I fancy myself at being pretty good at understanding a script and finding the weaknesses, and then making them more radical than they are. People tend to listen to me. Mads Mikkelsen fancyfindgood Change image and share on social
If you have to be frightening, you need some actors around you to be really frightened. And if they're not frightened, you're not so frightening anymore. In the same way, people say, 'I think you come in, and you're really sexy'. But how do you play sexy? It depends on the eyes that are looking. Mads Mikkelsen actoranymoredepend share on social
I don't wear cologne. I do occasionally, but anytime I take a shower, I just put on deodorant. That's basically what I smell like. Mads Mikkelsen anytimebasicallycologne Change image and share on social
If people need to be informed by lines, then there's no reason why the actor is saying the line except for information for the audience; I think there's something wrong. Mads Mikkelsen actoraudienceinform Change image and share on social
I was a gymnast for many years before I was a dancer, so it comes in pretty handy when we do stunts. Mads Mikkelsen dancergymnasthandy Change image and share on social
I don't necessarily prefer playing villains. I know a lot of people say they are more fun, but if the scriptwriter has done their work well, you can find something realistic in a villain and find the mistakes in a hero - it's all down to the writing. Mads Mikkelsen findfunhero share on social
I like to stay home with my family. But travel is good in a way. It makes you redefine each other each time you see each other. Also, it helps that I think my wife is the hottest woman in the world. Mads Mikkelsen familygoodhelp Change image and share on social
I did a crazy version of 'Romeo and Juliet' once, and I played Romeo. Mads Mikkelsen crazyjulietplay Change image and share on social
I have an older brother who is an actor as well. Mads Mikkelsen actorbrotherold Change image and share on social