Alan Rickman

Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan discuss 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'. They explore the movie's popularity, Kevin Costner's polarizing nature, and Robin Hood's portrayals in films. They highlight Morgan Freeman's exceptional performance in 'Unforgiven' and discuss various scenes and aspects of 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'. They also delve into casting rumors and choices and analyze the career of a particular actor. The speakers mention pop culture references and Kevin Costner's performance.

Alan Rickman, a legendary actor, discusses his transition from graphic design to acting, directing 'A Little Chaos', and the origins of his iconic Die Hard role. Topics include impersonations, career challenges, and the impact of aging in the film industry.

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s interview with Alan Rickman concludes with a discussion of “the mysterious mechanism of acting and theatre and storytelling” and the use of special effects in the Harry Potter movies. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.