Matt Del Negro talks about what it’s like playing cops and prison guards on TV, the research that goes into it, and what he’s learned.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Insights on Overcoming Rejection in Acting

00:05:01 Inspiring Stories from a Compassionate Lawyer

00:10:18 Discovering a Passion for Acting

00:15:12 Journey to Becoming an Actor: From Film Studies to New York Grind

00:20:26 Navigating Uncertainty in an Acting Career

00:25:16 The Value of Non-Celebrity Guests in Podcasts

00:29:53 Discovering Passion for Acting

00:35:09 The Benefits and Limitations of Virtual Communities

00:40:39 Evolution of TV Watching: From Sopranos to Streaming

00:45:28 Navigating Racial Tensions in 90s TV Shows

00:50:40 Inside the Realities of Police Work and TV Show Accuracy

00:55:36 Margot Robbie's Method Acting: Behind the Scenes

01:01:15 Filming 'Mayor of Kingstown' in a Real Prison

01:05:35 Realism in Film Casting and Performance

01:12:34 Navigating Career Changes and Industry Perceptions

01:16:10 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Consistent Mindset

01:20:59 Resilience in the Face of Rejection

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