Director Jeremy Saulnier recalls how late Patrick Stewart saved Green Room

Director and writer Jeremy Saulnier paid tribute to actor Sir Patrick Stewart during a tenth anniversary screening of the 2015 thriller Green Room in Los Angeles on Friday. The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and Deadline all reported that Saulnier recalled how Stewart saved the film from being shut down when the actor expressed interest in joining the project. [1][2][3][5]

The Hollywood Reporter, Variety and Deadline all confirmed that Stewart died on Thursday at the age of 86. Addressing the audience at the screening, Saulnier expressed his gratitude and noted that Stewart had swooped down and rescued the film when production was close to shutting down, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. [1][2][3]

Stewart played a rare villain role in the 2015 movie, Collider reported. As FTMQ Books reported earlier, the English actor died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 86, having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama in 2010. [4][9][10]

The 2015 film continues to stream on digital platforms, Collider noted, with commentators highlighting Stewart's dramatic departure from his typical heroic roles in major film franchises. [4]