Ben Mendelsohn on 'Rogue One,' 'Bloodline,' and his second act

(Published 12/29/16)
Ben Mendelsohn is flying high. The Emmy-winning actor opens up about his turn as the newest Star Wars villain in 'Rogue One,' what it's like to be pegged as the bad guy, and the delight of being in high demand after years of struggling.

[@kimberlymorningstar8628]

Discovered Ben Mendelsohn on Bloodline only recently and now I'm watching all of his work that's available. He and Gary Oldman? You can't get much better than that. Hats off Mr. Mendelsohn, you're an extremely talented man.

[@alyssiakirkhart]

Hat's off to Larry for asking him good questions. Too many interviewers ask him silly things, and the audience doesn't get to draw how marvelously deep and talented Ben is.

[@controloz3310]

I love Ben Mendelsohn. He’s my fave Australian actor hands down.

[@TheJessy8888]

''Mr.king''.... that was cute... and ben mendelsohn is one of the finest actors out there... seen him in bloodline and wouldn't have guessed he is an aussie, he rocked that american accent as he rocked the english accent in starred up and dark hours... hope he gets more and more recognition

[@velvetbruise]

Loved him in The Outsider too!

[@deboraheden6418]

He’s been in some great Australian films too worth a watch. He’s one of our best exports

[@audacious6312]

I love this man. Everybody should talk with such passion about everything!

[@fnq-8890]

Mendo was like that at school, always winding up the teachers.

[@controloz3310]

Queenslander oh my goodness. Did you go to school with him?

[@nickfatsis9607]

Which school was that Queenslander?

[@kucerapaul]

Indeed, a cheeky lad out of school as well

[@cuteprettynailsshop9591]

Larry King: "I was a child during WWII.
Me: "Jesus Christ!"

[@eirelyn86]

A 24:31 interview with Ben Mendelsohn still doesn't feel long enough. ♥

[@Feenix102]

Nice bloke. Seems very genuine. :o)

[@InFiiLtRaTor]

So Larry King straight up spoils the movie and Mendo is like ummmmm.... noooo... that doesn't happen XD

[@hus4berg]

Pure talent!

[@alexphotoman]

Love this guy!

[@kxmode]

The man who built the Death Star. So funny we're like "he's so awesome!" But think about it? The Death Star blew up Alderaan, a planet with 2 billion people. TWO BILLION PEOPLE.

[@donna25871]

The Year My Voice Broke and The Big Steal are great films.

[@christurner4878]

He's a beast, fantastic in Animal Kingdom. I think he mis judged how good Rogue One was though

[@arshclair342]

Ur a legend

[@timsika7655]

Great interview. Larry King is still king.

[@mickeyroulette503]

Ben is the goat!🤟

[@heathers.5484]

I love Ben!

[@mediumpurple4994]

What a man.

[@nicolelynn4875]

Good interview. I think Larry was saying he's an honorary Jew? We claim you. 😊

[@sharontuck9426]

I do love Ben & not just because he is an Aussie 💜