DAN STEVENS: It was very much Idos intention to explore something unexpected.

I think its something that James struggles to come to terms with.

And it was filmed in a unique, intimate way.

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Credit: Zachary Galler

Then anger bubbles up… so there were times it was appropriate to just let us do our thing.

Is that more of a refreshing way to act?

Because its so different from having a big set and crew.

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Zachary Galler

I really enjoyed making a movie like this, which is a very small, intimate crew.

[There were] maybe 30 people on this crew, a very small unit.

Was there a certain sensitivity you approached to playing a blind person?

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Zachary Galler

Oliver Platt joined me on that.

You also play a bad guy inThe Guest, which a lot of people loved.

I spent a few years playing some not very nice guys and mixing it up a bit.

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Zachary Galler

On a much different note, youre also playing Beast in Disneys upcomingBeauty and the Beast.

Can you give fans a taste of what to expect?

I cant say much more than that.