In a recent conversation with THR, Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses his reflections on 12YearsASlave, why performing an arc in a traditional manner no longer appeals to him, and the status of the DoctorStrange sequel
, which is based on Greg Rucka’s comic book series. Did you do a deep dive on the source material as you developed your version of Copley?
Yeah, I don’t think you should get attached at all. I think that you should sort of wear it quite lightly; it’s a point of discussion, always, and a point of engagement. Because film is so different, and I think the way that audiences connect to characters is so different. And because you’re embodying something, you have to be able to wed yourself to it in a very deep way in order to play a part. You have to really feel that it connects with you profoundly.
Since you likely knew Copley’s arc prior to production, will you consciously leave breadcrumbs to show that he was always headed to that destination? Or will you just rely on the script to guide you as to when to start modulating your performance? Yes, it’s always sort of slightly tricky territory because it’s never a sort of generic female quality or something. But I definitely think that the point of view is different, especially in this action genre. I mean, I suppose for any genre, but in the action genre, it’s very noticeable. Men approach action in a certain way, and it’s an inherited tradition of how to approach action, which is a slightly stoic engagement with violence.
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