The Empire Film Podcast

#597 — Michael Fassbender, Adam Driver

Dec 29, 2023
Michael Fassbender returns to the podcast, discussing his upcoming movies and his love for The Streets. Adam Driver talks about his role in Michael Mann's Ferrari and the possibility of Heat 2. Other topics include New Year's filmic resolutions, ranking The Hollywood Chrises, and movie reviews.
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Fassbender's Acting Hiatus

  • Michael Fassbender took a four-year break from acting to race for Porsche and become a dad.
  • These two things took up all of his time, especially since the racing season limited his availability for filming.
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Contrasting Directors

  • Fassbender contrasts working with Taika Waititi and David Fincher.
  • Waititi's style is improvisational and energetic, while Fincher is precise and uses repetition for distillation.
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Developing Thomas Rongen

  • Fassbender developed his "Next Goal Wins" character, Thomas Rongen, on set, deviating from the real person.
  • He made the character more cantankerous and broken to fit the film's narrative.
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