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Whether it's Superman or Spider-Man or Wednesday Addams, Miles Millar and Al Gough have made a career of giving their unique take on iconic characters. Here they join Josh to chat about SMALLVILLE, SPIDER-MAN 2, WEDNESDAY, their early script for IRON MAN, and more! UPCOMING EVENTS! August 13th -- John Turturro in New York! -- Get your tickets here! August 14th -- The Thursday Murder Club with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, & Chris Columbus in New York! ⁠-- Get your tickets here! August 15th -- Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles -- ⁠⁠Get your tickets here ⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you combine one of our best actors with one of our most unfiltered conversationalists? You get Josh Brolin! Josh returns to the podcast to chat about WEAPONS, AVENGERS memories, roles he turned down including AVATAR, and more. UPCOMING EVENTS! Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles on August 15th! ⁠⁠Get your tickets here ⁠⁠ Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taron Egerton, renowned for his roles in *Kingsman* and *Rocketman*, explores his career evolution in this engaging conversation. He shares insights about his indie projects, *Smoke* and *She Rides Shotgun*, and reflects on the challenges of balancing commercial success with personal aspirations. Taron discusses the complexities of portraying characters, including the duality of an arson investigator, and humorously questions if playing Wolverine is in his future. He candidly opens up about managing fame, mental health, and his artistic influences.

Vanessa Kirby, renowned for her roles in The Crown and Mission: Impossible, joins the conversation to discuss her exciting portrayal of Sue Storm in the upcoming Fantastic Four film. She shares her emotional journey from theater to screen and reflects on the importance of female representation in superhero stories. The chat delves into the challenges of embodying complex characters and the collaborative spirit of filmmaking, alongside lighthearted anecdotes about her experiences in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

James Gunn, writer and director of the new SUPERMAN film and head of the DC Universe, dives into the intricacies of his latest project. He discusses the emotional journey of creating a superhero film, unveiling the pressures and camaraderie among the team. Gunn touches on innovative casting choices and the future of promising DC characters. The conversation also explores the depth of Superman's narrative, revealing connections to contemporary issues and the importance of friendship in overcoming adversity. Get ready for exciting developments in the DC universe!

Madelyn Cline knows a change is coming as she starts shooting the final season of OUTER BANKS. But before she mourns that end she's celebrating her horror debut in I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, working with Johnny Depp, and more. Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Happy Sad Confused patreon here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Goode is a charming English actor, known for roles in 'Watchmen' and 'Downton Abbey'. In this lively discussion, he shares hilarious anecdotes about a disastrous James Bond meeting and his experiences filming 'Department Q'. Goode reflects on the challenges of balancing family life with his career and the importance of strong relationships in the industry. He also dives into his early Hollywood days and the emotional journey of his acting career, celebrating both successes and humorous struggles along the way.

Sam Rockwell, an Oscar-winning actor celebrated for his roles in both indie and blockbuster films, joins the conversation. He shares memorable monologues and discusses the creative process behind crafting iconic performances. The discussion highlights Rockwell's admiration for Philip Seymour Hoffman and the importance of camaraderie among actors. They dive into the insecurities of younger performers and the collaborative spirit that defines the industry, all while sprinkling in humorous anecdotes about pets and food preferences.

Join filmmaker Danny Boyle, known for 28 Days Later, alongside talented stars Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as they discuss the much-anticipated sequel, 28 Years Later. They share hilarious behind-the-scenes antics from filming, the emotional depth and evolution of horror as a genre, and the innovative techniques that shape storytelling today. Explore how the pandemic has influenced film narratives and tease future cinematic projects. Their camaraderie shines through as they navigate the challenges of bringing a post-apocalyptic tale to life.

David Goyer, co-writer of Batman Begins and veteran of the comic book world, dives into the groundbreaking film that reshaped the superhero genre. He discusses the unique storytelling approach that delayed Batman's introduction, making audiences rethink heroism. Goyer reflects on the emotional depth woven into the narrative and the challenges of casting iconic roles. He also touches on the moral dilemmas faced by the characters and how the film's legacy continues to influence Hollywood today.