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Visionary filmmaker Edgar Wright has often showcased the world his unique eye for stylization, through his projects. While there are countless examples of his enticing works, the 2021 Matt Smith starrer –Last Night in Soho,remains one of the most compelling movies from Wright.
Showcasing technical precision and masterful performances from Matt Smith, Thomasin McKenzie, and Anya Taylor-Joy, the psychological thriller offered the most riveting and iconic scenes ever presented by Edgar Wright. But among all, the trio’s dance scene inLast Night in Sohoremains the most visually flawless sequence, created from awfully difficult BTS choreography.
Matt Smith, Thomasin McKenzie, and Anya Taylor-Joy’s Iconic Dance Scene
Edgar Wright’s highly-anticipated thrillerLast Night in Sohohas everyone talking about the aesthetically appealing visuals and thefilmmaker’s exemplary talentfor creating compelling scenes. Following Thomasin McKenzie’s Ellie, a hopeful young woman who moves to London to become a fashion designer, the film turns the tables when audiences learn about Ellie’s ability to occasionally see ghosts in mirrors.
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Ellie’s abilities enhance gradually as it then leads her to experience vivid dreams that transport her into London’s past, during the 60s. That’s when she comes across Anya Taylor-Joy’s Sandie andMatt Smith‘s Jack. Thomasin McKenzie’s introduction with Taylor-Joy and Smith happens at a lively club, which then follows the iconic dance sequence between the trio, as McKenzie’s character keeps experiencing the vibrant nightlife through Taylor-Joy’s Sandie.
Showcasing a compelling juxtaposition of lives during the dance sequence, Edgar Wright flawlessly crafted the one-cut scene, whereThomasin McKenziekept popping up during Anya Taylor-Joy and Matt Smith’s dance since it was actually a part of Ellie’s visions. Therefore, through spins and turns Sandie kept getting intermittently and seamlessly replaced with Ellie in a single shot.
BTS Footage of Masterclass Choreography forLast Night in SohoDance Scene
Adding visual intrigue to the dreamy dance scene with Sandie’s blonde hair and pink dress, Ellie’s dark hair, and sleepwear, Edgar Wright made it impossible for audiences to look away from the trio. But while Matt Smith’s mesmerizing dance sequence intertwined movements between Thomasin McKenzie andAnya Taylor-Joy, the BTS footage showed the meticulous choreography that went behind the single shot scene.
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Amid the 1960s era-accurate dance moves and fashion statement, the skillful choreography in this sequence is what turned the scene into one of the most flawless bits from Edgar Wright’sLast Night in Soho.Releasing behind-the-scenes footage viaCinerama, showing the filming of the dance, and the meticulous coordination of the cast and crew,Wright offered a glimpseinto the intricate and precise execution.
The one-shot dance scene was seen getting filmed without special effects, with Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy simply ducking and weaving in and out of frame while exchanging places in real-time. The BTS footage thus showcased coordination between the three actors and the camera operator, which finally birthed the uninterrupted and synchronized dance sequence.
Last Night in Sohois available on Max.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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