05 juin 2023
La réapparition du personnage de Sallah dans le 5ème Indiana Jones a été applaudie lors de l’avant-première à Cannes, le film sort le 28 juin, nous avons demandé à l’acteur qui l’incarne, John Rhys-Davies, s’il comprenait la sympathie des fans pour ce personnage qui fait de brèves apparitions dans trois épisodes de la saga..
Autre rôle marquant dans sa carrière : celui du Nain Gimli dans la trilogie du Seigneur des anneaux (2001-2003) de Peter Jackson, comment a t-il vécu à l'interieur de ce costume ?...
Outre ces deux figures emblématiques et plutôt sympathiques, John Rhys-Davies a incarné des personnages plus antipathiques, à priori, comme celui de Maximilien Arturo de la série "Sliders", un personnage complexe et fascinant ; dans "Tuer n'est pas jouer" (titre original : "The Living Daylights"), sorti en 1987 il incarne le général Leonid Pushkin, chef du KGB, initialement présenté comme potentiellement antagoniste, il se révèle être un allié de James Bond... nous avons demandé à John Rhys-Davies s’il préférait jouer les gentils ou les méchants ...
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The return of the character Sallah in the 5th Indiana Jones was applauded at the premiere in Cannes 2023. The film is set to release on June 28. We asked the actor who portrays him, John Rhys-Davies, if he understood the fans’ affection for this character who makes brief appearances in three episodes of the saga.
Rhys-Davies shared his insights on the character’s appeal, discussing the charm and humor that Sallah brings to the Indiana Jones series. He also touched on the character’s loyalty and bravery, traits that have endeared him to audiences worldwide.
Another significant role in his career is that of the Dwarf Gimli in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003). Rhys-Davies shared his experiences of working within the constraints of the costume, the physical challenges it presented, and the ways it helped him embody the character of Gimli.
Beyond these two iconic and rather likable figures, John Rhys-Davies has portrayed more antagonistic characters, such as Maximilian Arturo in the series “Sliders,” a complex and fascinating character. In “The Living Daylights” (“Tuer n’est pas jouer”), released in 1987, he plays General Leonid Pushkin, head of the KGB. Initially presented as potentially antagonistic, he turns out to be an ally of James Bond.
We asked John Rhys-Davies if he preferred playing heroes or villains. His response provided a fascinating insight into the actor’s approach to his craft, discussing the unique challenges and rewards of both types of roles. He also shared his thoughts on the importance of complex characters in storytelling, regardless of whether they are ‘good’ or ‘bad.’
