Sometimes actors like to defend the actions of their villain but Greg Kinnear was under no such delusions about the motivations of his character in GREEN ZONE. It’s a role that’s slightly unusual for an actor like Kinnear who shines brightest in light, comedic fair. Would audiences believe him as a smarmy and Machiavellian government official at the root of a massive conspiracy?
I got a chance to talk to Kinnear about playing a villain, working with director Paul Greengrass and how his style is similar to the work of comedic directors who like to let their actors improv. Check out the interview below!