Alia Shawkat

Alia Shawkat, celebrated for her roles in Arrested Development and Severance, joins the hosts to dish on her fascinating career. She reveals why she doesn’t own a TV and the challenges of being typecast as an angry teenager. Alia shares her excitement about returning to the Severance set for its second season, reflecting on the collaborative joy with the cast. The conversation also dives into high school nostalgia, where they hilariously discuss how their characters fit into classic stereotypes.

Ethan Hawke and Alia Shawkat discuss their new film 'Blaze', summers in Nova Scotia, art that tells the truth, beginner's mind, Alia's painting, career advice from Steve McQueen, and the importance of giving it all away.