Bill Skarsgård Reveals the Torturous Car Ride of Filming ‘Locked’ with Anthony Hopkins
Ah yes, the art of acting: where you can be locked in a car with a camera, a whole lot of imagination, and an iconic actor like Anthony Hopkins whispering sweet nothings of terror from a distance. Bill Skarsgård, the star of the recently released thriller ‘Locked,’ has pulled back the curtain on what he describes as a “quite torturous journey.” Imagine being trapped in a vehicle, alone, with no scene partner to bounce off—just you, a camera, and a psychopath lurking in the digital shadows. Sounds like the setup for a horror flick, right? Well, it’s just another day at the office for Skarsgård, who has mastered the art of portraying fear with finesse.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Skarsgård lamented the solitary nature of his role, where he was confined to a car for most of the film. He missed the collaborative dance of acting, where dialogue flows and emotions collide with another human being. “Where do I look?” he pondered, grappling with the absurdity of talking to thin air while his character faced the whims of Hopkins’ chilling sociopath. The film escalates from eerie to downright uncomfortable, with scenes where Hopkins remotely controls the car’s temperature, making Skarsgård sweat in layers while pretending to freeze. Talk about real acting gymnastics—who knew sweating profusely while freezing could be a skill set?
In a world where actors are often shielded by extensive casts and elaborate sets, Skarsgård’s experience is a reminder that sometimes, the most harrowing performances come from the simplest setups. ‘Locked’ is now playing in theaters, and if you’re looking for a film that encapsulates the essence of torment and isolation, this might just be your ticket. But, dear reader, prepare yourself to appreciate the nuances of acting—especially when it involves a car, a camera, and a whole lot of emotional turmoil. Class dismissed. Try not to let this newfound wisdom go to waste.
Sources: Celebrity Storm
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