villainous

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Jacob Elordi won best supporting actor for his portrayal of the Monster in "Frankenstein," which also won three technical awards, while Amy Madigan won supporting actress for a villainous turn in horror flick "Weapons."

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

He offers insightful reflections on playing dark, villainous roles, with cute details—like how one of his favorite parts was Long John Silver in “Muppet Treasure Island.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

That mentality applies even to the most peculiar entries in his body of work, like “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” in which he voiced the villainous Wolf.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Characters engaged in the show’s death games are neither entirely heroic nor villainous as they make decisions out of self-preservation that spell doom for their fellow players.

From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025

A villainous laugh is hard to pull off when you’re wearing pink bunny slippers, but Phineas gave it his best shot.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan