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The Journal. · Sunday, September 6, 2026

Lee Pace on the Appeal of Playing Villains

When asked about the best part of playing a bad guy or a villain, actor Lee Pace stated that it's fun. He also believes that audiences enjoy watching villains.

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In general, what's the best part of playing a bad guy or a villain?
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It's fun.
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And I think the audience has a good time with the heel.
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Heard on The Journal. — “My Monday Morning: Lee Pace, published Sunday, September 6, 2026. Heardvine summarizes and quotes with attribution and timestamps, and links to the original everywhere.
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