Taron Egerton Talks a "complete psycho" Jason Bateman as He Reveals His Little Dirty Secret Behind His 'Carry-On' Antiques

Published 12/22/2024, 10:26 PM CST

Not every Hollywood actor reveals their true self off-screen. Jason Bateman, for instance, preserves his energy and aura personality for his on-screen characters. While playing the quiet, calculating man with a tinge of humor from his initial days has been his little clever tactic for a while, his hit Netflix crime thriller series, Ozark, confirmed his mantra. Now, his latest project has uncovered more of his hidden traits, thanks to insights from co-star Taron Egerton.

Although there is not much difference between public image and private self, his on-screen tactics are something to know about through Egerton's revelations.

Taron Egerton walks through Jason Bateman's 'dangerous' self on Carry-On

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Speaking in an interview with Comicbook.com, Taron Egerton revealed his two cents on Jason Bateman's intense performance in their latest film, Carry-On. Agreeing to host Chris Killian, Egerton weighed in on how Bateman turned into a "complete psycho" in the film, only to do justice to his part. Having praised his dedication to the character, the star went on to reveal some Bateman-special tactics that helped him ace his scenes.

Concurring with how dangerous Bateman felt on screen while trying to do justice to his character, Egerton revealed how “He is so cold and dead-eyed in it," and that apparently worked as the little special secret that worked wonders. Nevertheless, despite his intense dedication, Egerton revealed he is a really 'very lovely' and friendly person to work with.

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Not just Egerton, Jason Bateman's female co-star Sophia Carson too could not help but hail praises to his first ever bag guy gigs in his career. 

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In a PEOPLE digital cover interview, Sofia Carson recently praised Jason Bateman's villainous role in Carry-On. Taken aback by his "extraordinary" antiques as the bad guy, in contrast to his usual comedic roles, Carson gushed about the state. His character, the Traveler, is a mysterious man at LAX who makes a threatening call to TSA agent Ethan Kopek.

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The Traveler demands Ethan let a passenger, Mateo, through security without inspecting his luggage. If Ethan refuses, the Traveler is ser to kill his pregnant girlfriend Nora. Bateman's character is "not a typical sleek villain," as said by his co-star, Carson, underscoring the actor's versatility throughout his career reflected in the movie's record-breaking feat.

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