Interview Archive
Video interviews, film clips, and written features — Chris Evans, directors Adam and Mark Kassen, and Executive Producer Paul Danziger discuss the making of Puncture.
Cast & Crew Interviews
Press tour interviews from the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival and theatrical release, featuring Chris Evans and directors Adam and Mark Kassen.
Recorded at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival immediately following the world premiere of Puncture. Evans and the Kassen brothers discuss the emotional weight of filming in Houston among the real people whose lives were affected by the case, and the challenge of portraying a real person whose family was present on set.
"If you don't give a solid performance, you're kind of trashing someone's gift to you."
"People really came out for the film, both in the city of Houston and everyone within the tentacles of Mike's universe."
Evans discusses the complexity of portraying Mike Weiss — a character who is simultaneously brilliant, charismatic, self-destructive, and heroic. He reflects on the research process, speaking with Mike's family and colleagues, and the responsibility of honoring a real person's legacy through performance.
"There were so many different levels. He goes from being wildly charismatic, intelligent, charming and effective to being a complete disaster."
Evans focuses on the real-world stakes of the safety needle case, discussing why the story matters beyond entertainment. He explains how the quality of the script immediately drew him in and why he considers the healthcare corruption depicted in the film a genuine life-and-death situation.
"The script was so good, it was so intimate, and I was so shocked no other actor was going to steal this from me."
The longest and most comprehensive interview from the Puncture press tour. Evans covers his approach to the role, the real-world case against group purchasing organizations, his preparation process including meetings with Mike Weiss's family, and how the film connects to broader themes of individual courage against systemic corruption.
"It was one of those scripts that, right away, I got on my feet and started trying to play him."
About This Archive
This interview archive is maintained by Danziger & De Llano, LLP as part of the official Puncture film archive. Paul Danziger served as Executive Producer of the film and was the lead counsel in the original safety needle case that inspired it.
For press inquiries or to request additional materials, contact Danziger & De Llano directly.