Interview with Michael Matovski, actor in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

Interview with Michael Matovski, actor in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

How would you describe your experience on the set of “Avengers: Age of Ultron”?

The scale of the production was unlike anything I’d experienced. I spent my time in Saint-Vincent in awe of the epic scale of the production, the beauty of the town’s architecture and the surrounding scenery that nature had created. It was difficult to wipe the huge smile off my face. 

What is the thing you like most about this movie?

There are many, but one that strikes a chord with me is its message: to keep going with all your strength, even when the odds seem overwhelmingly against you.

Tell us about your character

My character is a Sokovian citizen. A father and a husband whose home town becomes the epic battleground at the end of the movie. 

Can you share with us a funny episode that happened during filming?

When I first met Riccardo Richetta (the young Italian boy who played my son), one of the first comments he made to me was how much I resembled his own father. Whenever Riccardo’s mother looked at me, I couldn’t help but wonder what she was thinking. In the end I felt compelled to apologize for anything her husband had ever done wrong. 

Why Joss Whedon used to called you the 'cuddle monster'?

We were filming a scene where my family and I had escaped across the river, moments before Ultron ripped our town from the ground and sent it soaring into the sky. Joss wanted us to react in horror and fear before we fled, and Verity Hewlitt (who played my wife) and I were holding each other and our children Riccardo and Alma Noce so tightly that when we backed away, we moved in unison. Joss laughed and said we looked like a “cuddle monster”.
When we filmed a second version of the escape scene without our “cuddle monster” impression, I went to reach out to my “wife” while looking at the town being levitated, and Verity moved towards me whilst also looking at our town being ripped from the ground. She turned towards me a moment too late, and her chin made impact with my hand. It took 30 seconds for a massive bruise to appear on her chin. No one seemed to believe that she pinched my hand with her chin. My character became a wife beater in that instant. 

What were the main difficulties you encountered while making this film?

During my time on set I honestly didn’t experience any difficulties. Marvel’s production team is amazingly organised. Even the tiniest detail is considered and planned for in advance. It was at the cast and crew screening that I realized the greatest difficulty for the production was having too much great footage. Joss’ initial edit of the movie was apparently 45 minutes longer than the eventual cinematic release. 

What do you expect from the chapter of the franchise, “Avengers: Infinity War”?

I’ve no doubt I’m gonna love every second. And that’s my favorite thing about Marvel. Their movies keep getting better and better, which makes going to the movies exciting. Not quite as exciting as being a part of making them, but very close. 

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