I think, a bit like Brian Cox when he was on Succession, Isaacs is one of those grumpy British men from the old school who just doesn’t care for the self-congratulatory, safe "I loved everyone on set, we had such fun" tone that a lot of press interviews these days seem to adopt. Ian McShane is the same - just doesn't give a damn. And they’re great assets because they add texture and discourse to whatever they sign up for. Bring back grumpiness!
Hugh Grant is another of this ilk. His interviews about things that “give him the ick” went viral, a list including “slow walkers” and “people wearing backpacks on the tube”. Upper class Brits have zero filter for things that irritate them and have never HAD to explain themselves for complaining, until other people push back. I personally love it, be a fucking grouch.
Your Milo Ventimiglia story reminds me of the time I was walking with a friend and we saw Josh Hartnett. I quietly said, “that’s Josh Hartnett.” And my good-for-nothing friend YELLED, “hey Josh!” And he was kind enough to stop and chat while I wished for the invisible bearded man in the sky to smite me. Josh Hartnett liked my hat and I am no longer in contact with that friend. Also my last celebrity photo situation.
you simply do not realize how embarrassing it is until you actually ask and then it's like oh i will regret this for the rest of my life, i see that now!
Looking forward to seeing him in The Salt Path. (Weather was definitely colder for that filming.) Amazing memoir, so I hope the movie with Jason and Gillian Anderson holds up.
He's a genuinely nice man (from what I understand) who lacks the ability to not say what's on his mind. I think there is an undiagnosed neurodiversity issue there. I think he spends a lot of his life saying "shit, I didn't mean that, sorry!"
When his career us over toi will enjoy all his revelations.
I have a mad crush on his character Archie in Mrs. Harris went to Paris with Lesley Manville. In the very last scene, they are dancing, and she suddenly cracks up laughing. I wonder what he said to her?!
I think, a bit like Brian Cox when he was on Succession, Isaacs is one of those grumpy British men from the old school who just doesn’t care for the self-congratulatory, safe "I loved everyone on set, we had such fun" tone that a lot of press interviews these days seem to adopt. Ian McShane is the same - just doesn't give a damn. And they’re great assets because they add texture and discourse to whatever they sign up for. Bring back grumpiness!
Hugh Grant is another of this ilk. His interviews about things that “give him the ick” went viral, a list including “slow walkers” and “people wearing backpacks on the tube”. Upper class Brits have zero filter for things that irritate them and have never HAD to explain themselves for complaining, until other people push back. I personally love it, be a fucking grouch.
This made me laugh
the press tour has been *killing* me so thank you <3
he went to the brian cox school of press conferences
sat next to each other at the "how to ignore your publicist's increasingly desperate suggestions" course
Your Milo Ventimiglia story reminds me of the time I was walking with a friend and we saw Josh Hartnett. I quietly said, “that’s Josh Hartnett.” And my good-for-nothing friend YELLED, “hey Josh!” And he was kind enough to stop and chat while I wished for the invisible bearded man in the sky to smite me. Josh Hartnett liked my hat and I am no longer in contact with that friend. Also my last celebrity photo situation.
you simply do not realize how embarrassing it is until you actually ask and then it's like oh i will regret this for the rest of my life, i see that now!
I met Sara Bareilles through a similar situation; and although she was lovely, it was the most embarrassing moment of my life.
Looking forward to seeing him in The Salt Path. (Weather was definitely colder for that filming.) Amazing memoir, so I hope the movie with Jason and Gillian Anderson holds up.
He's a genuinely nice man (from what I understand) who lacks the ability to not say what's on his mind. I think there is an undiagnosed neurodiversity issue there. I think he spends a lot of his life saying "shit, I didn't mean that, sorry!"
When his career us over toi will enjoy all his revelations.
I will never not have a soft spot for him after hearing repeatedly how very kind he was/is to all the child actors in Harry Potter.
Not sure why this says 'toi' instead of 'you'. My autocorrect is clearly an overly familiar French person.
I have a mad crush on his character Archie in Mrs. Harris went to Paris with Lesley Manville. In the very last scene, they are dancing, and she suddenly cracks up laughing. I wonder what he said to her?!
LOVED Death of Stalin. Such a perfect, hilarious movie.
this has been the only thing that's made me want to watch the season
exactly, you get it
Clara, I am so serious, you need to RUN NOT WALK to the full Brydon & podcast with him. The video version is about 30 minutes shorter than the proper podcast version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5kNyv2V82U&list=PLDIYdl_j8lFGk_sjJFgX2kByzQcvY_C0Z&index=3&ab_channel=RobBrydon YOU WILL EAT FOR DAYS.
the tab is OPEN and waiting for my little lunch break
I know we are only Substack friends but I feel in my spirit this will be a thing we both feel feral about! Can't wait for your thoughts.
Yes thank you. And glad someone else enjoyed Death of Stalin and his performance.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHjEvk-RgiO/?igsh=ZGhvbHh2NW81OTVy I love this interview so much almost nothing else he can say will change my mind about him
This is very much his personality.
I actually LOLed at this title
“Hoisted by your own petard” criminally underrated phrase, thank you for keeping it alive
omg thank you it's a top five for me
I'm only familiar with The White Lotus through SNL parodies, but would absolutely listen to a Jason Isaacs pod ramble!
Chuckling out loud is my *favorite* way to start a Monday! Loved this!