The seasoned Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, who is well-known for his parts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Pirates of the Caribbean series, and Good Will Hunting, recently talked about why he typically stays away from TV shows. Skarsgård called television “poor man’s storytelling” in an interview with The Film Stage, but he clarified why he selected a deviation for the Disney+ series Andor.
He stated, “Andor’ wasn’t traditional television. Normal television writing is: everything is in the text, everything is explained. So it doesn’t matter who plays it or who directs it; people will understand it even while they’re doing the wash or cleaning the kitchen. It’s poor man’s storytelling, easy and cheap. I get depressed when I watch it.”
But he commended Andor for shattering that stereotype. Diego Luna’s portrayal of Cassian Andor in the Star Wars prequel trilogy resonated to him as an actor since it had nuanced characters and intricate storylines.
Skarsgård’s portrayal of Luthen Rael has been commended for giving the series more nuance and seriousness, proving that excellent television can be just as creatively fulfilling as movies.
Skarsgård claims that despite his long career in movies, he has largely shunned television because he believes it frequently simplifies narratives for large audiences. Skarsgård claimed to have discovered an endeavour that honoured the art of acting and narrative by taking on Andor. His remarks imply that even though he is still dubious about traditional television, he may still be drawn in by shows that take chances and value good writing.
