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Award-winning actor Gary Oldman, famous for his roles in 'The Darkest Hour' and 'Dracula', shares insights on his return to the stage after 37 years. He humorously discusses stage fright, aging, and chair yoga. Oldman dives into the unexpected legacies of iconic roles, particularly his interpretation of Dracula. He reflects on the importance of collaboration in filmmaking, navigating creativity through jet lag, and the significance of mentorship. The conversation is a mix of nostalgia and laughter, revealing the joys and challenges of a storied acting career.

Tom Hiddleston, best known as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, returns to share captivating insights about his recent work, including 'The Life of Chuck' and a West End production of 'Much Ado About Nothing.' He reflects on the emotional depth found in cinema, discussing themes of life and mortality through iconic films. Tom also shares his excitement about revisiting Loki and the joys of theater, along with lighthearted anecdotes about fitness and the impact of dance on personal growth.

Benicio Del Toro, the Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in 'Traffic' and 'Sicario', chats about his latest work with Wes Anderson. He shares fascinating insights on the dynamics of working with celebrated directors and the importance of trust on set. Del Toro reflects on his journey from theater to film and the challenges he faced as a Puerto Rican actor. Funny anecdotes, including a memorable Bill Murray moment, highlight the unpredictable nature of filmmaking. Plus, a light-hearted discussion on food preferences adds a delightful touch!

Ryan Condal, the co-creator and showrunner of House of the Dragon, joins executive producer Sara Hess and actor Emma D'Arcy, known for her role as Rhaenyra Targaryen. They discuss the intricate character relationships and emotional depths evolving in the series, particularly between Rhaenyra and Alicent. Behind-the-scenes anecdotes reveal the camaraderie among the cast while tackling production challenges. They also touch on the complexities of adapting George R.R. Martin's narratives and the upcoming season's exciting developments.

It may or may not be the FINAL reckoning for the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise but writer/director Christopher McQuarrie is here to talk about the unusual way they make these films, plus give some teases about the future of TOP GUN and DAYS OF THUNDER, and a glimpse at the Superman sequel he wanted to do. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

He's just coming off a Tony win and he just might be in line for another! Jonathan Groff takes center stage on this episode to talk about playing Bobby Darin in JUST IN TIME, how SPRING AWAKENING changed his life, why he was so well suited for MINDHUNTER, and what he considers the best movie musicals of all time! UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- ⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠ Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

How do you make the most celebrated STAR WARS story in decades without so much as a jedi in sight? You hire Tony Gilroy. The filmmaker behind MICHAEL CLAYTON and THE BOURNE LEGACY joins Josh to talk about his unlikely journey to ANDOR. Recorded at the 92nd Street Y. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- ⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠ Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠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

Sure, Alexander Skarsgard can be the leading man of your dreams but what he really wants to do is play a socially awkward android. And that's what he's doing in MURDERBOT, his new Apple series. He joins Josh at this live taping at the 92nd Street Y to discuss his journey from TRUE BLOOD to BIG LITTLE LIES to THE NORTHMAN to here, plus why he's more competitive with his dad than his brother. UPCOMING EVENTS 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- ⁠tickets here⁠ Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- ⁠⁠⁠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

John Boyega is one of us. Sure he's a STAR WARS star but he's also an unapologetic fanboy. He brings his enthusiasm to his chat with Josh taped in front of a live audience in Chicago at C2E2 to talk all things STAR WARS, Marvel, ATTACK THE BLOCK, and more. UPCOMING EVENTS Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- ⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠ Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- ⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠ 28 YEARS LATER Q&A with Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, & Danny Boyle 6/1 in NY -- tickets here Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- ⁠⁠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

Jeremy Renner is a survivor, an inspiration, an amazing actor, a superhero, and now an author! Her returns to the podcast to talk about all of it, his long road of recovery after a horrific accident, lessons learned, and what the future holds for him in Marvel and beyond. UPCOMING EVENTS Alexander Skarsgard in NY 5/12 -- ⁠tickets here⁠ Tony Gilroy in NY 5/14 -- ⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠ Gary Oldman in LA 6/3 -- ⁠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