Maor Shvizer Discusses Challenges of Portraying Cult Follower in 'The Escape'
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Actor Maor Shvizer spoke about the difficulties of playing Eisner, a cult follower in the drama "The Escape," including growing a beard that hindered kissing his newborn son. Shvizer developed the character from a place of seeking revenge after experiencing humiliation. The interview was conducted by fellow actor Ben Sultan, who is also Shvizer's brother-in-law.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Actor Maor Shvizer found growing a beard for his role in "The Escape" difficult, especially for kissing his newborn son.
- Shvizer portrayed Eisner, a devoted follower of a fictional cult leader in the drama "The Escape."
- Shvizer believes his character's desire for revenge stemmed from childhood humiliation.
- The interview was with actor Ben Sultan, who is also Shvizer's brother-in-law.
- Shvizer prefers playing "different, distant, and exaggerated" characters.
Actor Maor Shvizer discussed the physical and emotional challenges of portraying Eisner, a devoted follower of a fictional cult leader in the "The Escape" drama, currently airing on Keshet 12. Shvizer described growing an "especially long" beard for seven months, which he found difficult, particularly because it interfered with kissing his newborn son, Neta. He also noted that his wife, actress Niv Sultan, likely found the beard unpleasant.
Shvizer explained his approach to the character, stating that he believes Eisner was humiliated and mocked in his youth, which fueled a desire for revenge and to inflict similar humiliation on others. He elaborated that he built the character from the perspective of "why a person reaches such places, such psychosis, of evil," suggesting a difficult childhood as a potential cause.
The interview took place with fellow actor Ben Sultan, who is also Niv Sultan's brother. Sultan inquired about Shvizer's preparation for the role, highlighting their real-life family connection. Shvizer expressed a preference for playing "different, distant, and exaggerated" characters.
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