The "East of Eden" star "fell in love" with the dark and complex Charles Trask. As he tells IndieWire, that kind of immediate attachment and deep emotion is what drives his discerning taste, from "Challengers" to "West Side Story" and beyond.
Source: [IndieWire](https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/mike-faist-east-of-eden-choosing-roles-interview-1235218489/)