Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Javier Bardem
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May 15, 2023 Javier Bardem, the Academy Award-winning Spanish actor known for his roles in No Country for Old Men and Skyfall, joins to discuss his acting journey and latest role as King Triton in Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid. He shares how he learned English from AC/DC and reflects on the intense portrayal of the Bond villain. The conversation also dives into the challenges and comedic moments of acting amid technology, revealing the emotional layers of his performances and the unpredictable nature of celebrity encounters.
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Bond Villain Improv
- Javier Bardem's Bond villain, Silva, carouses James Bond's chest in "Skyfall".
- This shocking moment, planned but unrehearsed, emerged from Bardem and Craig's on-set chemistry.
No Country for Old Men
- Conan O'Brien praises Bardem's performance in "No Country for Old Men," particularly the gas station scene.
- He highlights the unbearable tension created without showing explicit violence.
Filming "No Country"
- Bardem credits the gas station scene's success to the other actor's portrayal of fear.
- He also mentions filming the dialogue-heavy scene in 30 minutes despite language challenges.