In a recent interview, Anthony Hopkins shared his insights on playing villains, emphasizing the importance of subverting audience expectations. He plays William in the thriller "Locked," a character who embodies a polite exterior while enacting revenge on a thief. This approach, he argues, enhances the terrifying nature of his roles. The unique premise of 'Locked,' where most action occurs in a vehicle, fascinated Hopkins. He appreciated the complexity of his character's motivations and likened this experience to that of portraying Hannibal Lecter, recognizing the rarity of such intriguing roles.
If you're playing a villain, play the opposite. Always choose the opposite side. If you're playing somebody who's really evil, play them very pleasantly.
The film's unique concept—almost all of the action takes place inside the vehicle William has locked Eddie inside—intrigued Hopkins immediately.
I knew that it was one of those rare roles, one of those unique roles that I knew I could do.
I didn't have to show up for work for about two weeks!" he marveled.
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