Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein Steve Zahn (The White Lotus / Silo / Out Of Sight) • #381
Dec 17, 2025
In this lively chat, actor and producer Steve Zahn shares insights from his notable roles in The White Lotus and Silo. He reminisces about his early days in film and reveals his emotional attachment to his upcoming project, She Dances. Steve discusses his love for pirate tales in Peter Pan, the fright of The Changeling, and his personal favorites like Master and Commander. He also opens up about family life, his guilty pleasure Road House, and his fondness for hilarious classics like Raising Arizona. Don’t miss his thoughts on the films that truly moved him!
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Simple On-Set Rules For Longevity
- Show up on time, be pleasant, hit your mark, and don’t be a jerk on set.
- Bring ideas but be collaborative and respectful to keep working relationships strong.
Bring Ideas, But Be Respectful
- Have an opinion but keep it ready and be polite when sharing it on set.
- Use your ideas like tools in your bag—helpful but not obstructive to the production.
Producing Sharpens Decision Making
- Producing a film changes how you read scripts and approach problems; act quickly and solve issues proactively.
- Read scripts fast and don’t let projects languish once you’ve tasted producing responsibilities.