It's no secret that John Malkovich is willing to consider any kind of role, whether that leads to him playing an assassin, a Pope, or a weird, evil sci-fi doctor. Given how high-profile his roles can be, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the man loves the spotlight. After all, how many shy people would sign on for a "Being John Malkovich"-style movie — even if the story itself was moreso influenced by screenwriter Charlie Kaufman's struggles?
It's not that Malkovich necessarily loves the spotlight; in fact, as he told Vanity Fair, he is "intriniscally shy" and doesn't care for public speaking lest someone misinterpret what he says. Yet he also doesn't hold back when a project seems exciting:
"I want to do things that interest me. You know, when I was a little, fat kid, it would have been well beyond my imagination, or anybody's -- I would...
It's not that Malkovich necessarily loves the spotlight; in fact, as he told Vanity Fair, he is "intriniscally shy" and doesn't care for public speaking lest someone misinterpret what he says. Yet he also doesn't hold back when a project seems exciting:
"I want to do things that interest me. You know, when I was a little, fat kid, it would have been well beyond my imagination, or anybody's -- I would...
- 9/16/2022
- by Demetra Nikolakakis
- Slash Film
The actor on childishness, night-time wandering and information overload
Born in Illinois, John Malkovich, 64, joined Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company and won an Obie for True West in 1983. The following year he appeared with Dustin Hoffman in the Broadway revival of Death Of A Salesman in 1984 and won an Emmy after it was made into a TV film. He has received Oscar nominations for Places In The Heart and In The Line Of Fire, and also starred in Dangerous Liaisons and Being John Malkovich. His latest film, The Wilde Wedding, is out on DVD and digital. He has two children with the film director Nicoletta Peyran; they have homes in Massachusetts and France.
Born in Illinois, John Malkovich, 64, joined Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company and won an Obie for True West in 1983. The following year he appeared with Dustin Hoffman in the Broadway revival of Death Of A Salesman in 1984 and won an Emmy after it was made into a TV film. He has received Oscar nominations for Places In The Heart and In The Line Of Fire, and also starred in Dangerous Liaisons and Being John Malkovich. His latest film, The Wilde Wedding, is out on DVD and digital. He has two children with the film director Nicoletta Peyran; they have homes in Massachusetts and France.
- 3/10/2018
- by Rosanna Greenstreet
- The Guardian - Film News
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