He doesn't stare down anybody anymore because he doesn't have the confidence in his judgement anymore like he did. He is much less confrontational because (ostensibly) he is trying to disassociate himself physically and emotionally from the past. That's the evolution of an actor who portray's a different version of his character because the character is different. He can still be forceful though when he wants to be such as when he confronts Mary about her relationship with Vincent. But his demeanor is purposely less dominating than in the past.