Samantha Morton
Summary
Host Josh Horowitz interviews actress Samantha Morton about her acclaimed performance as Circe in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Morton discusses her challenging childhood, how acting and faith saved her life, and her career highlights including Sweet and Lowdown and Minority Report. She also reflects on industry politics, her love for horror, and the practical effects used in her recent role.
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Introduction: Samantha Morton and The Odyssey
Early Career: Starting Young in TV
Working with Christopher Nolan and Career Reflections
Fate, Luck, and the Actor's Journey
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The Circe Sequence: Spontaneity and Performance
Practical Effects, Puppets, and Childhood Cinema
Childhood Trauma and Acting as Salvation
Navigating Industry Harassment and Boundaries
Working with Woody Allen and Minority Report
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Miramax, Weinstein, and Turning Down Roles
The Walking Dead and Horror Genre Appreciation
The Cut Role in Spike Jonze's Her
Recent Work and Industry Connections
Rapid Fire: Pets, Games, and Favorite Films
Conclusion and Final Sponsor
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