A slick and stoic exterior covering a similar bada*s nature is what defines Hollywood star Mads Mikkelsen. Known throughout the world for playing popular antagonist roles like Gellert Grindelwald and Hannibal Lecter in his career, the star is a stranger to the tactic of playing the villain game to the utmost perfection.
And thus, when it comes to the projects that he works on, he usually takes on a selfish nature, that often affects his co-stars as well as the crew. In an interview, the Casino Royale star revealed why his unrelenting and uncompromising work ethic sometimes makes him a pain to work with on the sets of the films he takes on.
Why It’s Hard To Work With Mads Mikkelsen
While it may be true that Mads Mikkelsen has consistently delivered some of the best antagonistic performances in the industry, he has been successful in portraying characters that the audiences can get behind as well, showcasing his versatility. But what many might not know is the fact that all of this was able to be achieved because he refused to compromise his practices, even if it meant making his co-workers a little uncomfortable.
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During an interview with GQ, the Another Round star revealed his mantra for finally making it to the Hollywood industry after all this while being a Danish movie star for all this time in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. While talking about his experience, he also revealed his nature to bring radically new and exciting results to his projects have led many of his co-workers to label him as someone who is hard to work with. During the interview, he said:
“There are certain films that are not there to offend anyone, those films where people get a little sad and also a little happy, Like, okay, that’s cool. But if this is a drama that we want to touch something – I want to see them hurt themselves a lot, I want to see them be devastated.”
Whether it may become a bother to work with the star sometimes, there is denying that his nature pushes everyone to make something truly extraordinary.
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What’s Next For Mads Mikkelsen
Continuing the tradition of playing the antagonist, Mikkelsen is back to play the role of a Nazi German mastermind in the upcoming last installment of Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones franchise. The film is all set to take place in the old days of 1960s, Mikkelsen would have to face off against Ford in order to take control of the fabled Dial of Destiny. Since the film is the last of its franchise, director James Mangold. has promised to bring out the big guns to honor the franchise’s legacy.
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Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, in cinemas on 30th June 2023
Source: GQ
