Timothy Spall, known for playing Wormtail, recently did an interview with
The Times of India on his appearances in
Sweeney Todd and
Harry Potter. He started off by discussing what it was like working with Johnny Depp, then moved on to reveal that he completely loves playing the villain.
Quote:
What do you look for in a role?
I look for roles that stimulate my appetite for good work and stir the actor within. But more than anything else, I absolutely love playing evil and disgusting characters. They evoke a stronger reaction than good characters and to bring about a certain meanness is more challenging for an actor. I love being hated and look forward to people coming up to me and telling me what an evil man I am (laughs).
Like your character Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter series?
Yes, very much like that. That was again one role I’m going to cherish forever. Though my grandchildren hoped that I’d not betrayed the Potters. But I am proud of that role and my grandchildren are proud that their grand-dad is a part of the Potter family.
You can read the rest of the interview
here.