Ben Mendelsohn is one of the finest actors of his generation. Eight years ago, that statement would seem like a gross over-exaggeration to those outside of Australia, where Mendelsohn has been a star for decades, despite a three-year dry spell in the early-2000s. However, since his astounding turn as the quietly menacing Pope in “Animal Kingdom,” the Australian actor has racked up a superb filmography, catching the attention of international audiences. The leading man-turned-character actor-turned-leading man-again has had memorable roles in critically acclaimed films such as “The Place Beyond the Pines,” “Starred Up,” “Slow West,” “Mississippi Grind,” “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” and “Darkest Hour” as King George “Bertie” VI in the past six years alone. His latest film, “The Land of Steady Habits,” premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month. So, with all of this newfound international stardom and upcoming work, how does Mendelsohn feel about his newfound stardom?

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