- I think the way that I worked on this was quite erratic.
I didn't attack it linearly.
I think I was most curious about the medications
that he was taking and the side effects of those medications
that lead us to realizing that we had to have
this wild fluctuation in weight.
So that was something, I don't think,
was expected until I kinda dug into understanding
the medication, the side effects of what he was taking.
That was the beginning.
I read several books
about political assassins that share
a similar personality type to what I,
ultimately, come to find Arthur with.
I'm not gonna say what they are, 'cause,
I think those people have gotten enough attention.
So I'd rather not mention them by name,
the men that I studied, that I based the character on.
And there's probably so many other things
that I just can remember right now.
But I feel like I already answered this question
16 months ago, but thanks for asking again.
- Hey congratulations. - Hi.
- [Reporter] A lot of the praise with the film
is sort of the very unique lens that it puts
on the intellectual property, and obviously,
sequel talk has been going on for two months now.
Do you think that sort of undermines
the artistic expression of the film,
and where do you see the character going if you come back?
- What do you mean, why?
What do you mean why?
- [Reporter] I think there's some criticism that says
we obviously going right into sequels,
this is sort of just predictable
and might undermine the exact reason why,
the film is so unique, I'm not saying that.
- No I don't care who's saying it, it's awesome,
I love whoever says it.
I don't think that I've ever done
too many predictable things. (crowd chuckles)
If that came up
it's not because we're following some rule book,
it's because we feel inspired again
to explore the character more thoroughly.
That'd be the only reason for me to do it.
So, that's all I can say about that.
- [Reporter] Congratulations over here.
- Have you guys been here all night, sitting in here.
- [All] Yes.
- Is it all right or is it awful, are you bored?
Like, do they bring you food, do you have drinks, like?
No, nothing?
You guys had food?
Okay, okay.
There's more space in here than there was in there,
so, I'm not kidding, so, maybe you're doing all right.
- [Reporter] Congratulations.
Speaking of the food, how was the food inside
and what did it mean to you
that they went vegan for tonight?
- This is the first time I've ever eaten the food
at this ceremony, I thought it was excellent.
I was so moved by the decision to make tonight plant-based.
It was such an important step.
The SAG awards, the Critic's Choice awards,
the Governor's ball, whatever else there is
needs to do it as well.
That is a very important statement.
Animal agriculture is the third leading cause
of climate change, it uses 70% of the water,
it pollutes the most water.
The statistics are staggering,
and I think we're coming to a point now,
where the evidence is irrefutable and undeniable.
I think it's somewhat, we're where we've realized
how poisonous tobacco was and secondhand smoking,
and they made it illegal to smoke in public places.
I think now, consuming animal products is no longer
just a personal choice, it is having a drastic
and vast consequence on the rest of the world and all of us.
So I think that it was incredibly brave and compassionate
of HFPA to make that bold decision.
I really commend them for that.
I've never been so proud to attend an award ceremony
as I am tonight, and thank you so much
for asking that question, my publicist is telling me
I need to go home.
(crowd laughs)
Thank you,
thank you very much. (crowd applauds)
Thank you very very much.
(wooshing)