Look at the Coen brothers. All their minor characters are as interesting as their protagonists. If the smaller characters are well-written, the whole world of the film becomes enriched. It's not the size of the thing, but the detail. Brendan Gleeson brothercharactercoen share on social
You can channel a lot within a comic framework, and I think 'The Guard' had a lot going on outside of the comedy, which is satisfying. Brendan Gleeson channelcomedycomic Change image and share on social
The horror of a death without dignity has so much implications for the people who are left behind. Brendan Gleeson deathdignityhorror Change image and share on social
I started hitching about the country when I was 16 or 17 years old. I found the music that was played around the country - Irish music - had a particular resonance. Brendan Gleeson countryfindhitch Change image and share on social
I don't maybe follow the normal star profile, and it's not something that I particularly want to embrace in terms of the publicity thing and wanting to be famous and known. Brendan Gleeson embracefamousfollow Change image and share on social
I think it was a possibility, I think we're all kind of delusional like that, we think that we can all carry on being who we are without bending ourselves to make ourselves acceptable and expect someone to come along and see to us and rescue to us. Brendan Gleeson acceptablebendcarry share on social
I find myself really privileged to be able to go in and look at a set that the likes of Hollywood can provide, and say, 'My God, look at the craftsmanship in this; look at the ambition in it, the scale of it.' Brendan Gleeson ambitioncraftsmanshipfind share on social
I hope I'm worthy in my dying. I hope I can maintain myself - that I wouldn't become pathetic and needy, and the worst part of myself come out in adversity. But I'm not afraid of it. It'd be such a silly thing to do! To ruin the life you have by fearing its ending. Brendan Gleeson adversityafraidbad share on social
For me, it's just about keeping the standards up. We're a small country, so we have to punch above our weight. I'm not a great man for doing something just because it's Irish, and you never know what's going to work. But as long as we keep the standards up, people will continue to invest in films. It's as simple as that. Brendan Gleeson continuecountryfilm share on social
I'm very proud of 'Calvary.' It's been doing well; it has legs. It's no easy ride. It packs a punch, this one. Brendan Gleeson calvaryeasyleg Change image and share on social