Stanley Tucci says his Marvel role is one of the greatest jobs he's ever had, even if he was "flattered and insulted at the same time" when cast

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The actor played a key character in Captain America: The First Avenger

Stanley Tucci in Captain America: The First Avenger
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Stanley Tucci is receiving praise for his supporting performance in the critically-acclaimed papal thriller Conclave, with his name being included among this year's potential Oscar nominees.

In a recent interview, the actor looked back at the highlights of his career, from The Devil Wears Prada to The Lovely Bones, and Julie & Julia. Tucci also talked about "the fun big movies" he's done, which includes the MCU's Captain America: The First Avenger, where he played scientist Abraham Erskine.

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Despite his nice words about the experience, Tucci did have things to say about some aspects of the character, and his reaction to it. "I was cast as a 70-year-old man at the age of 50, so that was disturbing, but that's all right; I was flattered and insulted at the same time… You have to mix it up, as they say," he said.

Mireia Mullor
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Mireia is a UK-based culture journalist and critic. She previously worked as Deputy Movies Editor at Digital Spy, and her work as a freelance writer has appeared in WeLoveCinema and Spanish magazines Fotogramas, Esquire, and Elle. She is also a published author, having written a book about Studio Ghibli's 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in 2023. Talking about anime and musicals is the best way to grab her attention.