Opposing Character Questions

Absolutely. Opposing Character Interviews are most effective when the questions force characters to confront each other's assumptions, grievances, and unmet needs. The goal isn't to gather information—it's to expose subtext.

Here are some of my favorites:

Accusation Questions
These create immediate conflict.

Why did you do that to me?
Why should I trust you?
Why are you lying?
What are you hiding?
When did you stop caring?
Why didn't you tell me the truth?
What are you afraid I'll find out?
Why do you keep disappointing me?

Relationship Questions
These reveal how the characters see each other.

What do you really think of me?
What was your first impression of me?
What do I misunderstand about you?
What do you think I misunderstand about myself?
Why do you need me?
Why do you keep coming back?
What would your life be like without me?
What do you wish I would change?

"Say It Out Loud" QuestionsThese force the character to confront the thing they usually avoid.

What do you want from me?
What do you blame me for?
What do you resent about me?
What have you never forgiven me for?
What do you wish you had said years ago?
What truth are you avoiding?
What are you afraid to ask me?

Goal-Based Questions
Excellent for scene work.

What do you want me to do?
What are you trying to get from me right now?
Why are you here?
What would make you leave satisfied?
What are you hoping I'll say?
What answer are you afraid I'll give?

Perspective-Reversal Questions
One character interviews the other.
Then switch.
Ask the exact same question.
Examples:

Who is responsible for what happened?
Who suffered more?
Who tried harder?
Who owes whom an apology?
Who is being selfish?

The differing answers often reveal the scene's core conflict.

History Questions

When did things start going wrong between us?
When were we happiest?
What changed?
What did I do that hurt you most?
What have you never gotten over?

Status Questions
Great for power dynamics.

Why should I listen to you?
Why do you think you're right?
What gives you the authority to tell me what to do?
What are you trying to prove?
Why do you need to win?

Vulnerability Questions
These often produce the strongest acting moments.

What do you need from me that you're afraid to ask for?
What are you afraid I'll say?
What are you afraid I'll think of you?
What do you wish I knew?
What do you hope is still possible between us?
Do you love me?
Did you ever love me?
Why wasn't I enough?

The "Witness Stand" Version
One character is on the stand.
The opposing character acts as the attorney.
Questions might include:

Where were you when this happened?
What did you know?
Why didn't you act?
Who are you protecting?
What aren't you telling us?

This structure gives students permission to ask pointed, emotionally charged questions.

My Favorite Ten
If I were running this in Acting Methods tomorrow, I'd probably start with these:

What do you really want from me?
Why don't you trust me?
What are you afraid I'll discover?
What have you never forgiven me for?
What do I misunderstand about you?
What do you need from me right now?
When did things change between us?
What are you not saying?
What do you wish I would finally understand?
If you could make me believe one thing, what would it be?

Those ten almost always uncover playable conflict, objectives, and emotional stakes—the three things actors need most when they step back into the scene.