Kieran Culkin

Kieran Culkin, known for his roles in "Succession" and "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," joins the hosts for a lively discussion. They dive into the hilarity of theater mishaps, including auditioning with food poisoning. Kieran shares anecdotes about balancing parenthood with a demanding career and opens up about navigating insecurities in the entertainment industry. The conversation also touches on the quirks of family dynamics in a famous acting clan. With humor and nostalgia, they explore the ups and downs of life in showbiz.

Jesse Eisenberg, acclaimed for his roles in The Social Network, and Kieran Culkin, known for Succession, dive into their new comedy-drama, A Real Pain. The film follows two mismatched cousins on a journey through Poland, where they confront their Jewish heritage and complicated familial bonds. Eisenberg shares insights on writing and directing, while Culkin humorously discusses his social filter—or lack thereof. They also reflect on representing historical trauma in storytelling, blending humor with poignant themes.

Kieran Culkin, the Emmy-winning star of 'Succession,' brings his sharp wit and charm to the conversation. He shares a hilarious take on balancing his professional life with family commitments, revealing he hasn't even finished watching his own show. Kieran also recounts a wild Yankees game incident, emphasizing his connection to New York and family nostalgia. Expect lighthearted banter about theater, Halloween fun, and a peek into his upcoming film, 'A Real Pain'!

Kieran Culkin, known for his role as the wealthy Roman Roy in Succession, joins Conan O’Brien for a delightful chat. Kieran shares his dream of hosting SNL and the thrill of acting with authenticity. They discuss the quirks of character portrayal and the allure of filming in European cities. The conversation is peppered with nostalgic anecdotes from Kieran's early career and humorous takes on urban life. Together, they explore the charm of New York grit and the modern superhero narrative, all while keeping the banter light and engaging.

A lot is going on for Kieran Culkin right now. He's a new dad, he has an Emmy nomination, he's dealing with life during the pandemic like the rest of us. But chaos is familiar to Kieran, who grew up in a railroad apartment with six brothers and sisters, all of whom were pushed toward show business by their father. Kieran and Marc talk about that childhood environment, why Kieran and his brothers love pro wrestling, and how he established himself as an actor, including in his role as Roman Roy on Succession. 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.