Maor Schwitzer on Playing the Ultimate Villain in Hit Series The Escape
Actor Maor Schwitzer opens up about playing the terrifying cult villain Eisner in the hit drama series The Escape on Keshet 12, detailing the psychological challenges of the role.
Actor Maor Schwitzer takes on one of his most complex roles to date as Eisner in the suspense drama series "The Escape," broadcast on Keshet 12. Playing the primary antagonist, Schwitzer portrays a senior cult member who operates outside the compound, serving as the sect's unofficial foreign minister.
In a special interview with 12+, Schwitzer discussed the immense challenge of embodying a character so radically different from his own personality. Unlike his previous roles, stepping into the shoes of a fanatic required maintaining psychological intensity between takes to ensure absolute credibility on screen.
Describing the mechanics of his character, Schwitzer noted that Eisner is uniquely positioned as the only member besides the fugitive Yoel who freely moves between the isolated sect and the outside world. Operating from the city, Eisner handles external funding and organizational tasks while executing the cult's most dangerous directives.
Catch the latest episodes of the series on Keshet 12, and watch the full exclusive interview with Maor Schwitzer streaming now on the 12+ platform.
