This chapter explores the complexities of acting, balancing preparation with spontaneity while highlighting personal anecdotes and industry experiences. The speakers share humorous memories from filming, their admiration for renowned actors, and the challenges of adapting to unfamiliar subject matter. They candidly discuss the pressures of performance, the emotional depth required in their roles, and the dynamics of teamwork on set.
As a kid, Jason Ritter felt a lot of pressure as the son of a beloved actor who audiences felt like they knew personally. He didn’t feel pressure from his parents, but rather pressure from the world, believing he had to live up to being John Ritter’s son. Jason talks with Marc about how that insecurity, as well as his struggle to find his own identity, led directly to an acting career but also caused him mask his emotions with alcohol. They also talk about the limits of research, Matlock, and Jason’s wife Melanie Lynskey.
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