David Harbour, known for GRAN TURISMO and STRANGER THINGS, talks about his new film, the end of STRANGER THINGS, and his upcoming projects in the MCU and DC universe. They also discuss the impact of the writer's strike on actors, their fear of audience reception, learning to drive with stick shift, their fascination with performance capture, meeting Taylor Swift, texting celebrities, and random video ideas for a podcast.
The frustration and mental toll of a writer's strike on actors' ability to work and express themselves creatively.
A positive experience with a recent film and the speaker's growth and success in the film industry.
Deep dives
The Frustration of Acting During a Writer's Strike
The podcast episode explores the frustration of being an actor during a writer's strike. The speaker discusses how their projects have been pushed indefinitely and how they haven't been able to act for seven months, which has taken a toll on their mental state. They emphasize the importance of creative expression and how the strike has affected not only them but also other people in the industry.
A Satisfying Movie Experience and Working with Josh Horowitz
The podcast episode highlights the speaker's recent film experience and their positive response to it. They discuss how they were apprehensive during the screening but found the movie to be satisfying and well-crafted. The speaker also mentions their friendship and collaboration with Josh Horowitz, the podcast host, and reflects on their growth and success in the film industry.
Playing Complex Characters and Tropes in Films
The podcast episode delves into the speaker's approach to portraying complex characters and their interest in incorporating tropes into film. They discuss their role as a mentor and how they bring layers and depth to their characters, even in tough scenes. The speaker emphasizes the importance of nuanced and multi-dimensional characters in storytelling and expresses their desire to see more of these types of characters in films.
The Speaker's Love for Gaming and Collecting Warhammer Figurines
The podcast episode reveals the speaker's passion for gaming and their collection of Warhammer figurines. They discuss their lifelong love for gaming, particularly RPGs and fantasy-themed games. Additionally, they mention their interest in collecting Warhammer figurines, a hobby they share with actor Henry Cavill. The speaker also briefly touches on their preference for immersive gaming experiences and their enjoyment of being able to separate their gaming world from their everyday life.
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