The Reason Behind Matthew McConaughey Taking On The Man in Black In The 'Dark Tower' | THR News

The transcript discusses the villain Walter, played by Matthew McConaughey, in the movie 'The Dark Tower'. Unlike many modern villains with complex motivations, Walter is portrayed as purely evil, a characteristic that both the director Nikolaj Arcel and McConaughey found appealing. The transcript contrasts Walter with other villains like Michael Keaton's Vulture in 'Spiderman: Homecoming', who have clear motivations. The director emphasizes that Walter's character is meant to embody chaos and evil without any redeeming qualities. The transcript concludes with a call to action to watch the movie.

What makes Walter, the villain in the Dark Tower, stand out from other villains?

• He is misunderstood.

• He seeks redemption.

• He is purely evil with no redeeming qualities.

• He has a tragic backstory.

How does the character of Walter differ from villains in recent films?

• He is a hero in disguise.

• He has a complex personal drama.

• He is motivated by revenge.

• He lacks any clear motivations or personal drama.

Which character is mentioned as an example of a villain with clear motivations?

• Thanos from Avengers

• Michael Keaton's Vulture in Spiderman Homecoming

• The Joker from Batman

• Walter from the Dark Tower

What was Matthew McConaughey's reaction to playing Walter?

• He refused to play the role.

• He wanted to add a backstory to Walter.

• He was excited about the character's pure evilness.

• He was hesitant due to the character's evil nature.

What is the director's view on Walter's character?

• Walter is a misunderstood hero.

• Walter is purely evil with no excuses.

• Walter is a tragic figure.

• Walter is seeking redemption.