Matt Charman’s Cold War screenplay is based on the true story of U.S pilot Francis Gary Powers whose U-2 spy plane is gunned down in the Soviet Union. Tom Hanks plays James Donovan a lawyer recruited by the CIA to negotiate his release. Mark Rylance plays Rudolf Abel, a convicted Russian spy who plays a key part in the prisoner exchange that Donovan negotiates.
The drama has been a hit with the critics who have awarded Rylance with several prominent Best Supporting Actor wins. Rylance has received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for the role. Bridge of Spies received a total of six nominations, including Best Picture for Steven Spielberg.
Catch up on interviews with Rylance and screenwriter, Charman below :
Best Supporting Actor : Mark Rylance
Best Original Screenplay : Matt Charman