Steve Buscemi likes playing characters who are 'a little broken'
Steve Buscemi prefers playing flawed characters to the good guys.
Steve Buscemi likes playing characters who are "a little broken".
Appearing on the SmartLess podcast, he said: “I’ve always been drawn to people who are a little broken. That’s where the humanity is.”
From twitchy criminals (Reservoir Dogs) to haunted politicians (Boardwalk Empire), Buscemi has made a career out of playing the kind of characters you wouldn’t necessarily invite to dinner — but can’t stop watching.
He said: “I don’t mind if the character’s not likable.
“As long as there’s something real there — some vulnerability or contradiction — I’m in.”
He added: “I love watching people figure things out
