a Hank Williams movie the way it should be done you need certain aspects in the mix to make right. Elizabeth Olsen, however, was outstanding in the role of his wife. Elizabeth Olsen was able to portray the complicated nature of Audrey’s relationship with Hank, from their love to one another to the apparent professional jealousy. "[35], Conversely, Holly Williams, granddaughter of Hank Williams Sr. and half-sister of Hank Williams III, praised Hiddleston's performance, stating in an interview with Rolling Stone, "Tom really put his whole heart and soul into it. Elizabeth Olsen and Tom Hiddleston looked happy together at the Nashville premiere of their film I Saw The Light on Saturday night. RELATED: ‘WandaVision’: Elizabeth Olsen Says She and Co-Star Paul Bettany Have 1 Thing In Common. Directed by Marc Abraham. Here’s Part Two of our exclusive BECOMING HANK series, featuring Tom Hiddleston and singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell (Official) on the making of I SAW THE LIGHT. Case in point: Elizabeth Olsen, the female lead opposite Tom Hiddleston in the Hank Williams biopic I Saw The Light. [7][19] Aaron L. Gilbert with Bron Studios will produce alongside Brett Ratner's production company RatPac Entertainment, G. Marq Roswell and Abraham. Tom and Liz for I Saw The Light. RELATED: What is Elizabeth Olsen’s Net Worth and How Does it Compare to The Olsen Twins’ Fortune? According to Bustle, she played Hank Williams’ wife in a biopic about the country star, I Saw the Light. If she ever does take a break from Marvel, she’ll have no trouble landing leading roles in other movies or series. Elizabeth Olsen is most famous for her role in the MCU. 25. But Elizabeth Olsen’s career is bigger than the MCU. She first appeared as the Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age of Ultron. But there’s no doubt that the younger Olsen sister is now as much a household name as the elder Olsens. They met each other in 2011 in a … Taking the job has served Olsen well. [28] On September 12, Rolling Stone announced that Elizabeth Olsen would be playing Audrey Williams, Hank's wife, manager, duet partner. Taking the job has served Olsen well. What is Elizabeth Olsen’s Net Worth and How Does it Compare to The Olsen Twins’ Fortune? The film chronicles his rise to fame and its tragic effect on his health and personal life. Elizabeth Olsen claims that she’s not a great singer, but she impressed fans. Elizabeth Olsen is well-known for her roles in blockbuster films such as ‘Godzilla’ (2014), ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (2015), and ‘Captain America: Civil War (2016). [23] In July 2014, Crowell signed on to be the executive music producer for the film while Carter Little, who has worked with the Black Keys on The Man With the Iron Fists, signed on to serve as music supervisor. Elizabeth Olsen took the job shortly before signing on with Marvel, but it proved she’s a leading lady, and that she’s multitalented. Watch now: 2K. Vandavision … "[33][34] On September 11, 2015, soon after Hiddleston posted a film clip on social media, Williams made another statement on Facebook, saying that the film seemed to lack "justice and real foundation. 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