This episode features a discussion about the intersection of mental health and performing arts, specifically theater nerves, where even long-running actors experience trembling and high heart rate on the first night. The guest mentioned a book called The Body Holds the Score, which offers six ways to help mental health.
The process of writing a screenplay involves building it up gradually, similar to sculpting. A lot of effort goes into creating a script, including a well-crafted resume and headshot for an actor.
The speaker highlights his lack of self-worth juxtaposed with the physical confidence required of action heroes in Hollywood. However, he acknowledges an admiration for the impressive physiques of actors like Benicio Del Toro.
Actor on ER, Goran Visnjic shares his perspective on the hierarchy of theater, film, and television acting and how it has changed over the years, especially with the demanding amount of work done in television.
UFC fighter, Georges St-Pierre speaks about his transition into the entertainment industry and his current approach to acting and training.