How a lot has life modified since Recreation of Thrones?
Effectively, Recreation of Thrones modified all the things as a result of I might already been an actor for 15 years earlier than I performed Tormund. But it surely modified lots. I feel I’ve performed plenty of enjoyable stuff and really assorted stuff. I’ve chosen to not do any extra Viking stuff. After an element like that, they throw Viking initiatives at you. However I attempt to keep away from that. So I am very pleased and I’m having fun with this section. In The Witcher, I additionally did a determine like this. And I actually take pleasure in this sort of work the place I can remodel completely.
Between Recreation of Thrones and Pink One, you’ve performed a justifiable share of powerful guys with an endearing appeal…
Thanks. It’s so pretty to listen to that. The factor is that Krampus is bodily intimidating and he simply seems horrible. So when you have a horrible look and also you play such as you’re very dangerous, it may turn into ineffective. That is why I made him a bit female and a bit self-indulging. That is the alternative of what he seems like. After which there are extra dimensions to it. So you possibly can’t play the masks. You need to play the alternative of the masks.
What was it like stepping into the frilly look of the character?
The humorous factor is, it is prosthetics, not particular results. What you see is what I used to be. It was very liberating as an actor as a result of once you’re enjoying a personality, it’s important to lie very nicely. However when you may have a full-on masks, a lot of the mendacity half is already there. So you possibly can simply be the character. I had extraordinarily a lot enjoyable doing that. I feel Krampus seems fairly cool.
What was your expertise of working with Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans?
I labored with Dwayne Johnson on The Destiny of the Livid. So we now have met earlier than though we did not have any scenes collectively in that film. And Chris Evans, I really like his work, I’ve seen so a lot of his films. I really like the chemistry between them and we had plenty of enjoyable on set. We shot that scene of the Krampusnacht (Krampus Night time) for a minimum of a month, three weeks a month. So we bought time to hold round.
If you happen to performed Krampus’ recreation with Dwayne Johnson, who do you suppose would win?
That is a tough query. I feel none of us want to play the sport. However I would not go up towards Dwayne Johnson in any combating video games.
Do you suppose there’s sufficient Norwegian illustration in cinema?
I guarantee that Norway is represented. Redheads are a minority and we have to get our voice on the market. That is what I am doing. So I am taking good care of that.
Have you ever watched any Indian films?
Yeah, I’ve some Pakistani and Indian mates. I feel a few of the films are hilarious and really good. I will be looking for these and I wish to be in a single. I wish to be in a Bollywood film. Make it occur,
Pink One is at the moment streaming on Prime Video.
