There are few actors whose presence and authenticity emanate from their characters like Tony Dalton's. With his characteristic charisma and elegance, he has filled cinemas and homes with performances of multifaceted and definitive characters for the stories in which they appear. Taking sure steps in the most complex industry, Hollywood, he now repeats the success of his character, The Swordsman, in the new season of Daredevil: Born Again, which is creating conversations around the world for its raw vision of reality.

We present a deeper look at his character, accompanied by style. An exclusive interview for you to enjoy his participation in the new series produced by Marvel Studios, available on Disney+.

SELECT ISHTAR: I would very much like to start this interview by stating that you are one of the most beloved Hispanic actors by the entire audience. How do you feel about that?

TONY DALTON: Thank you very much for your comment. The truth is, I feel, primarily, grateful for the opportunities this career has given me. I've had, suddenly, ups and downs, so receiving the call from Marvel to play this character again, now in Daredevil, even though people might think I have national projects, makes me feel very happy and grateful.

SI: Speaking of your foray into the English-speaking market, you have demonstrated the power of Mexican actors outside of the stereotypes marked by industries like Hollywood. How do you consider your path has been in breaking into this new industry?

TD: These types of journeys don't happen overnight. You break ground by working on projects that you believe have quality, with an interesting story, and one thing leads to another. From Matando Cabos to Simuladores, Sr. Ávila, Better Call Saul, and now Marvel. It seems like it happened overnight, but it's the result of a long career that could have happened to anyone, but it happened to me.

SI: Considering the skills you have developed and demonstrated as a writer and director, has it helped you choose your characters better, and how does it influence their development?

TD: I think that having ventured into all those other facets of this business gives you a bit of perspective on what a character is like, on how to influence and nurture their story. Perhaps, without my background as a writer, director, and producer, I wouldn't have done it or wouldn't have acquired the perspective to arrive on a set and know everything, from the production's schedule to being aware that you are the least important, despite being the face of the project. There's a huge team of people behind it, and you have to respect their work. Give your opinion when you have to, and keep quiet when you have to.

SI: Speaking of your participation in Daredevil, specifically in your development of The Swordsman, what were your main references and/or inspirations to, in addition to staying true to his essence, explore Tony Dalton's version of the character?

TD: The Swordsman character was written in the 60s by Stan Lee, who is the creator of Marvel. So, when I went in there to see what the character was for him, I understood that he was a character developed in 1940s and 50s France, very inspired by Errol Flynn's Robin Hood movies. I watched all of Errol Flynn's movies and based the character a bit on him: a classy gentleman who isn't worried about anything because everything will be fine, even if things are bad, very inspired by old Hollywood, a bit more theatrical. The character might feel a bit fake because he doesn't fit very well in today's world, but I think that's what works, that you really don't understand him, he comes from another time, and in general, you don't meet people like that, with a raw and strong essence, but who remains impeccable.

SI: When characterizing your characters, you create moments of approach to the audience, highlighting their human and charismatic qualities. When you met Jack Duquesne from Hawkeye, what is the evolution he now presents in Daredevil?

TD: In Hawkeye, the story is more adapted to a children's audience, there's an innocence that the character starts from. Now, in Daredevil, the series is rawer, which requires putting a bit more ferocity into it. You have to start making a character that has more dimensions than it seems, while maintaining fidelity to his origins. If before you thought he was a bit silly or nice, now you notice that he's not so much, but he's still the same character, just with many more facets. The challenge is to be faithful to the character, but at the same time, surprise people by showing he's tough.

SI: Within the comics, there's a period of time where The Swordsman joins the main team of The Avengers. Would you like to fight alongside these characters in the future?

TD: Don't get me in trouble! laughs. Everything is welcome, everything that comes is welcome, and wherever the character goes, I'll be happy to follow him.

SI: What do you think of the trend of returning to classic superhero costumes? Do you visualize yourself in The Swordsman's original jumpsuit?

TD: It's really cool. Speaking of The Swordsman, the suit has a lot of class, a lot of style, and at the same time, it's different, since they took that essence from the 60s and 50s to make an authentic superhero suit. I can't wait for you to see it in Daredevil.

SI: To conclude, what style tips has Tony Dalton learned from Jack Duquesne/The Swordsman?

TD: The character's tips are some that I've always had: stick with the classics and maintain elegance.