Mark Strong, known for his menacing roles in movies, recently appeared on the talk show Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. Despite his on-screen persona, Mark is actually a friendly and well-balanced individual. During the interview, Jonathan Ross asked Mark if his looks played a part in getting these villainous roles. Mark responded by saying that starting out, he played a certain type of character that worked for him, and people have associated him with those roles ever since.
Playing a villainous character can be challenging, especially when it comes to shaking off the role after filming. However, Mark assured Jonathan Ross that he is a complete sweetheart in real life, as his wife can attest to. He also mentioned that he has a two-year-old son and another child on the way.
Despite his success in playing villains, Mark confessed that he has never been offered a romantic comedy role. He believes that playing villains is more interesting and has always been drawn to those characters. Mark acknowledged that romantic comedy roles require a different skill set and is unsure if he can portray a romantic leading man.
One interesting tidbit Mark shared was that he has never played a female character in a movie. He mentioned that early in his career, he played leading roles in dramas and Shakespearean plays, which were mostly romantic parts. He has always found villains to be more compelling and has stuck with those roles ever since.
Jonathan Ross also discussed some of Mark’s notable roles, including his performance in the movie “Sunshine.” In the film, Mark plays the captain of a ship sent to reignite the sun. The character has been badly burned and covered in scars due to prolonged exposure to the sun. Mark revealed that the makeup process for the role took six hours every morning of filming.
Mark Strong also opened up about his experience working with George Clooney in the film “Syriana.” He shared that George was a lovely person and a real gentleman. Mark had a scene where he had to physically beat up George’s character, and George was game for the realistic approach, even being tied to a chair for the scene.
The interview also touched upon Mark’s physical preparation for certain roles. He mentioned a film in which he had to lose weight and get a tan to portray a prisoner of war. Mark recalled how he and his co-stars challenged each other to see who could be the most dedicated and lost a significant amount of weight in just two months.
In the end, Mark Strong‘s appearance on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross showcased his range as an actor and his versatility in playing different characters, despite his popularity in villainous roles. His compelling performances and dedication to his craft continue to make him an exciting actor to watch in the entertainment industry.
