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Massey: Serial killer role was mentally taxing
19 Sep
Summary
- Vikrant Massey found playing a serial killer in Sector 36 challenging.
- Massey hesitated due to previous portrayals of serial killers.
- Therapy helped Massey detach from intense roles like A Death in the Gunj.
Vikrant Massey shared the profound impact of portraying a serial killer in the Nithari-inspired film 'Sector 36.' Released in 2024 on Netflix, the film drew inspiration from the disturbing events of the 2006 Nithari case. Massey confessed to having initial reservations about the role, not due to its potential personal toll, but because he feared reducing a serial killer portrayal to mere shock value.
He explained that while actors grow accustomed to separating personal and professional lives, some roles leave a lasting impression. Massey cited his experience in 'A Death in the Gunj' as particularly affecting, stating it "wore him down." This led him to begin therapy to help detach from intense characters and manage the emotional weight of his roles.
