John Carney: 'I’ll never make a film with supermodels again'

The Once director on his new film Sing Street, working with Keira Knightley, impending fatherhood, and how to write a hit musical

Friday 27 May 2016

John Carney is a filmmaker and musician best known for his hit award-winning musical film Once. Formerly the bassist in The Frames, Dublin-based Carney’s last film was Begin Again, starring Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo. His latest creation, Sing Street, is a must-see coming of age film set in the 80s about a teenager from a rough school forming a band to win a girl.

Sing Street has had rave reviews. How do you feel about the reaction?

Well, it’s fantastic. I’m very surprised; it’s a small personal movie with no Keira Knightleys in it. It’s really rewarding.