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Willem Dafoe is no stranger to playing eccentric and complex characters, but his latest role as Walker Reade, a journalist inspired by Hunter S. Thompson, was a special challenge for him. Dafoe spoke to the press at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) about how he resonated with Reade's passion, curiosity and rebellious spirit. "He's a seeker, he's a maverick, he's someone who doesn't accept the status quo and wants to shake things up," Dafoe said. "He's also someone who has a lot of fun and a lot of humor, and I think that's very important in these times."

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