Byte: “Becoming Marcus: Benedict Wong on Horror, Humanity, and the Twisted Threads of Weapons”
On Byte, Benedict Wong joins us to unpack his transformative role in Zach Cregger’s genre-defying horror film Weapons. Known for his commanding presence across sci-fi and fantasy, Wong steps into new territory as Marcus, a school principal whose descent into monstrous chaos is as tragic as it is terrifying.
🧠 Inside the Episode:
🎭 The Making of Marcus Wong shares how he approached the physical and emotional demands of playing Marcus—a character who begins as a pillar of the community and spirals into something far darker.
🎬 Working with Zach Cregger Hear how director Zach Cregger’s collaborative style and unpredictable storytelling drew Wong into the project, despite his lifelong aversion to horror.
👻 First Time in Horror Wong opens up about his childhood trauma from Hellraiser, and how Weapons marked his first time watching a horror film in a cinema.
🧩 Non-Linear Storytelling & Emotional Depth We explore Cregger’s chapter-based narrative structure, which reveals the story from multiple character perspectives. Wong reflects on how this approach deepens the mystery and emotional stakes.
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