people - Laura Dern: David Lynch's film advised to me by Professor
Oscar-winning actress Laura Dern ("Marriage Story"), according to her own statements, was once expelled from the university due to a film shoot. "I was 17 and so excited to come to UCLA," reported the 57-year-old in the podcast "Where Everybody Knows Your Name." After only two days at the University of California in Los Angeles - short for UCLA - she was offered a role in David Lynch's psychological thriller "Blue Velvet." "I was thrilled," described Dern.
However, several contacts at the university rejected her request for leave for the film shoot, reported Dern. She even gave the head of film studies the script for the thriller. The next day, he told her that she would no longer be welcome at UCLA if she decided to do the shoot. The professor then added: "After reading the script, it's crazy that you're giving up your college education for this," Dern recounted.
"Blue Velvet" brought Dern greater recognition and has since achieved cult status. As the actress casually mentioned, the film is also taught today at her former university.
- Despite the opportunity to star in a David Lynch film set, the 'Psychological thriller' titled "Blue Velvet", Laura Dern faced opposition from various individuals at UCLA, her desired university in Los Angeles, United States of America.
- Unwilling to let go of this opportunity, Laura Dern showcased her determination by presenting the film's script to the head of film studies at UCLA, hoping for leave approval.
- Contrary to her expectations, the head of film studies informed her that her presence in the 'movie', "Blue Velvet", would result in her expulsion from the University of California, Los Angeles – also known as UCLA.
- Laura Dern's decision to participate in the film set of "Blue Velvet" marked a turning point in her career, leading to increased recognition and eventually an Oscar win in the United States of America.
- Over the years, "Blue Velvet" has gained a cult following and is now a part of the curriculum in the University of California's film studies department, featuring as a subject taught by none other than its former student, Laura Dern.
