Finn Wolfhard shares how Willem Dafoe’s norman osborn character stayed with him while filming "The Legend of Ochi"

Sometimes actors play their roles so well that people find it hard to separate them from the characters they have portrayed. It seems that Finn Wolfhard had a similar experience while working with veteran actor Willem Dafoe on the set of 'The Legend of Ochi'.
In a conversation with People magazine, Finn Wolfhard admitted that during the first few days of filming, he kept seeing Dafoe as Norman Osborn — the famous character from Spider-Man. Wolfhard said, “For the first few days, it was hard not to see Norman Osborn,” referring to Dafoe’s role as the CEO of Oscorp who turns into the Green Goblin in the 2002 movie 'Spider-Man', starring Tobey Maguire. Dafoe also returned to this memorable role in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in 2021.
Wolfhard, best known for Stranger Things and It, went on to talk about how much of an impression Dafoe left on him. He pointed out that Dafoe’s voice stood out the most. Hearing Dafoe speak made Wolfhard think, “Oh my god! He’s real.” He described Dafoe’s voice as “iconic” and praised the star’s acting as "legendary."
The young actor also mentioned that the feeling of being in awe of Dafoe never really went away during the shoot. Wolfhard shared that he had the chance to have deep conversations with Dafoe, asking him about his early days as a theatre actor in New York during the 1970s and 80s. Wolfhard said it was “really cool” to learn from Dafoe’s experiences.
Reflecting further, Wolfhard said watching Dafoe work taught him a lot about acting. He admired how Dafoe is completely dedicated to his craft, saying he believes Dafoe is someone who is "in it for the art of it."
As for their latest film 'The Legend of Ochi', it not only stars Willem Dafoe and Finn Wolfhard but also features Helena Zengel, Emily Watson, Carol Bors, and others. Fans are eager to see these talented actors come together on screen.