Steve Buscemi likes playing characters who are 'a little broken'

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