[Captain Fantastic] it's a great story. It's one of the better scripts I've read, ever, as far as being great from beginning to end. It handles a variety of characters. You have six children who all stand on their own, they're all individuals. And it touches on a very real issue, which is the lack of cohesion and communication in America right now.
Viggo MortensenI know people who prepare their roles in such a way that they technically look ahead and memorize their gestures, and then they stick to it. Those that are technically proficient enough can make it seem natural, but they do that and don't really take in what other people are doing.
Viggo MortensenIt's just like with people. You're going to get along better working with them - human or equine - if you ask politely rather than demand that they do things.
Viggo MortensenWith any character I have played thereโs infinite possibilities for how they might behave, depending on who they are talking to or how they react to things.
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