During a recent press conference in Los Angeles for THE GUNMAN the star, producer and co-writer Sean Penn talked about the action thriller, his evolution as an actor, the fact that he doesn’t like most modern blockbusters, and more. Watch our exclusive video below with some of the best moments.

The film, directed by Pierre Morel (Taken, From Paris with Love), also stars Javier Bardem, Idris Elba, Ray Winstone, and Jorge Leon Martinez.

THE GUNMAN will be released in theaters on March 20.

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