He was able to walk that line of psychopath and entertainer while maintaining his sense of humor in some pretty dark places. SO: Tom Hardy's performance in Bronson was certainly an influence. Were you inspired by any other performances in your portrayal of Trevor? It was always exciting, though, because I loved the opportunity to perform something that didn't always feel comfortable or right to me as an actor. SO: It was certainly sometimes a challenge to find the reality as an actor in an otherwise seemingly crazy, psychotic world where I said and did some pretty outrageous things. Were there any scenes that were particularly difficult to act? No, I was never concerned because it is acting - it's the same thing as when I was 12 years old pretending I was a British soldier with a gun and bayonet in the theater - it's play. My first day of shooting was one of the most graphic and violent acts, so it set the bar. SO: What horrible things? Are you telling me that Trevor does reprehensible things? Hee hee. If there were things I didn't understand about the character of Trevor - I made it make sense.ĭid you have any concerns about playing a character who does such horrible things? It was so great as an actor because if I just trusted the words written - those words informed my choices and how Trevor came to life. Nuances and character traits that began to appear - his walk, his manner of speech, his reactions, definitely informed his development throughout the game. SO: Trevor definitely evolved (not sure if that's the best word to describe Trevor's change) as I performed him. How much did the Trevor character change as you acted him? In other words, from the original script to what's in the game now? I tend to bump into the same wall over and over and over again when I attempt to control any character in a game. SO: I have not played it, but I have put it into a console and watched the beginning. Have you played the game? Do you plan to? They have enjoyed his impulsive, psychopathic nature but have reveled in his humor - that has been great to hear! I wanted to make him multidimensional, and fans are responding to that. Steven Ogg: It has been really wonderful! I have been so thrilled that the GTA fans have responded so positively to the performance. What has the response been so far to your work as Trevor?