i have it in my head that he had some kind of connection with someone in the film, be it carey or paul dano, whether he literally offered to die for the role or they've been unlikely pals for a while and he wrecked himself for the film because it meant that much to him once he read the content so all that being said it might be fun if he was attached somewhat early on, maybe max was skeptical? if he would BE skeptical? meanwhile dean was camped out & ready like this is mine and no one else can have it here is WHY that is the case. plus on devil ^ i figure he was a ringleader of fun debauchery and enjoyed getting into his character way too much