On with Kara Swisher Paul Giamatti Is Good With Words
Feb 22, 2024
Paul Giamatti, known for his roles in 'Sideways' and 'Billions,' discusses his latest film, 'The Holdovers,' which resonates with personal themes of connection and friendship. He shares insights about crafting the complex character of D.A. Chuck Rhoades and the challenges of multi-season storytelling. With humor, he explores the origins of his podcast 'Chinwag,' which dives into metaphysics and UFOs. Giamatti also reflects on balancing career ambitions, the emotional rollercoaster of award seasons, and future ventures in a shifting entertainment landscape.
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Giamatti's Prep School Days
- Paul Giamatti attended Choate Rosemary Hall, but as a day student, not a boarder.
- The Holdovers, filmed at various New England prep schools, evoked a familiar, sometimes traumatic, sense of place for him.
Giamatti's Acting Niche
- Giamatti often plays hyper-articulate, depressive loner types, possibly due to his proven ability to handle dialogue-heavy roles.
- He expresses a desire to explore characters who rely more on physicality and presence than words.
Encountering Entitlement
- Giamatti, while familiar with elite circles, found the wealth of New York private school kids surprising.
- The film's portrayal of entitled students resonated with his own experiences.
