Tobey Maguire explains why he needed to performed essentially the most wicked character in ‘Babylon’

Throughout Tobey Maguire‘s career, which spans over three decades, he has displayed his acting abilities in various roles. While many may recognize him as Spider-Man from the Marvel franchise, the now 47-year-old showed his range by starring in more serious films, including 2009’s Brothers, 2013’s The Great Gatsby, and Labor Day. Maguire is placing his expertise to the take a look at once more, this time within the newly launched movie Babylon as he portrays the function of a drug addict named James McKay.

Babylon showcases the lives of actors and actresses because the film business in Hollywood adjustments from silent to sound movies. The film additionally stars Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, Phoebe Tonkin, Olivia Wilde, Samara Weaving, Max Minghella, and plenty of others. 

During a latest interview with Entertainment Weekly, Maguire revealed what initially drew him to McKay. The star informed the publication on Dec. 24 it was as a result of McKay was “unusual,” and he preferred the character’s villainous function within the film. Maguire stated:  

There was one thing form of interesting about taking part in James, as a result of he was uncommon and I actually preferred the character. I preferred the function that he performs within the story, and the place he comes [into play], hoisting the movie and these guys into that underbelly, into that world. It appeared like enjoyable. And I didn’t have a very clear imaginative and prescient of what I might do, which was form of thrilling. There was simply numerous chance within the characterization.

Further within the dialog, Maguire shared that though he was taking a look at different roles, the Pleasantville star pivoted in the direction of McKay. Maguire disclosed that he doesn’t remorse his determination as a result of after the movie wrapped and the forged might watch it, he couldn’t think about taking part in the opposite characters as a result of the actors portrayed them so nicely. While complimenting his co-stars, the daddy of two said, 

Well, there have been different issues that I used to be taking a look at that appeared enjoyable, too. But I simply acquired pulled to McKay. And it’s humorous, too: Obviously as soon as issues are finished, and also you’re taking a look at what different actors did within the different roles that have been potentialities — and so they’re simply so good — you go, Oh, I couldn’t think about anyone else having finished that. They’re so good. But I simply gravitated to James.

Production for Babylon was initially scheduled to start out in California in 2020, however due to the pandemic, it was finally delayed. Filming finally started on July 1, 2021, and finish in October of that yr. 

Babylon is now out in theaters.