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The legendary Ian McShane has been acting for more than 60 years, from "The Wild and The Willing," "The Last of Shelia," and "Jesus of Nazareth" to "Lovejoy," "Sexy Beast," and the "John Wick" films. His two latest films are "Ballerina," set in the John Wick universe, and and the action comedy "Deep Cover." On this episode he talks about what made his time as Al Swearengen on "Deadwood" (perhaps his most iconic role) so special, and tells a story about an unforgettable suggestion from creator David Milch. He explains what sets Wick's Chad Stahalski apart as a director/producer, why life experience helps an actor, how a few short words from director Tony Richardson placed him right on track to do his work, and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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You know Bobby Naderi from his subtle and sometimes hilarious work in films like "Bright" and "The Beekeeper." Now he brings that same aliveness to the new Amazon series "The Better Sister," where he plays Detective Matt Bowen. On this episode, he talks about how his nomadic youth shaped his life and work, how failures paved the way for breakthroughs, why he stopped anticipating how a scene will play out, how his mother's blunt criticism of his acting work helped him get better, and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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The young but wise Lovie Simone is best known for "Selah and The Spades" and "The Craft: Legacy." Now she stars in the hit Netflix series "Forever," an adaptation of the Judy Bloom book. On this episode, she talks about the giant role music plays in her preparation, why having a Black hair & make-up person on set is crucial to work, "importance over relevance," "quality over quantity," her love of words "and the weight of each word," the "accidental" way she and Michael Cooper Jr. built their "Forever" chemistry, plus much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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Theodore Bouloukos returns to the podcast after nearly 7 years (first time was episode 14). The "secret weapon of independent cinema," as The New Yorker's Richard Brody called him, brings us up to date on his adventures in acting. He talks about why he never dwells on a project's prospects after his work is done, explains the kind of characters that attract him, reminisces about a couple exceptional recent shoots (including the wonderful ode to the game of Baseball that is the film "Eephus"), makes a case for going "full on" for every role, and much more.

"Eephus" is currently on demand and highly recommended.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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We rarely get to hear Joel Potrykus talk about himself as an actor. The independent filmmaker of such beloved low-budget treasures as "Ape," "Buzzard," and "Relaxer" says he has, in fact, never talked about it. In his latest, "Vulcanizadora," he once again co-stars with the man he loves to point his camera at, Joshua Burge. The two reprise their roles of Derek and Marty exactly ten years after they birthed those characters in "Buzzard." On this episode, Potrykus explains the decision to take on the role in both films, why he loves working with the "machine" that is Burge, the part of directing actors he likes the least, how the end of "Field of Dreams" helped his acting process, and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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You know him as Murray in "Stranger Things," or Martin in "Fleabag," or loved him in "Lemon" (the wonderful indie film he also co-wrote), or his countless guest star roles on Comedy Central, Adult Swim, "The Office," "Curb" (the list goes on), but lately Brett Gelman has been venturing into more serious projects like "McVeigh" and "Lady in the Lake." On this episode, he talks about the conscious choice to just "do great roles" that often takes him away from comedy. He talks about his relationship to the craft which started in acting school, explains how bombing on stage doing improv was great training for acting, describes why a method approach continues to serve him, makes a plea for us to stop being afraid to "enter into the ugly," and much more.

Currently you can catch him, and his co-host (and wife) Ari Dayan, on their podcast "Neurotica," which gives listeners an unfiltered view into their marriage! Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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Adeel Akhtar is a versatile British actor known for his powerful performances across film, television, and theatre. He gained widespread acclaim for his BAFTA-winning role in the BBC drama "Murdered by My Father," and won another one, a few years later, for "Sherwood." His other credits in front of the camera include "Four Lions," "The Big Sick," "Enola Holmes," "Utopia," and "Sweet Tooth." On stage, Akhtar has appeared in productions at the National Theatre and the Royal Court. Currently he wows audiences as Lopakhin in a new production of Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn. On this episode he talks about the pleasures of performing "with complete freedom" in that production, interacting with the audience, and the interesting connections he finds between that character and his own return to theater. Plus he explains why he no longer finds himself over-preparing for a role, shares something a valued teacher gave him that changed his approach to the work, and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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Michael Angarano has been acting since he was an infant and has a long resume of memorable work in both comedic and dramatic roles—"Almost Famous," "Will and Grace," "This is Us," "Gentlemen Broncos," "Oppenheimer," to name a few. His latest is a wonderful comedy with a lot of heart that he stars in, co-wrote and directed called "Sacramento." On this episode he talks about the long road of getting that film made, how he needed to adjust once he saw Michael Cera's approach to the role, and the interesting realization that he may not need to act and direct and write at the same time again. He tells a story about suddenly facing a strange form of stage fright, and the sensitive way Steven Soderbergh helped him get though it. He explains why he says he doesn't have an acting process, has a particular aversion to relaxation exercises, and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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Jolene Purdy is always a standout. She gained recognition for her performance as Cherita Chen in the cult classic "Donnie Darko," and later appeared in hit shows like "Orange Is the New Black," "Under the Dome," "Breaking Bad," "WandaVision," and "The White Lotus." She now plays opposite Kevin Bacon in the new Amazon series "The Bondsman." On this episode, she talks about how the collaborative nature of that production ignited her creativity and brought out the best in her. She tells us her secret to mastering the art of delivering exposition, why she loves to be directed, how she learned to protect her characters, why Kevin Bacon is "boss," and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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The incredible Lebanese actor Hadi Tabbal just finished the monumental Broadway run of Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English." He originated the role of Omid, and performed in various iterations of this powerful and transformative play over the last few years. On this episode, he talks about the fascinatingly unique aspect of "English" that is unlike any other play he's performed, and what he means when he says it is "alive" every night and "very delicate," and he has to "take care" not to "derail" it. He explains the difference between "discovery" and "deciding," talks about the "saddest" part of acting, describes his pre-show ritual, how it all comes down to "learning people," and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.

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