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7 Quick Questions With Scott Glenn : THE BARBER
THE BARBER, which is currently in select theaters and on VOD, tells the tale of Eugene van Wingerdt (Scott Glenn), a small-town barber hiding a dark secret. Twenty years earlier he was arrested for several gruesome murders, but was released due to insufficient evidence. The detective in charge of the case killed himself in despair. Now the detective’s son is in town, with a few secrets of his own. Is he seeking revenge or hoping to learn at the feet of the master? Through the film’s myriad twists and turns, you’ll realize there’s much more to evil than you ever could image.
Recently, WAMG got to ask star Scott Glenn a few quick questions about the film, which comes out on Blu-Ray and DVD April 28. Check it out below:
SCOTT GLENN : What jumped out at me, were the amount of colors I’d have to paint with or riffs to play, if I did this…. also, for me, the seductive unpredictability of the story.
SCOTT GLENN : No…especially someone like Basel. The thing is, he had gone through Chapman, had directed some solid shorts. He had a specific vision of the film. He knew what he was doing from the get-go.
SCOTT GLENN : For me, with every part – it’s a matter of pure apatite – you smell food and start to salivate – it happens on that level. I do think, that with darker characters, you often have more colors to play with.
You have an interesting relationship with Chris Coy in this film. Did you talk prior about how you were going to play things out or was there a bit of improv?
SCOTT GLENN : No, we just let it go – we were both true to the script, but also gave each other breathing room.
You have your bachelors in English from William and Mary college. I’m curious how that has aided in your career?
SCOTT GLENN : I think all of your experiences, good and tough, are responsible for who you are, right now… school was a good experience. Having said that, my career, my whole life in fact, has been the result of pure, good fortune… just very good luck and the ability to see it.
You’ve played a wide variety of roles. Is there a particular type of character, or a type of film genre that you still have yet to play that you would like to?
SCOTT GLENN : A sophisticated, romantic comedy…or…if they ever do a retake on The African Queen…that story.
THE BARBER is in select theaters and on VOD now, and will be available on Blu-Ray and DVD April 28
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