Michael Shannon

Jessica Chastain is one of our most celebrated actors, with a recent Oscar win, a Tony-nominated Broadway run, and a highly praised performance as Tammy Wynette opposite Michael Shannon’s George Jones. As Jessica tells Marc, she’s always been a sensitive person and ever since she was the shy kid in high school, she learned to channel that sensitivity into performance. They also talk about how she owes a lot of her career evolution to Robin Williams and Al Pacino. This interview was recorded on June 14, before the SAG-AFTRA strike.Click here for Charity Navigator’s list of Hawaii Wildfire Relief organizations. 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.

Michael Shannon, an acclaimed actor known for roles in 'The Shape of Water' and 'Boardwalk Empire,' shares his journey from lonely childhood to creative fulfillment. He reflects on how growing up split between Kentucky and Illinois shaped his artistic voice. Shannon reveals the joy he found in directing 'Eric LaRue' and discusses the darker themes of his work. He also delves into the importance of self-love and the lasting impacts of music, particularly R.E.M., on his life. Nostalgia plays a key role, as he reminisces about cherished memories.

Actor Michael Shannon discusses the importance of Waco and why he felt the need to revisit it in 'Waco: The Aftermath'. Jordan Klepper tackles the latest headlines, including the implications of the Fox News and Dominion settlement, plus the racist recordings of Oklahoma officials caught on tape. Klepper also goes to Michigan to talk with Governor Gretchen Whitmer about gun reform and abortion rights.