Me and Orson Welles

In November 1937, a precocious 17-year-old student, Richard Samuels, lands a role in the Mercury Theatre's groundbreaking production of Julius Caesar, directed by the legendary Orson Welles. As Welles prepares for his theatrical debut, Richard finds himself caught between the burgeoning creative genius and the complex dynamics of the theatre world, while also navigating his first experiences with romance and ambition.

Me and Orson Welles received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise directed at Christian McKay's performance as Orson Welles and Richard Linklater's direction. While some found the film to be a charming, if somewhat slight, portrayal of a specific moment in theatrical history, others lauded its depiction of Welles's early career and its atmospheric recreation of the period.

• Praised for Christian McKay's compelling portrayal of a young Orson Welles.
• Lauded for Richard Linklater's atmospheric direction and period detail.
• Seen as an engaging, though not deeply profound, look at Welles's early career.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be an entertaining and well-acted period piece, appreciating the insights into Orson Welles's early genius and the engaging performances, especially from the lead actors.

Christian McKay received a British Independent Film Award nomination for Most Promising Newcomer.

Christian McKay, who plays Orson Welles, was not a well-known actor before this role and had previously worked as a theater teacher. His performance earned him widespread acclaim and recognition.