Image of Michael Corleone

"Michael is not the kind of character that excels in a scene, it's the kind of role that has to do with it's arc. And what I spent most of my time working towards, worrying about, was to create something that came out of nowhere. He's almost ineffectual and invisible for the first part of the movie. I remember reading the book and thinking, 'How am I going to do this?' I really wanted the other role, Sonny - that was a great role. Michael was so hidden and quiet, always struggling with who he was." - Al, Times Magazine November, 2004