Anthony Hopkinshas some sage advice for those about to act.
“What a privilege.
What have I done that means I’m allowed to do this?
Anthony Hopkins and Jojo Macari on ‘Those About to Die’.PEACOCK
It’s absolutely crazy!
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Macari went on to recall an unforgettable on-set interaction with Hopkins.
It’s feeling good, it’s feeling nice.
Jojo Macari on ‘Those About to Die’.Reiner Bajo/Peacock
Im like, ‘All right, yeah, is everything okay, Anthony?'”
Hopkins wanted to give his young castmate a tip on his performance.
Hopkins’ wisdom was far more straightforward than expected but he still introduced it in a pretty intimidating fashion.
“He’s like, ‘The key is, come in and say it really bloody loudly.’
I want to play.'
And that was one of the most amazing things working with Tony.
He loved playing, he was having so much fun every day.
Proper inspiring gentleman.”
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That guidance matches what Hopkins himself told EW in a recent interview aboutThose About to Die.
“Acting is not difficult.
So for me it’s pretty simple.
No sweat, no big deal.
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