Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Seth Green
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Apr 23, 2018 Seth Green, an accomplished actor, voice artist, and creator of Robot Chicken, shares fascinating insights from his diverse career. He recounts the hilarious chaos of being punked by Ashton Kutcher and how he played a pivotal role in getting Dax cast in Without a Paddle. Seth reflects on directing his passion project, Changeland, and the challenges he faced blending acting with directing. The duo also reminisces about their wild press tour, featuring zero gravity experiences and some heartfelt discussions about integrity and friendship.
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Punk'd Prank Gone Wrong
- Seth Green recounts being the hardest mark on Punk'd when Ashton Kutcher staged an illegal gambling raid prank.
- He calmly stayed silent during the fake raid and later improvised to get everyone out before chaos erupted.
Audience Reframes Your Film
- The final film tone can differ wildly from the intended work; actors may think they're making a serious movie yet audiences perceive it differently.
- Embrace the audience's reaction and the life the film finds beyond production.
Dangerous Shoots In New Zealand
- While filming Without a Paddle in New Zealand they trained with Olympic rowers and worked with Bart the Bear.
- Seth disappeared in a whirlpool and resurfaced a quarter mile downstream while a stuntman later was critically injured.
