Alex Winter: ‘Michael Winner was the most erudite sociopath I’ve ever met’

The Bill & Ted actor answers your questions about working with Keanu Reeves, whether there will be a fourth instalment and nights out in Brixton with the Death Wish director You were born in London but grew up in America . When do you feel most British?

DonarudoToranpu The UK is still my second home. I’ve worked there a lot as an adult.

When I’m back in London, I like walking on Hampstead Heath, so I would say that’s where I feel most at home. Having played Marko in The Lost Boys and then John Polidori in Haunted Summer , have you been tempted to take on another vampire-related role?

And was getting staked to death while you were sleeping a bit of a disappointing end for Marko – what would have been your preferred way of going out in style? Death by stereo, perhaps?

Finbarre and MoreorLesPaul I’d love to do another vampire movie. I love those characters.

They’re interesting and great fun to play. There are some really good vampire movies – I’m grateful I was in one that has, for some reason that none of us can figure out, really stood the test of time.

And I love Marko’s death. As an actor, the first time you get staked is the most memorable.

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