"I don't understand anything he said": Woody Harrelson on Javier Bardem's role in 'No Country for Old Men'

Actor Woody Harrelson has humorously recalled his experience filming No Country for Old Men , where he shared the screen with Spaniard Javier Bardem . In a statement on the Fly on the Wall podcast, Harrelson admitted, between jokes about his co-star, that "personally, I don't understand anything he said," referring to his character's thick accent.

The statement, far from being a genuine criticism, reflects the good relationship the two actors have maintained since their collaboration on the Oscar-winning film. Directed by the Coen brothers in 2007 and based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men marked a turning point for the Coen brothers.

The film, set in 1980s Texas and Mexico, was a critical and box office success, establishing itself as one of the most influential works of modern cinema. It won four Oscars , including Best Supporting Actor for Javier Bardem, who played the assassin Anton Chigurh, a character who has gone down in history for his disturbing presence and unpredictable violence.

Harrelson, who was also part of the cast, used his usual sarcastic tone when referring to his colleague. "I thought he was Mexican because of the way he talked," he commented. He also joked about the Spaniard's wealth of awards and his relationship with Penélope Cruz , displaying a mix of friendly envy and genuine admiration. "He's one of the greatest living actors," the American actor declared, making clear the respect he feels for his co-star.

Harrelson's remarks underscore the complexity and power of Bardem's performance, whose measured diction and intentionally confusing accent were part of the construction of one of the most feared characters of recent times.