Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! WWDTM: Paul Giamatti, Laufey, and more!
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Nov 29, 2025 
This week features Paul Giamatti, an accomplished actor known for his diverse roles in films like Sideways and the series Billions. He shares insights about navigating typecasting and his early days in theater. Giamatti joins in a fun quiz about Tupperware, mixing humor with fascinating anecdotes. Also, Laufey discusses her unique sound and her memorable duet with Barbra Streisand, while James Gunn reflects on his filmmaking journey and the nuances of portraying Superman. The episode is packed with laughter and intriguing stories!
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From Sleeping Bag To Stardom
- Paul Giamatti recalled early TV roles where he was credited as minor characters like “Man in Sleeping Bag.”
- He vividly remembered delivering the line “not me, man” opposite Dennis Franz on NYPD Blue.
The Blue Actor Story
- Paul Giamatti described being dyed blue for Big Fat Liar using tattoo ink that lingered on his feet for months.
- He joked that his Yale School of Drama training included enduring two-hour spray sessions.
Wax Paul Movement
- Fans once campaigned to get Paul Giamatti a wax figure at Madame Tussauds, a movement he says failed.
- He wryly questioned the qualifications for getting a wax statue.