According to RTE, Colin Farrell shared his thoughts after winning a Golden Globe for his role in a comic book adaptation, specifically as The Penguin.
RTE shares Colin Farrell’s comments following his victory at the Golden Globes for his portrayal of The Penguin in a comics-inspired production.
Colin Farrell has openly stated that he doesn’t view himself as belonging to the exclusive circle of actors who have portrayed renowned comic book villains, even though he won a Golden Globe for his role as The Penguin.
As a passionate cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve clinched my third Golden Globe! This time around, it was for my depiction of Oswald Cobblepot, famously known as The Penguin, in the HBO series carrying the same name. With this victory, I find myself standing shoulder-to-shoulder with cinematic greats like Joaquin Phoenix, who triumphed in 2020 for his role in Joker, and the late, extraordinary Heath Ledger, who was posthumously honored in 2009 for The Dark Knight. What a privilege to be mentioned among such illustrious company!
In the post-ceremony gathering, Farrell remarked: “In my opinion, those two actors are exceptionally talented, gifted, and brilliant film artists I’ve ever come across and been influenced by.
After considering their work, he remarked: “Heath’s portrayal in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight was exceptional, leaving a lasting impression for future audiences. And Joaquin’s interpretation of The Joker, as evidenced by the numerous awards he received and his Oscar recognition – it was truly remarkable.
He went on saying: “It’s quite flattering, really, to be mentioned in the same breath as those exceptional performances. Nevertheless, I view it all primarily from a fan’s perspective. I don’t feel like I belong in that group of greats, and I doubt I’ll return home tonight thinking I’ve joined their ranks.
It seems unusual that villains are given so much focus in modern movies, overshadowing the heroes. This trend, which has likely been ongoing for longer than we realize, is problematic due to the glamorization of villainy in entertainment. In earlier decades, some comic book characters who were initially portrayed as good were manipulated into becoming criminals for sensationalism by unscrupulous editors, writers, and artists. This practice is reprehensible because it reduces complex characters on the side of good to one-dimensional evil figures, often for the sake of cheap sensationalism. When a writer chooses to portray a character as villainous instead of heroic, it can indicate a dislike for that character, which is both atrocious and offensive.
Regarding Farrell receiving an award for his TV show, it wouldn’t excite me even if the Golden Globes weren’t as progressive as they are today. Based on the significant decline in ratings, it seems others aren’t interested either. It’s puzzling why an actor is being honored for portraying a villain, while shows with a science fiction twist like Superman rarely get attention. This also underscores how the iconic status of Superman has diminished, primarily due to a franchise that leans heavily towards darkness.
originally published here.
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