TMDb/Men in Black Movie Vincent D'Onofrio reveals the bizarre, no-questions-asked direction he received from Barry Sonnenfeld while playing the alien Edgar in Men in Black. April 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - Men in Black remains a beloved sci-fi classic, in large part due to its memorable characters, including the eccentric alien villain Edgar, played by Vincent D'Onofrio. However, D'Onofrio recently shared with GQ that his experience filming the role was fraught with challenges, especially due to the unique approach requested by director Barry Sonnenfeld.