ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with Depravity star Dermot Mulroney about the new thriller film directed by Paul Tamasy. Mulroney discussed his unique role, with just one line, and more. Depravity also stars Victoria Justice, Devon Ross, Taylor John Sith, and Sasha Luss and is available to purchase digitally now.
Interview: Depravity's Dermot Mulroney on His Screen Presence, in Just One Sentence
"When three residents suspect their reclusive neighbor is a serial killer, they break into his apartment and discover a hidden fortune in stolen art. But their discovery turns into a nightmare as they become entangled in a sadistic game of survival where every corner hides a new horror. Outsmart the killer or become his next victim," the synopsis reads.
Tyler Treese: I was so interested in talking to you about this because this is a largely non-verbal role. You say one word, but your character is so important to the plot and you also dominate so many of these early scenes just with your sheer presence. So how did you approach that as an actor?
Dermot Mulroney: It was a challenge in itself. For that reason alone, I had a great director, Paul Tamasy, who had the whole vision worked out in his head. So I had very little to do with how the character looked. He suggested that haircut, and maybe I have a partial goatee, so that look was his choice and the wardrobe. But actually, just the atmosphere, the cinema of this film is so impressive. It shows how little you can say to make a big impression. It's also used so wisely in this scenario, the non-verbal aspect of my character.
