Episode
Matthew Macfadyen
31:45
Published: Mon Aug 31 2020
Description
Host Roger Bennett is joined by Emmy nominee Matthew Macfadyen, who plays Tom Wambsgans, the brown-nosed king of beta-maleness and cuckold crown prince of doomed love. Matthews talks transforming his velvety British voice into Tom's American accent, his antithetical relationships with Shiv and Greg, and the sheer terror of eating Logan Roy's chicken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The podcast host interviews an actor who portrays a complex character brilliantly, Tom Wamsgams, on a successful show, sharing his state of mind as being half suave, half dickhead.
00:00 - 03:31 (03:31)
Summary
The podcast host interviews an actor who portrays a complex character brilliantly, Tom Wamsgams, on a successful show, sharing his state of mind as being half suave, half dickhead.
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The longer you're an actor, the more you lose your vanity.
03:31 - 07:29 (03:57)
Summary
The longer you're an actor, the more you lose your vanity. Despite this, improv can still make actors fearful and self-conscious.
EpisodeMatthew Macfadyen
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The speaker asserts that Tom's dominant governing emotion is fear, which is reflected in his professional and personal life, despite his massive job titles.
07:29 - 11:47 (04:18)
Summary
The speaker asserts that Tom's dominant governing emotion is fear, which is reflected in his professional and personal life, despite his massive job titles. Additionally, the speaker compares Tom's management style to that of their dad's, who particularly loved the employees who did the hard work for him.
EpisodeMatthew Macfadyen
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The fear of losing someone, aiming to please someone or being aggressive is caused by personal insecurities, such as the fear of open relationships that are hard to deal with.
11:47 - 15:33 (03:45)
Summary
The fear of losing someone, aiming to please someone or being aggressive is caused by personal insecurities, such as the fear of open relationships that are hard to deal with.
EpisodeMatthew Macfadyen
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Brian Cox shares his approach to acting by playing characters straight and letting the script do the heavy lifting to evoke desired emotions.
15:33 - 20:48 (05:15)
Summary
Brian Cox shares his approach to acting by playing characters straight and letting the script do the heavy lifting to evoke desired emotions.
EpisodeMatthew Macfadyen
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The guest discusses their ability to separate themselves from their characters' emotions and the impact of intense scenes on their mental state after filming.
20:48 - 26:08 (05:20)
Summary
The guest discusses their ability to separate themselves from their characters' emotions and the impact of intense scenes on their mental state after filming.
EpisodeMatthew Macfadyen
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The podcast explores the concept of surrendering to chaos through the lens of a final episode of a show and how it can lead to kindness and being present in the moment.
26:08 - 30:42 (04:33)
Summary
The podcast explores the concept of surrendering to chaos through the lens of a final episode of a show and how it can lead to kindness and being present in the moment.
EpisodeMatthew Macfadyen
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
An obscure and confusing discussion between characters in the TV show Succession, ultimately leading to a question about using humans as footstools.
30:42 - 31:48 (01:06)
Summary
An obscure and confusing discussion between characters in the TV show Succession, ultimately leading to a question about using humans as footstools.