Matt Damon is perhaps one of the most talented and versatile actors, film producer, and screenwriter. He has built a solid filmography record over the years and has proved his incredible cinematic skills. Damon has starred in and produced dozens of blockbuster entertainment projects in Hollywood and earned immense love and praise from fans and critics alike for his power-packed performances.
His grit and charm often make him an inescapable talent to watch on the silver screen, and he remains on top of his A-game in the industry. The Academy Award-winning actor starred in the 1998 American drama film Rounders, which has become a cult hit project over the year.
He played the role of a gifted poker player Mike McDermott opposite John Malkovich, who depicted the Russian mobster Teddy KGB. In a candid interview, The Departed movie actor shared an intriguing behind-the-scenes anecdote and talked about Malkovich’s performance in the movie.
Matt Damon Talks About His Co-star John Malkovich’s Acting Skills in Rounders
Matt Damon has often received applause for his unique creative techniques and over-the-top acting chops. He has worked with enough A-list talents, including legendary star John Malkovich who has won many critically acclaimed accolades in his storied career.
The two met on the sets of their shared 1998 cult classic hit Rounders, in which the Good Will Hunting movie actor played the role of a genius poker-playing law student Mike McDermott, and Malkovich depicted the Russian mafia Teddy KGB.
Nevertheless, the 52-year-old actor once shared his experience working with his co-star and shared a hilarious anecdote when the Red film star told him, “I’m a terrible actor.” The Air movie star told BBC Radio 1,
“Malkovich, you know the fact, he was even going to come to do this movie, it was a big deal, and the whole crew was talking about it for months. We’re waiting for John Malkovich to get there. When he finally shows up, he gets there, and at that point, he’s walking on water. We do the first take, and John goes If you don’t have my money, then you are mine.”
The actor continued,
“And I’m sitting across the table from like, I am sorry, what did you just say? and the crew burst into applause, they’re cheering, they’re like, wow amazing, and I am looking at him, and I guess he sees me looking at him, and he leans across the table, he goes I am a terrible actor.”
The 1998 John Dahl-directed American drama Rounders starring Matt Damon and John Malkovich, was the perfect blend of everything entertaining and received positive reviews from the audience.
Matt Damon Opens Up About His Experience Working in The Film
In an interview, The Last Duel movie star opened up about his experience working in his cult classic film Rounders. During the candid conversation, the film director John Dahl recalled,
“I remember him saying to me how much money he made making [Rounders]. He said, “I can’t believe I’m making this much money.” I said, “Matt, let’s talk in five years,” to this, Damon added, “It’s just an odd, unrelenting experience. But I remember the positive part of that is that as your life is imploding, my career was exploding, and I was getting to do this thing that I always wanted to do, which was work all the time.”
Matt Damon has given many memorable performances and has easily pulled off even the most challenging roles effectively in big-banner films. He steadily built a juggernaut in the industry and established himself as one of the most bankable stars in the world. Damon is a powerful star performer in American cinema who has charmed millions of fans with his charismatic on-screen persona.
Rounders is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Source: BBC Radio 1
