Modern actors take themselves too seriously, says Ian McShane
Ian McShane believes actors have changed their approach to how they work.
Ian McShane thinks modern actors "take themselves too seriously".
The 81-year-old star has worked with some of the best-known actors in the history of the movie business, including Richard Burton, John Hurt and Oliver Reed, and Ian has accused up-and-coming actors of being too serious in their approach.
Reflecting on his experience of working with Oliver, Ian told the Guardian newspaper: "We did 'Sitting Target' together. I knew him before that and we had a good time together.
"The trouble was he became inclined to be a bit of a bully when he drank, but he was charming most of the time."
Meanwhile, Richard told Ian that he reminded him of Dame Elizabeth Taylor, his wife.
Ian - who has enjoyed success in Britain and in Hollywood - continued: "Richard was terrific.
"I think he was very underrated when we did 'Villain' and I played his bisexual driver fixer, Wolfie. There’s the infamous scene where we’re about to get it on and he looked at me and said: 'I’m very glad you’re playing this part.' I said: 'Really, Richard?' He said: 'Yes, because you remind me of Elizabeth.' I said: 'Well, that’s nice.'"
In recent years, Ian has worked with Keanu Reeves on the 'John Wick' film franchise, and he believes that his co-star is an outlier in the movie business.
The veteran actor admitted that he's relished the experience of working with Keanu, 59, on the money-spinning franchise.
Ian explained: "Most modern actors take themselves too seriously.
"Keanu is one of the most wonderful human beings I’ve ever met. Keanu is by no stretch of the imagination a ball of fun, but he’s seriously sensitive and great to work with."
