SHABANA AZEEZ • "My job is empathy" (The Pitt / The Airport Chaplain / Lesbian Space Princess) #689
Summary
Scroobius Pip interviews Shabana Aziz, who discusses her Emmy-winning role in The Pitt and her new Netflix series, The Airport Chaplain. They explore the realities of ensemble casting, the balance between on-set camaraderie and intense dramatic work, and the importance of diverse representation in healthcare settings. The conversation also covers Aziz’s journey from Australia to Hollywood, her views on women in leadership, and her involvement in the animated musical Lesbian Space Princess.
Topics discussed
Intro, show plugs, and Patreon/Twitch announcements
The Pit's success and Shabana's return to the role
Acting origins, self-motivation, and the invisible work
Landing The Pit: US management and the audition process
On-set dynamics, improvisation, and John Wells' advice
Defining 'fun' on set and balancing emotional scenes
Representation, diverse writing rooms, and audience empathy
The Airport Chaplain: working with Hugo and power dynamics
Australian TV on a global scale and new voices
Character analysis: the antagonist boss and female leadership
Audience perception, rule-breaking, and workplace ethics
Social commentary and holding up a mirror to society
Airport travel habits and the emotion of reunions
Voice acting in the animated musical 'The Last Show'
Future projects, dream directors, and closing remarks
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