So, picture this: Jesse Eisenberg, the dude from "The Social Network," yeah, he's got his eye on snagging Polish citizenship. Cool, right? In a chat with this Polish paper, "Głos Wielkopolski," he spilled the beans, saying he tossed in his application nine months back and now he's just twiddling his thumbs, waiting for that final stamp of approval.
Why Poland, you ask? Well, it's all about family ties. His roots stretch back to Krasnystaw in the southeast, and his wife's folks hail from Łódź. They're all about deepening that connection. Plus, he's itching to do more work there. Can't blame the guy, really.
And get this, he's been cooking up some film magic over there too. Remember "A Real Pain"? Eisenberg was the mastermind behind that one, pulling triple duty as director, writer, and actor. Alongside Kieran Culkin from "Succession," they brought this flick to life, all about cousins tracing their family tree in Poland. They even shot scenes in Lublin, Warsaw, Krasnystaw, you name it.
But hey, it's not all lights, camera, action. Eisenberg's got a soft spot for Poland beyond the silver screen. He wants to mend fences between Jewish and Polish communities, tapping into his family history for inspiration.
Now, here's the kicker: he's not done with Poland yet. Nope, he's already plotting his next move. Word on the street is he's eyeballing New Jersey for his next directorial gig, but don't count Poland out. He's got plans, dreams even, of bringing more movie magic to those Polish streets.
Sure, he's bummed about missing out on those sweet Hungarian tax breaks, but hey, he's not giving up on Poland. In fact, his producer spilled the beans that Eisenberg's team is itching to come back for round two. They've proven they can make it happen, and they're hungry for more.
So yeah, keep your eyes peeled. Jesse Eisenberg might just become your new favorite Polish-American filmmaker. Who knows what he'll cook up next?
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