It turns out that at first Viggo Mortensen did not want to take on the role of Tony-Boltun, because it was confident that in Hollywood enough actors of Italian-American origin, which would better embody the character on the screen. However, Peter Farrelli said Mortensen that "if he was convincing quite convincingly as Russian mafia, then the image of the bouncer driver on his shoulder." And indeed, the actor changes the images with the same ease, with which one changes the pose or expression on the photo shoot: here it is an elegant gentleman of the Middle Ages, but is a hooligan with an echidic smirk. All this is explained by the Simple Principle of Mortensen: "My goal is not to make your heroes attractive, but to prove to the audience that they deserve confidence."
February 24, Viggo Mortensen, his colleague Mahershal Ali and the director Peter Farrelli will be held on the Red Carpet "Oscar" and recognize the decision of the film academics. Green Book has a chance to win, as she won the love of many viewers and critics. "This picture tells the story that makes you think, maybe even laugh, but does not give all the answers. I hate when the artist or film imposes the audience to the audience and the worldview. It is much more interesting to involve them in history and give the opportunity to ponder freely, "explained Mortensen.
