Edward Norton joins the show to talk about his role as Miles Bron in Glass Onion. He discusses his collaboration with Rian Johnson, a hilarious improvisation on set with Daniel Craig, and his early career working with Edward Albee. Norton also reflects on a recent concert experience with his kids.
Edward Norton and Rian Johnson collaborated on the film 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' after admiring each other's work for years and developed the character of Miles Bron together.
Norton praises Johnson's satirical approach in 'Knives Out', exploring themes of class dynamics and appropriation, while also highlighting the comedic brilliance of Daniel Craig's performance.
Deep dives
Early Success and Career Beginnings
Edward Norton's career took off when he landed the role in the 1996 courtroom thriller Primal Fear, opposite Richard Gere. His impressive performance in the film earned him his first Oscar nomination. However, his passion for acting began at a young age, attending his first play at the age of five and studying acting both in childhood and during his time at Yale University. He honed his skills in New York City, studying with renowned acting coach Terry Schreiber and eventually finding work on stage as a member of the Signature Players. This unique stage background seamlessly translated into his successful film career.
Working with Ryan Johnson and the Uniqueness of Knives Out
Edward Norton's excitement to work with Ryan Johnson, the director of Knives Out, stemmed from their shared love for noir films and their previous collaboration on the film The Brothers Bloom. Norton admires Johnson's ability to take the conventions of a genre and infuse them with a modern-day twist, making his films both entertaining and relevant. Norton praises Johnson's satirical approach in Knives Out, which delves into themes of class dynamics and appropriation, mirroring current societal discussions. Additionally, Norton highlights the comedic brilliance of Daniel Craig's performance in the film.
Small Wins and Off-Screen Fun
Apart from his successful career and Knives Out, Edward Norton shares two small wins. One is an enjoyable experience watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform live with his kids, creating a special memory and passing down his love for the band. Another win for Norton was experiencing the energetic atmosphere and collective joy of attending a stadium concert with thousands of people, emphasizing the significance of communal experiences and the importance of being present in the moment. Norton concludes by acknowledging the unique energy that collective experiences bring, which cannot be replicated in a virtual world.
Edward Norton joins the show to talk about his role as the tech billionaire Miles Bron in Rian Johnson's thrilling whodunit, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
As a longtime admirer of Johnson's work, Norton traces the many times their paths crossed over the years, finally leading to their first collaboration on Glass Onion. He also explains how they developed Bron's character together, and recounts a hilarious moment improvising on set with Daniel Craig.
Norton also reflects on his early career, shares how he began working with the playwright and director Edward Albee, and recounts a recent experience seeing the Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert with his kids.
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