SmartLess "Danny McBride"
Jul 17, 2023
Danny McBride, an actor and comedian famous for 'Eastbound & Down' and 'Vice Principals,' joins the fun with former NBA player Rex Chapman. They dive into vacation mishaps and the whirlwind of filming; from hilarious hurricane stories to the realities of shooting 'Halloween.' McBride shares insights on creating quirky characters and the joys of living in Charleston versus Hollywood. Rex discusses his new podcast, 'Owned,' exploring the wild dynamics of sports ownership and the surprising impact it has on player experiences.
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Foot Fist Way's Success
- Danny McBride and Jody Hill made Foot Fist Way for $70,000.
- Will Ferrell and Adam McKay saw it at Sundance, changing their lives.
Secret Sauce of Likeability
- Danny McBride's characters are often unlikeable on paper, but his commitment and avoidance of winking make them work.
- He commits to playing repulsive yet likeable characters without ever breaking character.
Making Unlikeable Characters Work
- Unlikeable characters become palatable through loving ignorance or lack of education, not hatefulness.
- This allows the audience to understand their flaws and find them relatable.