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Magnussen: Tech Titans Still 'F cked Up' Despite Power
13 Apr
Summary
- Actor Billy Magnussen plays a tech mogul, Duncan Park, in 'The Audacity'.
- Magnussen describes the character as delusional and fighting internal morals.
- The series explores the toxic culture and damaged humanity of Silicon Valley figures.
Billy Magnussen takes on the complex role of Duncan Park, a tech mogul grappling with immense power in the new AMC series "The Audacity." Magnussen portrays Duncan as someone who still perceives himself as weak, making his actions all the more dangerous.
The actor elaborated that Duncan embodies the "move fast, break things" mentality, failing to acknowledge his own disruptive influence. Magnussen admires the show's writer, Jonathan Glatzer, for capturing the depth and complexity of such characters.
"The Audacity" features a cast of acclaimed comedic actors, including Sarah Goldberg and Zach Galifianakis, exploring the machinations of the tech world. Magnussen noted the show functions as a tragedy, highlighting the lost and delusional humanity of its figures.
He explained that characters like Simon Helberg's are driven by childhood trauma, attempting to mend past hurts through technology, only to find they remain broken at the peak of their success. Magnussen suggested Silicon Valley figures were not the popular ones in school.
Magnussen views his character, Duncan Park, not as inherently bad but as someone who embraced a "poisonous" tech world, becoming delusional. He sees Duncan as lost, internally battling his morals while striving for success within his environment.
Despite the demanding nature of playing such a character, Magnussen expressed enthusiasm for a potential second season, emphasizing the collaborative nature of filmmaking and his pride in the project.
