An Interview with Dylan McDermott: From Laroy Texas to Spider-Man

🎭Dylan McDermott was excited to work with John Mararo and Steve Z in Laroy Texas as they were a perfect fit for their roles.

💀Dylan McDermott believes that playing villains should focus on finding the humanity in the characters rather than portraying them as purely evil.

🎞️Dylan McDermott appreciates Shane Atkinson's writing and direction in Laroy Texas, comparing it to the Coen Brothers' films.

🦎Dylan McDermott expresses his disappointment in not being able to portray the Lizard character in Spider-Man 2 as originally planned.

🎥Dylan McDermott speaks positively about working with first-time director Shane Atkinson, praising his vision and ability to achieve the desired tone.

How did Dylan McDermott join the Laroy Texas project?

—Dylan McDermott joined the Laroy Texas project through his longtime friendship with co-star John Mararo. He was excited to work with the talented cast.

What was it like playing a scary character in Laroy Texas?

—Dylan McDermott believes his characters should be seen as misunderstood rather than scary. He enjoys exploring the complexity and depth of his roles.

Did Dylan McDermott find it challenging to separate from his characters after filming?

—Dylan McDermott does not believe in the method acting approach. He prefers to fully embody his characters during filming and leave them behind when the day is done.

Did Dylan McDermott feel that playing the Lizard character in Spider-Man 2 was a missed opportunity?

—Dylan McDermott acknowledges that playing the Lizard would have been a fantastic opportunity, especially under director Sam Raimi's guidance.

What was Dylan McDermott's experience working with first-time director Shane Atkinson?

—Dylan McDermott had a great experience working with Shane Atkinson, praising his strong vision and ability to bring out the best performances from the cast.

00:19Dylan McDermott joined Laroy Texas through his friendship with co-star John Mararo.

01:35Dylan McDermott prefers to think of his scary characters as misunderstood rather than purely evil.

06:30Dylan McDermott compares the writing and direction of Laroy Texas to the films of the Coen Brothers.

09:49Dylan McDermott regrets not being able to play the Lizard character in Spider-Man 2 as originally planned.

08:11Dylan McDermott had a great experience working with first-time director Shane Atkinson.