How Roxanne Altered the Course of Steve Martin’s Career and Filmmaking in B.C.

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How Roxanne Altered the Course of Steve Martin’s Career and Filmmaking in B.C.

In the mid-1980s, Steve Martin transformed from a superstar comedian with a manic, absurdist sensibility into a respected actor in films with heart and mainstream appeal. Key to that transformation was Roxanne, the 1987 romantic comedy he wrote, produced, and starred in, filmed in Nelson, B.C. Marking a major shift from his standup career, playing the long-nosed C.D. Bales was the first time Martin “felt respected in a film role,” according to t…