Fresh Air Jude Law
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Sep 18, 2025 Jude Law, award-winning actor and executive producer of the new Netflix series Black Rabbit, shares insights into his multifaceted career. He discusses portraying Jake, the complexities of brotherhood in the series, and his unique method for character immersion, including using a perfumer for Henry VIII. Law reflects on nearly passing on The Talented Mr. Ripley and the importance of his early theater training. Balancing fatherhood with a busy career, he reveals how his family influences his choices and keeps him grounded.
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Nightlife Veneer And Family Strain
- Black Rabbit explores the hidden complexities behind nightlife glamour through two brothers who built a hotspot.
- Jake is the polished front man while Vince is the anarchic creative who destabilizes that veneer.
Debt Reveals Restaurant Frailty
- A scene shows financial deceit: Vince owes $140,000 and Jake confronts him about gambling and loans.
- The clip reveals how Vince's debts threaten the restaurant and family dynamics.
Director Turned Co-Star Shaped Tone
- Jason Bateman joined initially as director and later became the brother, blending his likability with chaotic energy.
- Casting him as Vince brought a mix of humor and forgiveness that shapes the show's tone.
