Archive · 14 Sep 2025
David Jonsson Initially Hesitant About Role in 'The Long Walk'
Actor David Jonsson was unsure about taking on a role in the movie 'The Long Walk' because the story seemed very dark.
After talking with the director, Francis Lawrence, and realizing it was a passion project, Jonsson decided to accept the role.
Jonsson realized the role scared him, and that's why he should take it.
The Long Walk is a movie set in a dystopian 1970s-era America where teens are forced to walk or be executed.
Jonsson, who plays Peter McVries, said he was looking for a movie that had a deeper meaning.
David Jonsson was initially hesitant to take the role in 'The Long Walk'.
He found the material 'bleak'.
Jonsson discussed the movie with his co-star Cailee Spaeny.
He was convinced by director Francis Lawrence and the movie's larger themes.
'The Long Walk' is set in a dystopian 1970s where teens must walk or be killed.
- Who
- David Jonsson and Francis Lawrence
- What
- Jonsson discussed his initial hesitation about the role in 'The Long Walk'
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Interview Magazine
- Why
- Jonsson was initially hesitant due to the bleak nature of the material.
- Actor
- David Jonsson
- Film
- The Long Walk
- Director
- Francis Lawrence
- Source
- Interview Magazine
- Character
- Peter McVries