Chapter
Overcoming Professional Vanity in Acting.
03:31 - 07:29 (03:57)
The longer you're an actor, the more you lose your vanity. Despite this, improv can still make actors fearful and self-conscious.
Clips
Matthew Macfadyen talks about his acting career from playing serious roles like Tom Quinn in Spooks to romantic leads like Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice.
03:31 - 04:21 (00:49)
Summary
Matthew Macfadyen talks about his acting career from playing serious roles like Tom Quinn in Spooks to romantic leads like Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. He also discusses the importance of not being typecast as an actor.
ChapterOvercoming Professional Vanity in Acting.
EpisodeMatthew Macfadyen
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Actor Matthew Macfadyen believes that the British sensibility of the writers and the caustic humor in the show contribute to the success of Succession, even if the story is about Manhattan billionaires.
04:21 - 05:23 (01:02)
Summary
Actor Matthew Macfadyen believes that the British sensibility of the writers and the caustic humor in the show contribute to the success of Succession, even if the story is about Manhattan billionaires.
ChapterOvercoming Professional Vanity in Acting.
EpisodeMatthew Macfadyen
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The British humor is hard-edged and acidic, making it uncomfortable at times, while the British accent is revered in the UK and often used in high-end commercials.
05:23 - 06:12 (00:49)
Summary
The British humor is hard-edged and acidic, making it uncomfortable at times, while the British accent is revered in the UK and often used in high-end commercials. Marks and Spencer's is considered a national institution and expertly markets itself through its commercials.
ChapterOvercoming Professional Vanity in Acting.
EpisodeMatthew Macfadyen
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The Guardian explores the challenges of mastering accents, including improvisation, and examines the unique qualities of a memorable accent.
06:12 - 07:29 (01:17)
Summary
The Guardian explores the challenges of mastering accents, including improvisation, and examines the unique qualities of a memorable accent.