Chávez and Darín: Rivals in The Whale

Argentinian actors Julio Chávez and Ricardo Darín discuss their professional and personal relationship. Chávez admires Darín's social talent while performing in the play 'The Whale'.


Chávez and Darín: Rivals in The Whale

Julio Chávez and Ricardo Darín, two prominent Argentine actors, have been the center of attention in recent days. In an interview, Chávez expressed his admiration for Darín's social talent, acknowledging his own limitations in that regard. He recalled a past experience where they both worked together as young men, but it ended abruptly with one of them leaving the project.

When asked why he declined to participate in the film "Wild Tales," Chávez was honest in admitting that he did not want to be below Darín in the credits. Despite their differences, both actors only shared the set once in their early careers, although their collaboration did not turn out as they had hoped.

In contrast, Ricardo Darín praised actors who tell stories through their performances, mentioning Chávez and highlighting his social intelligence, an attribute he admires but feels he does not possess. Despite having shared a soap opera in the past, Darín noted that he has no current connection with Chávez. In a comparison of interpretative approaches in acting, Darín expressed his preference for performances that go beyond extreme physical changes.