# In-Character Celebrity Editorials The Interview Magazine Brad Pitt Spread is Theatrical By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interview-magazine-brad-pitt References: [wgsn.tumblr](http://wgsn.tumblr.com/post/33286103994) & [interviewmagazine](http://www.interviewmagazine.com/) Interview Magazine's current Brad Pitt editorial provides a dramatic review of the celebrity and his latest film *Killing Them Softly*. Photographer Steven Klein captured the many theatrical sides of Pitt as he toted a gun and a black eye patch. Guy Ritchie questioned Pitt for this enticing feature. In it he brings up the intricacies of *Killing Them Softly* and of the actors likes, dislikes and preparation methods, drawing readers closer to [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persol) magnate. The artistic direction only reinforces Ritchie and Pitt's enticing dialogue. Pitt resembles a 1970s drug lord in the spread with a [bedazzled dinner jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit), opaque aviators and a trimmed goatee. On the flip side is his a chic brand of grunge, seen in messy dreadlocks and a [dusty jean jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **In-character Celebrity Editorials:** Creating stylized editorials featuring celebrities taking on different characters opens up opportunities for immersive storytelling and brand collaborations. - **Theatrical Fashion Spreads:** Using dramatic visuals and artistic direction in fashion spreads allows for unique expressions of style and storytelling, creating engagement and captivating audiences. - **Celebrity Interviews as Performances:** Utilizing interviews with celebrities as performances, complete with theatrical elements, offers a new way to engage readers and capture their attention. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** Fashion and lifestyle brands can leverage in-character celebrity editorials to showcase their products in a unique and captivating way. - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can explore the possibility of incorporating theatrical fashion spreads and celebrity interviews as a way to promote and engage audiences for upcoming projects. - **Magazines and Media:** Magazines and media outlets can adopt the concept of in-character celebrity editorials and theatrical fashion spreads to create compelling content that stands out and attracts readership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Star-Studded Men's Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boss-bottled-beyond.md) - [Cinematic Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-world-tour.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md)