Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem, the Academy Award-winning Spanish actor known for his roles in No Country for Old Men and Skyfall, joins to discuss his acting journey and latest role as King Triton in Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid. He shares how he learned English from AC/DC and reflects on the intense portrayal of the Bond villain. The conversation also dives into the challenges and comedic moments of acting amid technology, revealing the emotional layers of his performances and the unpredictable nature of celebrity encounters.

Javier Bardem finds lots of inspiration in his native Spain: the art, the creativity, the history, the ham. Marc talks with Javier about the importance of being raised in a creative family, including his uncle who fought the fascists through his films and his mother who was his greatest teacher. They also talk about some of Javier's most memorable performances in films like No Country for Old Men, Before Night Falls and his recent portrayal of Desi Arnaz in Being the Ricardos. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Javier Bardem, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Dune', chats about his current work in Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story'. He reflects on the global fascination with true crime dramas and shares insights from portraying complex characters like the villainous Anton Chigurh. Bardem also offers candid anecdotes about navigating family life and the creative process, blending humor with the depth of his experiences in the industry.