How to Make a Killing, Stevel Marc interview

Welcome to Stevel Marc, one of the stars of How to Make a Killing, set to be released on 20 February 2026. Can you tell us about your role in the plot?

 In How To Make A Killing, I play an FBI agent, Brad Matthews, who sits at an uncomfortable intersection between principle and pragmatism. He is not the stereotypical action-driven federal agent; instead, he is methodical, observant, and quietly relentless. My character understands how systems are exploited, how greed disguises itself as ambition, and how crime often wears very respectable clothing. Within the plot, he functions less as a blunt instrument of justice and more as a pressure point. He applies just enough force to make people reveal who they really are. I enjoyed playing this role because he is not immune to temptation himself. He believes in the law, but he is constantly confronted with the cost of enforcing it in a world where wealth often outruns accountability.

How to Make a Killing features an impressive cast tackling the theme of crime and what people are willing to do to acquire wealth. How relevant do you think this dark comedy is today, and how does it deal with this theme?

I think the film is uncomfortably relevant, which is precisely why the dark-comedy lens works so well. We are living in a time where the pursuit of wealth is frequently detached from ethics and integrity—Where success is often celebrated without interrogating the methods behind it. The film does not moralize in a heavy-handed way. Instead, it exposes absurdity. It highlights how quickly people justify their actions once money enters the conversation, and how thin the line is between “hustle” and crime. Comedy becomes the scalpel. By making us laugh, the story lowers our defenses, and then it confronts us with reflections of our own compromises. In my view, that is far more effective than a purely dramatic treatment.

Do you have any anecdotes to share with fans from the cast of How to Make a Killing?

What stood out on set was how seriously everyone took the comedy. Dark comedy only works when actors commit to the stakes being real. I remember lengthy discussions between takes about motivation, about whether a character was lying to another character or to themselves. One particularly memorable moment occurred in a scene in which my character is meant to remain composed as chaos unfolds around him. Between takes, my scene partner and I tried to break that composure with improvised lines. It became a kind of unofficial challenge. Those moments created a strong sense of trust and camaraderie, and that trust shows up on screen.

Who is Stevel Marc in everyday life? Does he have a favourite dish or a hobby he is passionate about? Which role have you played that is most similar to you in everyday life?

In everyday life, I am far more introspective than many of the characters I play. I prioritize self-care. I value quiet, reflection, and creative discipline. Though I’ve evolved through the years, my fundamentals remain. I enjoy cooking, effortless, well-executed meals. There is something grounding about procuring food properly and sharing it. I am also deeply passionate about writing and long-form storytelling, which informs my approach to acting. In terms of roles, I am usually closest to characters who observe more than they speak, who carry their convictions internally rather than perform them outwardly. Those roles align most closely with how I move through the world.

Among the productions you have participated in is One Piece. What memories do you have of the streaming series based on the animated saga of the same name?

Being part of One Piece was a reminder of how powerful global storytelling can be. The scale of the production was impressive, but what stayed with me most was the respect for the source material and the fans. There was a genuine sense that everyone involved understood the responsibility of translating something so beloved into a new medium. The atmosphere on set was energetic and collaborative, and it reinforced for me how imagination, when taken seriously, can connect cultures and generations.

You will also be appearing in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. What will the role of Doctor Marc, whom you will play, be in the comedy depicting Artificial Intelligence as a threat?

In Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, Doctor Marc represents a rational counterweight to escalating chaos. He is a scientist who understands the promise of artificial intelligence but is increasingly alarmed by how casually it is deployed without ethical safeguards. What I find compelling is that the character is not anti-technology. He is anti-irresponsibility. The comedy arises from the gap between the seriousness of the consequences and how flippantly people treat them. Doctor Marc is often the only one in the room asking the uncomfortable questions everyone else would prefer to avoid.

What other projects are you working on, other than those mentioned here? Can you give your fans a sneak peek?

I just wrapped on season three of a popular Netflix show, and I am currently developing several projects that lean more heavily into character-driven drama and philosophical storytelling. Some involve film, others long-form narrative work that blends fiction with introspection. What I can say is that my focus moving forward is on stories that challenge audiences to reflect on purpose, responsibility, and identity. I am interested in resonance. Fans can expect work that is deliberate, thoughtful, and unafraid to sit with difficult questions rather than rush toward easy answers.