On the heels of his critically acclaimed and Golden Globe nominated performance in the film Poor Things, Mark Ruffalo joins his former acting teacher Milton Justice on the podcast "I Don't Need an Acting Class" to discuss his acting process. In this intimate, passionate and revealing conversation, Ruffalo talks about why Poor Things was so liberating and what it took to find his way into world of the film. Other topics include: the gift of knowing when you're lying, the importance of developing your imagination, and how layering in elements, like a piece of costume is vital to building a believable character. He and Milton also reminisce about the projects they worked on together earlier in their careers, and how attempting great plays informed them both as artists. Throughout the conversation, Ruffalo's passion for the work is apparent, especially when it comes to the need to challenge himself. "You're always trying to throw your elbows out to stay one step ahead of what people expect of you," he says. "As an actor I just get bored and I want to keep being challenged. I'm sick of Mark Ruffalo."

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