Quote by Steve Coogan

I'm just attracted to playing people who are ostensible unlikable. That's not to say that there's something in there that makes you care. It might be that you just find them so awful that you just can't stop watching, like a car crash.

I'm just attracted to playing people who are ostensible unli

Summary

This quote expresses the actor's fascination with portraying characters who may initially appear unlikable or repulsive. However, it also acknowledges that there is a certain compelling quality in such characters that captivates audiences, comparable to the feeling of being unable to look away from a car crash. Despite their unpleasantness, these characters still possess something intriguing that makes viewers invested in their stories, even if it's not necessarily a sympathetic connection.

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