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Actor Reflects on Fear, Comedy, and Collaboration Journey

10/22/2025

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Story summary

The actor discusses his role in "One Battle After Another" and his decade-long partnership with director Paul Thomas Anderson.
He recounts initial fears about performing opposite Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Penn and accepted the role when approached in January 2024.
He had concerns about memorizing lines.
He received an email from Zach Kanin and Tim Robinson about The Chair Company, expressing admiration and noting his growing confidence in comedy.

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Story summary

The actor discusses his role in "One Battle After Another" and his decade-long partnership with director Paul Thomas Anderson.
He recounts initial fears about performing opposite Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Penn and accepted the role when approached in January 2024.
He had concerns about memorizing lines.
He received an email from Zach Kanin and Tim Robinson about The Chair Company, expressing admiration and noting his growing confidence in comedy.