In Wes Anderson’s latest film titled “The Phoenician Scheme“, Benicio del Toro plays a character who repeatedly eludes death. The cunning billionaire Anatole “Zsa-Zsa” Korda, portrayed by an ambitious industrialist with numerous foes, is a recurring target of assassination attempts. This element adds excitement to the movie, and it’s even more enjoyable when you notice that del Toro’s characters have met their end on multiple occasions throughout his extensive film career.
Was there a particular on-screen demise that he favors? I attempted to ascertain this during the virtual press day for “The Phoenician Scheme” last week, where I had the opportunity to interview the actor along with co-stars Michael Cera and Mia Threapleton. With numerous possibilities to select from – such as his transformation into a “human Pez dispenser” in Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s “Sin City,” or being murdered by Robert de Niro in “The Fan” – he opted for the first one instead.
1. You’re often as kind as you were in the beginning, and that initial kindness is always with you. And I found myself in a James Bond film, where I met an unfortunate end by being ground up in a meat grinder.
2. Your innate kindness is reminiscent of its original form, it’s always present with you. Notably, I had the experience of appearing in a James Bond movie, but my character didn’t survive the ordeal of being reduced to pieces in a meat grinder.
3. Kindness is deeply ingrained in you, just as it was at the start, and it never leaves your side. In an intriguing turn of events, I was part of a James Bond film, but alas, my character didn’t make it out alive after being pulverized in a meat grinder.
4. Your kindness is deeply rooted from the beginning, and it’s always there with you. In an unusual twist, I found myself in a James Bond movie, but my fate was grim as I was torn apart by a meat grinder.
5. Your kindness is as strong as ever, just like when we first met, and it remains constant. Remarkably, I had the misfortune of being in a James Bond film, where my character ended up being mangled in a meat grinder.
In the video shown, Michael Cera expressed great delight with his enthusiastic exclamation (“Oh my God! That’s fantastic!”). Without a doubt, that was an amazingly cool decision he made.
If you’re not fully acquainted with the expansive James Bond universe, let me share a tidbit: Benicio del Toro made his debut in the 007 realm with a supporting role in “License To Kill,” Timothy Dalton’s final outing as Bond. Interestingly enough, this was only his second on-screen appearance, following his role as Duke, The Dog-Faced Boy in “Big Top Pee-wee.” In “License To Kill,” Benicio portrayed Dario, a trusted henchman to the drug lord antagonist, Franz Sanchez, skillfully played by Robert Davi.
In the given scene, James Bond finds himself captive under Sanchez, who forces him onto a conveyor belt transporting blocks of cocaine towards an industrial shredder. Dario attempts to execute MI6’s top agent when the bonds on Bond’s wrists loosen, allowing him to grasp the edge of the conveyor, but as 007 hangs precariously, Pam Bouvier (played by Carey Lowell) arrives and shoots Dario. Consequently, Dario is dragged into the shredder and meets a gruesome demise immersed in a cloud of blood-streaked cocaine fragments.
As a movie enthusiast, here’s my take on it: “Watch the scene below, and I believe you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the tender feelings Benicio del Toro portrays.
36 years after his role as a Bond henchman, Benicio del Toro has transformed into the leading actor, and he is joined by an exceptional group of actors in “The Phoenician Scheme,” including Michael Cera, Mia Threapleton, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Fiend, Hope Davis, and Scarlett Johansson. Currently playing in select theaters, it will be widely available in cinemas across the country starting this Friday, June 6.
Read More
- CRK Boss Rush guide – Best cookies for each stage of the event
- Fortress Saga tier list – Ranking every hero
- Glenn Greenwald Sex Tape Leak: Journalist Cites “Maliciously Political” Motives
- Mini Heroes Magic Throne tier list
- Grimguard Tactics tier list – Ranking the main classes
- Castle Duels tier list – Best Legendary and Epic cards
- Cookie Run Kingdom Town Square Vault password
- How to Prepare and Dominate the Awakened Hollyberry Cookie Update
- Hero Tale best builds – One for melee, one for ranged characters
- Overwatch Stadium Tier List: All Heroes Ranked
2025-06-05 02:37