The veteran character actor looks back on years of side-jobs and failed auditions, learning to make the most of parts of any size and landing the role of a lifetime — for which he is now favored to win the best supporting actor Oscar — in Martin McDonagh’s acclaimed dramedy.

But first: Carolyn Giardina, THR’s tech editor, joins Scott to dissect — and predict — the technical Oscar categories.

Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.

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