‘Community’ Brie Larson Talks New ‘Gambler’ Remake with ‘Transformers 5’ Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman and ‘American Horror Story’s’ Jessica Lange

The new Rupert Wyatt film The Gambler was just released this past Thursday, as part of the Christmas holiday. The remake of the 1974 James Caan film, stars Mark Wahlberg (Transformer 5, The Departed) in the lead role alongside, John Goodman (West Wing, Roseanne), Michael K. Williams (Boardwalk Empire, The Wire) and Jessica Lange (American Horror Story). The film also star’s Brie Larson (Community, 21 Jump Street), who recently opened up about the new movie.

In the new movie, Brie Larson plays Amy Phillips. Larson recently sat down with Vulture where she opened up about the new remake:

“The allegory is using gambling as just a tool for him [Mark Wahlberg] to strip himself away. He's born into a world of material possessions, and we're watching him over the course of seven days slowly rid himself of all of them. I think, though, that Amy is the only person in his life and the only one in this film who isn't going out of her way to change him, but just see him. Recognizing that little bit of authentic self that's in there, that's covered in fog and complications. She's there to guide and support but isn't requiring him to change for her. It's something that he has to do for herself.”

Have you seen The Gambler yet? What did you think of the film? Did the remake stack up to the original movie? Let us know your thoughts on the subject in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

The Gambler is out in theaters everywhere now.