Willem Dafoe on playing villains

by Professional Portal ☀️: Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe recently shared his perspective on why he excels at playing villains, attributing it to his own gentle nature. “When I get a chance to be really bad, it’s liberating,” he explained. “It’s a good fantasy for me.” The actor, who describes himself as “a thoughtful, sweet person,” finds that taking on darker roles offers a freeing escape.