Giancarlo Esposito is noted for treating every role seriously, frequently embodying villains, such as Col. Marshall Bradbury in the upcoming Netflix film 'The Electric State' and Sidewinder in 'Captain America: New World Order.' Even when cast late in the latter film, he took a comprehensive approach to develop his character, drawing inspiration from a visit to a museum in Mexico City. Esposito described his experience as a spiritual journey when he found a serpent ring, reinforcing his connection to his character in the Serpent Society.
I was in Mexico City, and I got the call it was all going to work out. I went to the Diego Rivera Museum... And I thought, 'OK, Seth Voelker, head of the Serpent Society, oh, my gosh, this all makes sense.' I felt like it was a spiritual journey.
He took something out of his pocket, and he put it in my hand. I opened my hand, and it was a serpent ring. I kid you not - a serpent ring.
But no amount of preparation from even the most dedicated actor can replace a sign from the universe, and that's exactly what happened to Esposito when leaving Mexico.
In recent years, he's mainly played villains - chalk it up to his resonating voice or his reputation after playing Gus Fring in Breaking Bad.
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