Anna Faris Is Unqualified Paul Scheer (Re-release)
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Aug 30, 2023 Actor and comedian Paul Scheer talks with Anna about career choices, unexpected casting, surviving on Subway sandwiches, good movies versus favorite movies, and more. They also give some Unqualified advice to Mya and Charlie about navigating relationships and ending communication, as well as discussing their favorite movie scenes and romantic comedies.
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Anna Faris Early Career Struggles
- Anna Faris shared her early acting career story, flying to LA without an agent to audition for Scary Movie.
- She struggled financially, slept on couches, and bought clothes on a tight budget during auditions.
Value of New Faces in Casting
- Casting lesser-known actors helps audiences discover and emotionally invest in new favorites.
- Over-familiar casting makes it harder for viewers to connect and find fresh entertainment experiences.
Humiliation Harms Creativity
- Anna Faris recalled being publicly humiliated by Ivan Wrightman on set for an incident not her fault.
- She described the negative impact of such humiliation on creative instincts.