The Timeline of Michael Fassbender's Career

🎭Fassbender discovered his passion for acting at 17 after realizing he wouldn't become a successful guitarist.

🌟He dropped out of Drama Center London after the Christmas show in his third year and started pursuing acting opportunities.

🎥Fassbender got his breakthrough role in the TV series Band of Brothers, which led to more acting opportunities.

🌊He auditioned for Pearl Harbor and Band of Brothers within a span of two weeks.

🌌Fassbender's role as Magneto in the X-Men film series required him to develop a specific accent, which even Ian McKellen was not aware of at first.

When did Michael Fassbender start pursuing acting?

—Fassbender discovered his passion for acting at 17 and started pursuing it seriously after dropping out of Drama Center London.

What was Fassbender's breakthrough role?

—His breakthrough role was in the TV series Band of Brothers, which opened doors for more acting opportunities.

What was Fassbender's experience working with Quentin Tarantino?

—Fassbender had a surreal experience working with Tarantino and was inspired by his passion for film and attention to detail.

How did Fassbender prepare for his role in 12 Years a Slave?

—Fassbender approached his role without judgment and focused on understanding the character's motivations and facilitating the story.

What was Fassbender's experience working with masks in the film Frank?

—Working with masks allowed Fassbender to convey emotions through stillness and let the audience interpret the character's thoughts and feelings.

00:26Fassbender discovered his passion for acting at 17 after realizing he wouldn't become a successful guitarist.

02:07His breakthrough role was in the TV series Band of Brothers, which opened doors for more acting opportunities.

06:36Fassbender's role as Magneto in the X-Men film series required him to develop a specific accent, which even Ian McKellen was not aware of at first.

08:40Fassbender approached his role in 12 Years a Slave without judgment, focusing on understanding the character's motivations and facilitating the story.

12:32Working with masks in the film Frank allowed Fassbender to convey emotions through stillness and let the audience interpret the character's thoughts and feelings.