SmartLess "Oscar Isaac"
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Oct 27, 2025 Oscar Isaac, an accomplished actor and musician known for roles in Ex Machina and Dune, joins the discussion. He dives into his Juilliard journey, revealing a humorous audition story. Oscar shares insights on balancing film, theater, and music, plus his skate punk band roots. The conversation also touches on the emotional depth of his roles, especially in Frankenstein, and his fascinating immigrant background. With anecdotes about his Star Wars experience and a playful moment involving his modesty sock, Oscar brings laughter and depth to the chat.
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Itinerant Childhood Sparked Creativity
- Oscar Isaac described growing up moving between Guatemala, Baltimore, New Orleans, and Miami because his father completed medical residencies.
- He linked his early film exposure and home movies with his father's interest in making movies as the spark for his creative path.
From Ska Bands To Juilliard
- Oscar recounted playing bass and singing in Florida ska and hardcore bands like The Worms and Closet Heterosexuals before pursuing Juilliard.
- He used touring and band life as a parallel track to theater work in Miami before moving to New York.
Schmoozed Into Juilliard Audition
- Oscar described schmoozing for a late Juilliard application, auditioning with monologues and movement, and encountering dance belts on day one.
- He recalled bringing a dance belt while others initially didn't, highlighting Juilliard's physical requirements.
