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In this episode, the guest joins the host to discuss his career, his deep appreciation for physical craft and hard work, and his upcoming film The Uprising. They explore his theatrical roots, his experience learning to sing for Tick, Tick... Boom! under the direction of Lin-Manuel Miranda, and his collaborative relationships with iconic filmmakers like David Fincher. Throughout the conversation, the guest reflects on competitive board games, his relationship with grief and the memory of his mother, and his upcoming roles portraying real figures, offering a blend of humor and emotional honesty.
The host welcomes listeners and announces Andrew Garfield as the guest, setting the stage for the interview.
Garfield explains the making of his film The Uprising, the influence of his mother, and the emotional challenges of portraying a peasant revolt.
Garfield discusses his experiences working with directors like Fincher and the importance of multiple takes for honing performance.
The conversation turns to Garfield’s work ethic, the pressures of the industry, and his thoughts on taking breaks to avoid burnout.
The host and Garfield wrap up the episode, reflect on the interview, and thank listeners before the final sponsor messages.
Andrew Garfield recounts his beginnings in theater, his first film roles, and his approach to method acting.
Hosts set the stage for the interview with Andrew Garfield.
Andrew reflects on the camaraderie and emotional impact of the Spider‑Man cast gathering.
Andrew shares memories and admiration for Sally Field, highlighting her humility and influence.
Andrew candidly discusses his fears about becoming a father and the emotional weight of that role.
Andrew talks about his athletic background, basketball mishaps, and surprising skills.
Learning to Sing for a Moviestory
Lin-Manuel Miranda shares how he recruited the guest for Tick, Tick... Boom! and how the guest learned to sing after being asked if he had musical abilities.
The Swimming Pool Surprisedata
Lin-Manuel Miranda explains that the guest turned out to be an exceptional swimmer, outperforming the stunt double during pool sequences.
A Passion for Munich Feltinsight
The guest humorously explains his fascination with felt while shooting a peasant revolt movie in Munich and inspecting textures in the studio.
Working with Robert Redfordstory
The guest recounts his first film experience working with Robert Redford, who was famously late yet profoundly relaxed and collaborative on set.
Reflecting on Mother and Spiritinsight
The guest shares a moving reflection on his mother's passing, her hardworking nature, and feeling a deep spiritual connection to her afterward.
Fincher's Exhausting Final Takesstrategy
The guest describes the intense experience of shooting numerous takes with David Fincher on The Social Network until total exhaustion set in.
“You love the process. You love making things better, you know, you know, letting the best idea win.”
“I was like, oh, my God, he's going to learn.”
“He wants the discipline. And like, you have to be a monk to do eight shows a week.”
“It's a brotherhood now, which is really, really great.”
“She's one of the great people alive, or dead for that matter. But she's, she's so weirdly still humble.”
“Being a, being a dad scares the shit out of me.”
“So anything that the king uttered was literally treated like it was sent from heaven above.”
Andrew Garfield is a real tenderoni. Amy hangs with the movie star and talks about why Munich has the best felt, getting too intense while playing Werewolf, and whether or not he has long arms. Host: Amy PoehlerGuests: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Andrew GarfieldExecutive Producers: Bill Simmons, Amy Poehler, and Jenna Weiss-BermanFor Paper Kite Productions: Executive producer Jenna Weiss-Berman, coordinator Sam Green, and supervising producer Joel LovellFor The Ringer: Supervising producers Juliet Litman, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin; video producers Jack Wilson, Belle Roman, and Aleya Zenieris; lighting director Caroline Jannace; audio producer Kaya McMullen; social producer Bridget Geerlings; video editor Drew van Steenbergen; and bookers Kat Spillane and Paige GarbariniOriginal Music: Amy Miles Visit uber.com/safety to learn more. Check Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://Allstate.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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