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Jason Bateman on Diverse Roles in 2024 Projects
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Matthew Minton · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 2, 2026
Key points
- Jason Bateman plays a meek weatherman in 'DTF St. Louis' and a man battling addiction in 'Black Rabbit'.
- He described the two roles as 'wildly different' and expressed appreciation for the variety.
- Bateman emphasized the creative satisfaction of portraying such distinct characters in the same year.
Jason Bateman discusses the contrast between his roles in 'DTF St. Louis' and 'Black Rabbit,' highlighting the range of his acting choices. In 'DTF St. Louis,' he portrays a meek weatherman, while in 'Black Rabbit,' he takes on a darker character dealing with substance abuse. Bateman expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play such distinct characters in the same year, noting how each role offered unique challenges and creative fulfillment.
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