Synopsis
Javier Bardem discusses his iconic hair as Anton Chigurh in ‘No Country For Old Men’, revealing it was his real hair, not a wig. His portrayal has been deemed the most realistic depiction of a psychopath, earning critical acclaim.Key Takeaways
- Javier Bardem’s hair in ‘No Country For Old Men’ was real.
- His role as Anton Chigurh is considered highly realistic.
- The film has won multiple prestigious awards.
- He endured his unique hairstyle for two months.
- The character's hair contributed significantly to his chilling persona.
Mumbai, March 10 (NationPress) The performance of actor Javier Bardem as the psychopathic Anton Chigurh in the Coen Brothers’ film ‘No Country For Old Men’ has garnered an immense fan base globally. This character is so memorable that it has been recognized as the most authentic cinematic portrayal of a psychopath by a group of psychologists in the Journal of Forensic Sciences. A significant aspect of this character's chilling yet formidable presence is his distinctive hairstyle.
During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Bardem revealed that the hair he sported in the film was indeed his own.
The host remarked, “You’ve gone blonde in ‘Skyfall’, but your iconic bad hair won you an Oscar. I always thought it was a wig, but it wasn’t.”
Bardem replied, “No, it wasn’t a wig, unfortunately. I had to endure that style for two months in Santa Fe. No matter what I did, it always maintained that shape. When I went shopping, everyone would freak out. I even had to wear a hairnet to keep it in place. On the final day of filming, I took an elevator to the first floor of the building where we were shooting.”
He continued, “As the elevator doors opened, everyone on the crew was wearing wigs. The Coen Brothers were right there in front of me with their creations.”
‘No Country For Old Men’ achieved remarkable success, winning four awards at the 80th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, three British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), and two Golden Globes.
