Southcliffe is an anthem to ordinary peoples ability to reinvent themselves in the face of ultimate darkness.
Audiences in every medium are becoming far more savvy. No one goes to watch a Tom Cruise movie any more just because it's starring Tom Cruise.
Self-consciousness can destroy a performance. Getting rid of that is always good.
Concept is what makes actors raise their game.
It's amazing what a bit of soot and shaving can do for muscle definition, honestly.
I just wanted what was outside to be different.