Stellan Skarsgård doesn’t believe in bad guys

Stellan Skarsgård, the Swedish actor, discusses his extensive career, including his recent Golden Globe Award and Oscar nomination for "Sentimental Value." Skarsgård reflects on identifying with his character in the film and the challenges he faced after suffering a stroke, including memorizing lines, which led him to adopt a unique prompting technique. He shares insights from working with directors like Lars von Trier, emphasizing the importance of making mistakes in art, and recalls his experiences with Robin Williams in "Good Will Hunting," highlighting Williams' improvisational style. Skarsgård also touches on his roles in "Mamma Mia" and "Chernobyl," and his transformative role as Baron Harkonnen in "Dune," which required eight hours of makeup. He concludes by reflecting on aging in the film industry and his children's careers as actors.