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And to do so, hes willing to manipulate the truth however he can.
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It was that duality that drew Gyllenhaal to the role.
I didnt really want to do a mustache-twisting character, Gyllenhaal tells EW.
I just didnt really have a desire to play a lot of the villains Ive seen in larger movies.
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I still think he isnt that.
I still think his intentions are pretty true, and I love that about him.
Gyllenhaal adds that he anddirector Jon Wattswere particularly interested in exploring Mysterios manipulation of the truth.
Hed look right at home in an Avengers class photo.
Its a surprisingly self-aware twist for a Marvel movie, and its one that Gyllenhaal leaned into.
The truth is you guys are all watching a movie that isnt real, Gyllenhaal says.
These people dont actually fly around, and thats his comment.
Its a movie about making a movie, which I think is what Jons done so brilliantly.
I play director, producer, filmmaker, and special effects.
I play all department heads in this movie.
I love that about it.
And,Watts adds, 2019 technology makes Mysterios M.O.
There is a pretty clear modern-day equivalent with AR and holographic projectors and deep fakes, Watts says.
Theres a difference between doing good and not doing good.
Hes not just a guy Peter has to fight.
I dont want to play that.
I want to play it [so] that Peters left with a lesson.
In this case, I think Peter walks away going, Huh.
I liked him and he did all this.
