Actor Maor Shvizer Discusses Challenges of Playing Cult Member in 'The Escape'
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Actor Maor Shvizer discussed his role as Eisner in the drama "The Escape," detailing the challenges of growing a long beard for the part, which interfered with kissing his newborn son. He also explained his interpretation of the character's motivations, suggesting that past humiliation led to a desire for revenge. The interview took place on V1, a platform associated with Keshet 12.
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- Actor Maor Shvizer found it difficult to kiss his newborn son due to a long beard for his role.
- Shvizer plays Eisner, a devoted follower of a fictional cult leader in the drama "The Escape."
- The actor grew the beard for seven months, calling it a "nightmare" that got food stuck in it.
- He believes his character's desire to humiliate others stems from past childhood mockery.
- The interview was conducted by fellow actor Ben Sultan for V1.
Actor Maor Shvizer is portraying Eisner, a devoted follower of a fictional cult leader in the drama "The Escape," currently airing on Keshet 12. In a conversation with fellow actor Ben Sultan for V1, Shvizer detailed the physical preparations for the role, which included growing an exceptionally long beard. This beard, he explained, made it difficult to kiss his newborn son, Neta, and was likely uncomfortable for his wife, Niv Sultan, as well. Shvizer described the beard as a "nightmare," noting that food would get stuck in it and it was not aesthetically pleasing. He also reflected on the psychological motivations behind his character, Eisner, suggesting that past humiliation and mockery likely fueled a desire for revenge. Shvizer stated that he built the character from the perspective of understanding why someone might descend into such psychosis and evil, attributing it to a difficult childhood where he was laughed at and humiliated, leading to a drive to humiliate others in return. The full conversation between Shvizer and Sultan is available on V1.
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