Oscar Isaac Talks 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Casting News & 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Teaser Trailer [VIDEOS] Watch "Fare Thee Well" Singer Geek Out About Roles!
We're all still pretty excited about the recent debut of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer from last week, so we're not surprised that the 2015 film's star, Oscar Isaac, is also nerding out over the preview! In a recent interview, the actor, who can be seen in the trailer piloting a Rebel Alliance Fighter, gushed over his excitement for the project. Staying in the "nerd" realm, Isaac also expressed his feelings about his recent casting news for X-Men: Apocalypse as the 2016 movie's title character and main villain!
Speaking with MTV News this week, Isaac got the chance to talk a bit about the amazing Force Awakens teaser trailer and working with J.J. Abrams on the film. He could reveal much, but he certainly showed the nerdy side of himself in the clip below. Take a look at what Oscar had to say:
According to ABC News, Isaac kept quiet in another interview with the Associated Press about his Star Wars role, too.
"I can't say a word. What are you doing? I'm not going to tell you. I can't say a word, man," he said to a room full of reporters.
As Slash Film points out, Isaac had a great run of supporting roles in Drive, Robin Hood and then a stupendous leading role in the Coen Bros. Inside Llewyn Davis, but 2014 made us realize he was also into sci-fi and comics!
Perhaps his biggest role to date has to be the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse casting. He got to speak to MTV News about this as well:
What do you think of Isaac's comments on his two big, nerdy movie roles? Let us know in the comments section below!
Oscar was just nominated for The National Board of Review's Best Actor award for his role in A Most Violent Year, tying with Michael Keaton for Birdman.