Corey Fogelmanis' first big break came as the fan-favorite Farkle on the Disney Channel series "Girl Meets World." He later appeared alongside Octavia Spencer in the psychological thriller "Ma," and in Netflix's hit series "My Life with the Walter Boys." Now his first lead performance as Ben, a teen who comes out as non-binary, in the refreshingly modern coming-of-age movie "I Wish You All the Best," has already garnered glowing early reviews. On this episode, he talks about the "very aligned process" of working with director Tommy Dorfman, how music helps him prepare, learning the difference between naturalism and truthfulness, the difficulties of shaking off old childhood sit-com methods, and much more! Plus he just got done acting in the sequel to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," helmed by David Fincher, so he gives us a slight peak into that production! "I Wish You All The Best" opens in select theaters on Friday November 7th.

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Nina Hoss is one of our most respected stage, film, and television actors working internationally. She is known for her collaborations with director Christian Petzold in films such as "Barbara" and "Phoenix," as well as "Tar" opposite Cate Blanchett, the celebrated series "Homeland," and her latest "Hedda," opposite Tessa Thompson. On this episode, she talks about what drew her to Nia DaCosta's bold new reimagining of the Ibsen's classic. She gives us a peek into her process, talks about the "journey of filmmaking" she and Petzold embarked on together, environment as communication, how "The Cherry Orchard" in Brooklyn "landed at the right time," finding enjoyment in "checking out the possibilities," why she sometimes rehearses in German when she's acting in English, and much more.

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You know the multitalented Sunita Mani from "Glow," "Spirited," "Mr. Robot," or "Save Yourselves!" And now, just this year, she has roles in so many projects (like "The Wild," "Death of a Unicorn," "A Nice Indian Boy," "Government Cheese," "His and Hers," "The Roses") that one wonders how she has to time to do it all. On this episode, she takes us back to where it all started, improv comedy, and explains how being willing to fall down and get back up has served her work. She details the "emptying out" process that she needs to do before a new role, the benefits and drawbacks of learning on sets rather than in a classroom, the lack of regret in turning things down, why new underwear is so important for her latest role, and much more.

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Aidan Gillen returns to the podcast (first time: Episode 40). You know him from some of the most beloved shows of the century: "Game of Thrones," "The Wire," "Peaky Blinders," to name a few. Now he stars in the Irish Neo-noir film "Barber," where he plays a private investigator hired by a wealthy widow to find her missing granddaughter. He talks about why he doesn't look at the lines until the day before shooting, how his latest venture on the stage affected his work, why he still doesn't like rehearsal for film, what bothers him about the idea of an "actor-centric" production, and much more.

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Onur Tukel is a boldly independent writer-director-actor who, for more than a decade, has been making cutting edge comedies in New York City that sometimes land in the horror category, sometimes social satire, are often absurd, mostly hilarious, and always thoughtful—"Catfight," "Applesauce," "Summer of Blood," "The Misogynists," "Scenes From An Empty Church," to name just a few. His latest, "Poundcake," about a serial killer who only targets straight white men, is maybe his boldest yet, which says a lot. In this hour, he talks about his reluctant approach toward acting in his own films, the ways he has navigated low budget indie film production consistently enough to make a film every year, what rejuvenated his excitement for making movies after almost quitting, why he won't stop taking big storytelling risks, and much more!

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The great actor of the stage and screen, Ron Cephas Jones died on August 19, 2023, at the age of 66. On this episode from 2020, he details the value of a true collaborative relationship with the director, why the script never leaves his side in preproduction, talks about what it was like to slowly build "William" on "This Is Us" through many seasons of that show, and takes us back to his early days at LAByrinth theater in New York City to explain how Philip Seymour Hoffman forever changed his approach to work, plus much more! This is an expanded version of his episode, recorded on June 29, 2020, featuring a few minutes of extra material not included in the original release.

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Please Note: These interviews were recorded prior to the SAG/AFTRA strike, in June 2023, as part of the Tribeca Festival.

On this special episode of Back To One, actors Sophia Lillis, Hannah Gross, and Michael Cera talk about their work in writer/director Dustin Guy Defa's wonderful new film "The Adults." We get a glimpse into each of their general preparation processes before doing a deep dive into their work on this actor-centric production. They each talk about how they built the reality of their complex sibling relationship, why the songs and dances that play such a big part in their characters' past feel so organic, the extremely hard task of being truly unfunny, and much more. The Adults opens in select U.S. cities on August 18th.

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On this very special episode, I visit the picket line at each of the four SAG/AFTRA strike sites in New York City, in one continuous, unbroken audio "take." Actors Michael Gaston, Clarissa Thibeaux, and others talk to me about what's at stake, and en route to each location I share my own thoughts on the issues at hand, make some predictions, voice concerns, and offer up my total and complete solidarity to the cause, all supported by the loud and never-ending symphony of the New York City streets! Get ready for the strangest, but definitely most sonic-rich, episode of this podcast yet!

This episode was recorded on Monday, August 7, 2023 from 9:56am ET until 10:48am ET

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(This episode was recorded prior to the SAG/AFTRA strike)

Dierdre Friel always finds a way to ground her characters in such a deep reality that you feel like they aren't written at all, just simply among the living. Two examples of this can be found in "Ella" on the NBC show "New Amsterdam," and "Greta" on "Physical," the Apple TV+ hit that enters its third season on August  2nd. On this episode, she details the helpful exercise of laying out the similarities she shares with the character, and using Meisner's "what if" when the differences outweigh them. She talks about her amazing experience training at the Globe Theater, the "detective work" that is so integral to her process, the risky decision to take a part in a play that continues to pay dividends, and much more.

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Chris Messina is that rare character actor leading man who is the go-to supporting actor in seemingly everything. From "The Mindy Project" and "Newsroom," to "She Dies Tomorrow" and "I Care A Lot," he handles ultra-serious roles (like in "Blame," which I loved) or uproarious ones (such as this year's hit "Air") with what seems like effortlessness, and now he's starring in the new series "Based on a True Story" with Kaley Cuoco. In this hour, he generously takes us on an extended tour of his process. He talks about learning to "experience" rather than "act," why the thought of preparing a role "for 14 years" excites him, and the elements that make up "Air" which elevated his work past simply being four phone calls. He tells wonderful stories about his time at the Actors Studio in New York, getting a helpful note from Amy Adams that has profoundly affected his work, why a recent viewing of "Raging Bull" got him emotional, and leaves us with much more inspiration and wisdom than we had before.

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Dave Burd, known by his stage name Lil Dicky, is a multi-platinum rapper, comedian and actor. For three seasons now, he has been the co-creator, executive producer, writer and star of the critically acclaimed comedy series, "Dave." In this hour, he takes us from the beginning, being the laugh machine for his friends, through the discovery of his musical talent and the viral comedy video years, and finding his happy place in pitch meetings, convincing the money people that he could not just make a good TV show, that's easy, but maybe one of the great shows of all time. He talks about the hard work he puts into every aspect of "Dave," learning and growing from the amazing writers, the unique collaboration with the directors, and the true secret to his outstanding comedic performance: not having any time to think about it at all. Plus much more!

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Few television show characters are more iconic than "Mad Men's" Don Draper. Jon Hamm played him for 7 seasons and just might have changed television forever. Since then Hamm has ventured into film and exercised his funny muscles. Last year's "Confess, Fletch" was a wonderful example of what Hamm can do with good material, and so is his latest, "Maggie Moore(s)," directed by his friend (and "Mad Men" co-star) John Slattery.  In this episode, he talks about how Slattery worked with him to establish the very specific tone of that film, and what he needs from a director in general. He details how his previous television work prepared him for "Mad Men," how he didn't let the hype of that show overwhelm him in the final season (for which he won an Emmy), plus much more.

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Mark Duplass is the living patron saint of the indie filmmaker. Honest, simple, modest, positive, affirming about the work, Duplass, first with his brother Jay and now on his own, has become a household name in the film world for producing projects in a DIY style foregrounding authenticity, improvisational humor, and human connection. As an actor, both in his own productions and also series like "The Morning Show," he finds a way to keep that homegrown genuineness alive in front of the camera. His latest film, "Biosphere," which he co-wrote with director Mel Eslyn, is a true two-hander (with the wonderful Sterling K. Brown) that never fails to surprise and is sure to be a summer crowdpleaser when it opens on July 7th. On this episode, he talks about how his approach to acting grew out of necessity as a filmmaker, what he loved about being directed by his trusted partner Eslyn, why he himself hasn't directed for over eight years, what he needed to adjust when working in more precision-oriented productions, why he's cautiously optimistic about the AI effect on acting, and much more!

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Mary Neely first came to the world's attention during the pandemic with her viral videos, earning praise from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as being named "Best Theater of 2020" by The New York Times and The Washington Post. Since then, she has been delivering  great work on both sides of the camera, such as the tv pilot "Stars Diner" which premiered at SXSW this year, "Valley Girl," "Lyle Lyle Crocodile," and Netflix's "Happiness For Beginners." Now, she and Kareem Rahma ("Subway Takes") co-wrote and co-star in the true New York low budget indie film "Or Something." On this episode she tells the story of meeting Kareem, how that film came together, and the "endurance test" of shooting a feature in 6 days. She talks about growing up an "acting nerd," what she learned from performing different jobs on a set, the difficulty in accepting herself as more than an actor, why it all starts (and ends) with memorizing the text, and much more.

"Or Something" opens in New York on August 22nd and in LA in September

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In recent movies like "Air" and "Funny Pages," television series like "Our Flag Means Death," and plays like Annie Baker's "The Flick," Matthew Maher has made a name for himself as someone who can bring an oddball or weirdo to life with enough charm, charisma, and genuine gusto to make us love him unconditionally. On this episode, he talks about his acting foundations, the tools formative teachers have given him, and some theories he has developed as a teacher himself. He explains the allure of experimental theater in 90s New York City, makes a case for embracing contradictions and obstructions in a character, and brings it all back to the simple act of "owing it." Plus much more!

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It is extremely hard not to love Jeff Hiller's character Joel, opposite Bridget Everett's Sam, on the hit HBO series "Somebody Somewhere." Their friendship is sweet, revelatory, and concerningly codependent, all at the same time. On this episode, he talks about how he got good at auditioning while wondering if he'd ever play someone with an inner life, "or a name." He tells the story of landing "Joel," the surprising connections he shares with the character, the secret ingredient that makes his chemistry with Everett work so well, and much more.

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Owen Teague is only 24, but he's already had an opportunity to show his range as an exceptional young actor in shows like "Bloodline," "Black Mirror," and "The Stand" and films like "To Lesley," "Montana Story," and the new Nicole Holofcener film, "You Hurt My Feelings" (which opens Friday, May 26th). On this episode, he talks about gleaning "a lot" from the great actors he's worked with, knowing when to "separate yourself," the importance of feeling scared but not intimidated, discovering how central a character's physicality is for him, plus much more!

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With incredible performances in films like "Midnight Cowboy," "Coming Home," "Deliverance," and "Runaway Train," Jon Voight has earned himself a spot in the acting Pantheon. At 84, he has never stopped working. Seven seasons of "Ray Donovan" being a recent highlight. On this episode, he talks about how he "starts slow" when developing an approach to a character, letting "things drop into my psyche." He pinpoints directorial characteristics of John Schlesinger (director of "Midnight Cowboy") that worked well for him, details a scrappy fight scene with Jonathan Rhys Meyers on his latest film "Mercy," reminisces about working with Cassavetes on "Love Streams" the play, and much more!

"Mercy" is Select Theaters now, On Digital May 19, and On Demand June 2.

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You've seen his work in such films as "Interstellar" and "Cloud Atlas," and television series like "Containment" and "Carnival Row," now David Gyasi plays Austin Dennison in Debora Cahn's new hit Netflix limited series "The Diplomat." On this episode, he talks about the rare collaboration he had with Cahn in developing Dennison, the part of the job he finds "sacred," loving re-HEARsal, the real reason why he is so picky with the roles he takes on, and much more.

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The 4K restoration and re-release of the comedy "Party Girl" brings Parker Posey to Back To One. Shortly after the success of that movie in 1995, she went on to star in so many independent films, like "The Daytrippers," "Clockwatchers," "The House of Yes" (not to mention a bunch of Hal Hartley and Christopher Guest classics), that she was dubbed "Queen of the Indies." On this episode, she explains why that moniker was oddly detrimental to her career. She talks about recent experiences on the sets of "Beau Is Afraid" and "The Staircase;" the connection between actors and athletes; why, for her, it all starts with "shoes and hair;" and much more!

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My first encounter with the work of actor, writer, director Betsey Brown was her captivating and shocking performance in "The Scary of Sixty-First." Then, in her first feature film "Actors," she and her brother Peter Vack play over-the-top versions of themselves in a wildly fictional, yet super-personal exploration of their relationship that boldly pulls out all the cinematic stops. It's the kind of rare indie that gives you hope for the future of film. In this episode, she talks about the aspects of the acting craft that are central to her—patience, relaxation, fearlessness, appreciation, and the importance of the present moment—plus the unique ways she and her brother bring out the best in each other both in front of and behind the camera, and much more!

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Emily Meade is best known for her roles in the HBO shows "The Deuce," "The Leftovers," and "Boardwalk Empire." Her latest project, the Amazon series `Dead Ringers," premieres on April 21st. She became an advocate for intimacy coordinators on set following a lack thereof on "The Deuce," where she portrayed a sex worker. After urging HBO to hire an intimacy coordinator, her advocation ignited the use of intimacy coordinators on all HBO sets and beyond, creating a new standard in Hollywood. In this episode, she talks about needing to base her characters on real-life people she knows, how being a true empath affects the work, the struggle of shifting what characters casting people see you playing, and much more.

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For three decades, Julio César Cedillo has been delivering authentic, nuanced, fully realized performances in films and television series such as "Sicario," "Cowboys and Aliens," "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada," "Narcos Mexico," and the new Netflix film "Chupa," to name just a few. In this hour, he generously shares what he's learned from being a "lunchbox actor," doing this work he loves. He talks about why, as an actor who happens to be Mexican, his first read of a script is a "search for traps." Through stories detailing his experiences on-set, he explains why it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission, the importance of "owning it," why humbleness doesn't serve the work, and much much more.

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On this special episode, we're talking all about voice! Neda Lahidji is an actor, singer, vocal health coach, voice teacher and a certified vocal health first aider. She specializes in the voices and vocal health of actors, VO actors, and singers, including any vocal athletes in the film industry as well as directors who use their voice tremendously throughout production. She talks about the different factors that affect the voice, gives us techniques to help maintain a vocal athlete's optimal vocal health, shares her own stories of various vocal ups and downs, explains why it's almost all mental, and much more! Whether you act, sing, or both: voice habilitation is preventative vocal care. Hopefully this conversation will inspire you to invest in your voice and vocal health!

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You can see Ivan Martin's work in "Billions," "The Sopranos," "Suits," "Ozark," "Gaslit," "What We Do In The Shadows," and much more. Currently, he stars in the exceptional indie film "To Kill A Wolf," writer/director Kelsey Taylor's modern take on Little Red Riding Hood. On this episode, he talks about the circumstances that brought that role his way, the connection he has with the character that made him feel like he could bring him to life, and the environment on set that made it all possible. He explains the round-about way he got interested in acting when he was young, why it's the communal aspect that matters most to him, and much much more.

"To Kill A Wolf" is in select theaters now.

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Edwin Lee Gibson's stage career spans 40 years and over 100 U.S. and international theater productions. On television he is currently reprising his role as series regular "Ebraheim" in season 2 of FX's hit series "The Bear."  On this episode, he talks about the importance of listening, "letting the character find me," working with the late Peter Brook, cultivating a relationship with fear, how his stutter actually made him dig deeper into the study of speech, and much more.

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Jeremy Jordan is probably best known for his Tony and Grammy-nominated portrayal of Jack Kelly in "Newsies" on Broadway, as well as his many roles on television including series regulars on CW's "Supergirl", NBC's "Smash" and Disney Channel's "Tangled." And now he leads a star-studded cast as the tenacious record industry giant Neil Bogart in the epic new feature film "Spinning Gold." On this episode, he talks about how finding a character's physicality and where they hold tension informs his preparation, the importance of letting every single moment of a performance tell the story, why he's still getting used to the non-transient nature of film, how having a child opened him in ways nothing else could, and much more.

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Sophie von Haselberg stars as Sissy St. Claire in Amanda Kramer's psychedelic fever dream musical "Give Me Pity!" It's part mock 70's television special, part monologue film, and requires the creation of a bigger-than-life persona on screen, and von Haselberg carries it all and delivers a virtuoso performance. On this episode, she takes us from Kramer "pulling me from the ether," through extensive preparation, getting the character "into my body," a frustrating Covid pause, on to the live theater-like 5 day shoot, and how she doesn't think she would have "ever allowed myself to dream that something like this would fall into my lap." Plus much more!

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Spanish-American actor Marta Milans reprises her role as Mama Rosa in the second installment of the "Shazam" saga, which hits theaters March 17th. If you binged "White Lines" during the pandemic, you appreciated her work in that Netflix hit series. On this episode, we go way back to when she played Goneril in "King Lear"…at age 8! She takes us on a journey of her life as an actor, a job she says you cannot do well unless you "must do it to breathe." She tells us the reason why language comes easy for her, how music plays a big part in her preparation, why Covid restrictions were rough on set, the next mountain she has her sights set on to conquer, plus much more.

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Mia Wasikowska's first project in The States was the HBO series "In Treatment." She was just 16 years old, but if you watched it then, you were probably in awe, like me, marveling at this seemingly fully formed acting artist, performing, with nuance and subtlety, well beyond her years. She continued to wow us with stellar work in "Jane Eyre," "Madame Bovary," "Alice In Wonderland," "Stoker," "The Double," "Tracks," "Damsel," "Bergman Island," to name a few. Her latest is an absolutely beautiful film called "Blueback." In this woefully brief episode, she talks about the underwater acting she had to do in that film, why she doesn't feel the need to prepare much anymore before 'day one,' "simple confidence" as a tool, why she turns down a lot of projects, and much more.

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You might know Todd Stashwick from "The Riches" or "12 Monkeys" (the Syfy series, where he played Deacon), but you definitely know him from his guest star work on countless shows, both dramas and comedies, spanning more than two decades. And now he plays Captain Liam Shaw in the new season of "Picard." On this episode, he talks about how the little boy "Star Trek" fan in him leapt for joy when he sat in his captain's chair for the first time, while the "all business" actor in him had to focus on the work at hand. Plus we discuss his "resting villain face," he shares his secret approach to auditioning, the importance of knowing your character's role in the story, and much more.

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Jonathan Roumie—actor, director, producer, and speaker—is best known for his award-winning role as 'Jesus' in the groundbreaking series and global sensation, "The Chosen." His new movie, the Lionsgate period drama "Jesus Revolution," is based on the events of the last great spiritual revival in America. Roumie portrays the enigmatic, hippie street preacher, Lonnie Frisbee. On this episode, he gives us a peek at his in-depth approach to the work, which ranges from authentic 'Method' to 'mystically inspired.' He talks about how his occasional need for solitude on set stems from being easily distracted, why chemistry reads should be not just for romantic portrayals, how the role of Jesus has completely changed his life, and how he's dealing with all that role demands from him. Plus much more!

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Elliott Crosset Hove is a true rising star in the Danish film world. The remarkable new film "Godland," his third collaboration with Icelandic director Hlynur Pálmason, just landed him a European Film Award nomination for Best Actor. On this episode, he walks us through his extensive preparation "check list" which he uses to stimulate his unconscious mind and build a defense system to combat doubt. He talks about how the stunning but grueling environment where they shot "Godland" helped him stay in the moment, his method for approaching a character from another time period, and much more.

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Clay Tatum and Whitmer Thomas wrote and star in the wonderful new comedy "The Civil Dead," which Tatum also directed. On this episode, they discuss their long collaboration and friendship that goes back to Alabama at age 11, doing comedy events in Los Angeles with Power Violence, filming sketches, honing their craft, learning valuable lessons on the HBO/A24 production "The Golden One," the importance of rhythm in comedy, the importance of trusting your own voice, and applying it all toward the modest indie film that won the audience award at Slamdance last year and is about to win audiences over everywhere—"The Civil Dead."

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

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British TV and film star Joanna Scanlan won the Best Actress BAFTA award last year for her incredible performance in "After Love." She plays Mary, a devout convert to Islam who, shortly after becoming a widow, discovers her late husband's secret family. In this episode, she takes us on a little tour of the meaningful aspects of her acting process— the investigative phase of initial script reading, the "harnessing" of feelings, the mystical "clicking in" that happens through the words, and why it's always been about the love of it. Plus much more!

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

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Martin Harris has delivered stand-out work on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Young Sheldon," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "Stranger Things," and now he plays the Boravian General in "Superman." On this episode he describes the surprisingly efficient production that James Gunn presided over, and how it felt like "shooting a party video." He surmises why directors keep giving him more scenes on-set, how reading a book between set-ups not only gets you focused but is also a conversation-starter, why he credits Kobe Bryant with helping him get to the next level with his career, and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from  Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

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To say Guslagie Malanda plays Laurence Coly in Alice Diop's "Saint Omer" feels incorrect; she becomes her. It's a performance that holds such subtle power and authenticity that it's easy to take it for granted. On this episode, Malanda explains why she turned down countless acting jobs after her first film, "My Friend Victoria." She talks about the year-long pre-production period that she needed to prepare for the role, the nightmares that plagued her during that time, the breakthrough of learning to breathe, and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

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Tallie Medel is an award winning actor, educator, artist, and one third of the legendary Cocoon Central Dance Team. Her fiercely authentic and nuanced performances in films like Dan Sallitt's "Fourteen" have garnered attention from critics and audiences alike. This past year she gifted us with Becky in the acclaimed  "Everything Everywhere All At Once." In this episode, she talks about the communal environment on that production that benefited the performances, the importance of establishing true connection with her scene partners and using the present moment as a tool, how learning and teaching Clown has changed and shaped her work, plus much more.

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Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

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If the Back To One podcast has one tradition, it is the yearly visit from its very first guest, the living patron saint of the working actor, Kevin Corrigan. This is his fifth time on the show (Ep. 1, Ep. 67, Ep. 133, Ep.185), and as you'll hear, he still has a healthy supply of great stories, laughs, and inspiration to dish out. He talks about his recent stints on "Law and Order: Organized Crime," "City on a Hill," and the indie film "Bang Bang;" tells a hilarious story illustrating the ways he practices acting when not on a job; gets nostalgic describing the masterful mix tapes he used to make; plus much more! It all starts out with my recounting of a Corrigan-themed phone call I had with the legendary Amy Taubin minutes before the interview.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

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The last time Vicky Krieps ("Phantom Thread," "Bergman Island") was on this podcast (episode 174), we learned about how she approaches the work through a kind of "emptying out" of herself, and a "deconstruction" of everything in her obit, even her preconceptions regarding the role. This time she's back to talk about her astounding work in Marie Kreutzer's film "Corsage," an imaginative re-telling (or perhaps a "correcting?") of a year in the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Krieps talks about treating the work as an invitation to play, how dealing with the coldness of the character had an effect on relationships outside of the frame, why she feels at ease when she's lost in the reality of unknowing, and much more! (Spoiler Alert: Toward the end of the episode, the conversation turns to the end of the movie. And although nothing is specifically said about what exactly happens in the end, one can certainly make the case that it is a minor spoiler. All the more reason to see "Corsage" as soon as possible. It opens in select theaters on December 23rd.)

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Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

The first time Andrea Riseborough was on the podcast (episode 100), we got a chance to hear how this incredible actor approaches her craft. On this episode, we get to focus on her astounding work in the new movie "To Leslie." She talks about the interesting ways shooting on film in the middle of the pandemic affected everything, why working on her character's alcoholism would have been a disaster, finding a touchstone with director Michael Morris in Barbara Loden's "Wanda," taking the objective "to just exist" from Mike Leigh, seeing constrains as freedoms, the importance of keeping your integrity, and much more. "To Leslie" is streaming now. 

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Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

Marc Maron is a stand-up comedy veteran and the host of the popular "WTF" podcast. As a screen actor, he cut his teeth playing a version of himself in the series "Maron." Lately the Netflix series "Glow" and Lynn Shelton's "Sword of Trust" put more of his range on display. And now he delivers the epitome of "supporting" performance in the incredible new film "To Leslie," opposite Andrea Riseborough. On this episode, he talks about his apprehension with accepting the role, his impatience with the process of acting in general, the importance of making himself emotionally available in his scenes, what it would take for him to feel like this crazy endeavor is "worth it," and much more.

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Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

Ever since her incredible performance in "I've Heard The Mermaids Singing" 35 years ago, Sheila McCarthy has been one of Canada's most hardworking and reliable actors in theater, television, and film on both sides of the border. In her latest project, she joins a "murderers' row" lineup of actresses like Judith Ivey, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Frances McDormand, and Rooney Mara in Sarah Polley's powerful new film "Women Talking." On this episode, she talks about how the production was both daunting and exhilarating, why it felt like the "acting olympics," what having this "extraordinarily ordinary" powerhouse director at the helm brought out of her, plus wonderful stories about a debt owed to Liza Minnelli and a letter that changed Bruce Willis.

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Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

You may know Grace Van Patten from "Nine Perfect Strangers," "Under The Silver Lake," or "Tramps." I first took note of her in "The Meyerowitz Stories," where her youth belied a seemingly effortless command of her character among the likes of Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, and Dustin Hoffman. In her latest, the hit Hulu series "Tell Me Lies," she stars as Lucy Albright, and now she commands the screen with the same effortlessness, mixed with a complexity and nuance that is compelling viewers who are begging for a second season. On this episode, she breaks down one important scene from both "Meyerowitz" and "Lies," and we get an idea of her unique approach to the craft, which is fueled by sizing up the world surrounding her character, connecting with her partner in the scene, and staying in the moment. Plus she talks about how her 11 year old sister June inspires her inner actor, and much more!

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Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. No small talk, no celebrity stories, no inane banter—just the work.

Paul Walter Hauser is that rare character actor who has made a name for himself as a stellar talent in both comedy and drama equally. He established himself in films like "Blackkklansman" and "I, Tanya," but playing Richard Jewell in Clint Eastwood's film put him on the map. Now he's wowing audiences and critics alike with his incredible performance as serial killer Larry Hall in the Apple+ limited series "Black Bird." On this episode, he lifts the hood and lets us peek in on his acting process. He explains why his first step is all about self amusement, how mundane details help to bring him closer to the character he's playing, why he believes you do not need to be a dark person to be an effective actor who takes on dark roles, plus much more. 

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Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. No small talk, no celebrity stories, no inane banter—just the work.

Renowned as "a one-woman global village," Sarah Jones is a Tony Award-winning solo performer, writer, comedian and activist. Her directorial debut, "Sell/Buy/Date," is a hybrid documentary/meta film which features Jones and four of her characters (all played by her) on a journey across the country to listen to real people telling personal stories about their experiences that land them on both sides of various aspects of the complex topic of sex work in America. On this episode, she talks about overcoming the many obstacles and controversies to bring this important film to life, how trusting in collaborators like cinematographer Joshua Weinstein meant so much to her as a first time director who is also in front of the camera in every scene, why she had to make telling the truth her north star, plus much more! "Sell/Buy/Date" is currently playing in New York City and will be streaming on-demand on November 8th.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. No small talk, no celebrity stories, no inane banter—just the work.

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Jason Patel is an emerging actor and artist. He plays the lead role of "Aysha" in "Unicorns," opposite Ben Hardy. It's his feature film debut. The film is co-directed by Sally El-Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd, who also wrote the screenplay. "Unicorns" also features Patel's music, a true fusion of both art forms. On this episode, he talks about how he approaches everything in life with creativity and love, and why his life goal is to make people happy even when he's not there. He describes the giant role music plays in his preparation, the importance of staying in the moment, why doing the important sex scene on the first day of production on "Unicorns" was actually beneficial, and much more.

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from  Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. 

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On a special episode of Back To One, I'm sharing a segment from a recent episode of the popular screenwriting podcast Scriptnotes called "Writing As Acting." In it, screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin "analyze what lessons writers can learn from acting techniques (such as staying present) and working with actors (like staying open)." When I first heard this segment, I desperately wanted to share it with Back To One listeners because I thought it was very enlightening, and maybe even healing, to hear creatives on the other side of the camera talk thoughtfully, and with sensitivity, about the process of the actor. Some of the points John and Craig make about the unique connection between actors and screenwriters inspire me to facilitate a larger conversation where actors can chime in about their experiences giving life to characters that screenwriters have been living with, in their own way, for years. Something to think about. But first, check out this segment from episode 568 of Scriptnotes, and, if you feel inclined, share your thoughts either on the Back To One podcast Instagram page, or email BackToOnePodcast at gmail dot com. And thanks to Scriptnotes for allowing us to share this conversation!

Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. No small talk, no celebrity stories, no inane banter—just the work.

Britt Rentschler is the star of "Pretty Problems," a smart and hilarious new indie adult comedy which she also produced and helped write with screenwriter and co-star Michael Tennant. In this episode, she talks about their lengthy commitment to making the story work, building their characters with depth, and the risky but triumphant decision to cast their talented friends in supporting roles rather than famous actors who might have secured more money. She describes how her apprehension toward playing the lead role of Lindsay actually benefited her performance, the ways director Kestrin Pantera brought the best out of everyone, plus much more. "Pretty Problems" is in select theaters across the US, and on VOD.

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Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. No small talk, no celebrity stories, no inane banter—just the work.

Dolly de Leon is a Filipina veteran actor of film and TV who is now, due to her outstanding performance in "Triangle of Sadness," being spoken about with words like "newcomer" and "breakthrough." That might have something to do with the "I'm the captain now" nature of the role she plays in the Palme d'Or winning film. It's like the character and the actor are both saying "I have arrived." In this episode, she describes the dark place she was in right before auditioning for the part, how director Ruben Ostlund's collaborative approach sparked her dynamic creativity, why watching the film with audiences cheering for her character feels like live theater, and much more.

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Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. No small talk, no celebrity stories, no inane banter—just the work.