Chapter

The Casting Process, Notes, and Reacting to a Character
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15:01 - 22:20 (07:19)

Actor Jason Bateman discusses the challenges of receiving notes or directions that don't let him react naturally as a character, rather than getting pigeonholed into a director's or writer's preconceptions, and how this relates to the casting process for any creative work.

Clips
The writer imagines what the person would look like, the house, and how they will say certain lines.
15:01 - 17:53 (02:52)
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Creative process
Summary

The writer imagines what the person would look like, the house, and how they will say certain lines. It's all about control and lack of control in the creative process.

Chapter
The Casting Process, Notes, and Reacting to a Character
Episode
"Mitch Hurwitz"
Podcast
SmartLess
The immediate relationship between the performer and audience in comedy emphasizes the significance of reacting to what one brings to the performance rather than trying to fulfill a preconceived notion of what the performance should be.
17:53 - 19:49 (01:55)
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Performance
Summary

The immediate relationship between the performer and audience in comedy emphasizes the significance of reacting to what one brings to the performance rather than trying to fulfill a preconceived notion of what the performance should be. The incorporation of the performer's authentic self leads to a unique and sincere delivery, as showcased through the characters of Sean, Jack, and Job.

Chapter
The Casting Process, Notes, and Reacting to a Character
Episode
"Mitch Hurwitz"
Podcast
SmartLess
The podcast discusses the challenges of navigating difficult personalities and how these experiences can be used in creative projects.
19:49 - 22:20 (02:31)
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Personalities
Summary

The podcast discusses the challenges of navigating difficult personalities and how these experiences can be used in creative projects.

Chapter
The Casting Process, Notes, and Reacting to a Character
Episode
"Mitch Hurwitz"
Podcast
SmartLess