Betty Gilpin is seeking anti-algorithm, weird roles – and it's working
Summary
Betty Gilpin discusses her new role in the second season of the FX series The Lowdown, where she stars alongside Ethan Hawke in a zany noir set in Tulsa. She also reflects on winning an Emmy for her guest performance in the horror-comedy Widow's Bay and shares insights from her essay collection, All the Women in My Brain. The conversation covers her career highlights, including her work on Glow and O'Mary, as well as her upbringing with actor parents.
Topics discussed
Intro: Betty Gilpin's new role in The Lowdown
Discussing the 'zany noir' tone and her naturalistic performance
The creative freedom and collaborative culture on set
Role in Widows Bay: horror-comedy and a scene reading
Parallels between Widows Bay and The Lowdown
Winning her first Emmy and the nature of recognition
Growing up with actor parents and reading from her book
Sponsor breaks and transition
Childhood in New York and early acting influences
Broadway debut in O'Mary and the experience of replacement
Affinity for period pieces and historical roles
Sponsor breaks and transition
First professional role in Law & Order and meeting her husband
The Netflix series Glow: behind the scenes and a scene reading
Physical training for wrestling and changing her acting approach
Sponsor breaks and transition
Review of the documentary Once Upon a Time in Harlem
Credits and closing sponsor messages
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