James DuMont of Spenser: Confidential, The Righteous Gemstones, and Apple TV’s The Banker
Original Airdates: Mar. 20-22, 2020
TVC 485.2: A return appearance by James DuMont, one of the busiest character actors in film and TV today. Currently seen as Danny McBride’s right-hand man on The Righteous Gemstones (which HBO recently renewed for a second season), James has prominent roles as Senator McClellan in The Banker, the first feature film produced by Apple TV (now available for streaming on demand on Apple TV+), and as “Tracksuit Charlie” in Spenser: Confidential, available now for on-demand viewing on Netflix. Topics this segment include how Tracksuit Charlie’s flashy attire, coupled with the character’s Kill Bill yellow Corvette, has given James a newfound level of notoriety.
Actor James DuMont on the various approaches he takes to playing a character
Original Airdates: Mar. 20-22, 2020
TVC 485.3: James DuMont (Spenser: Confidential, The Righteous Gemstones) talks to Ed about how he often looks for the Achilles heel of a character whenever he takes on a part, and how he approaches playing historical characters such as Senator McClellan in The Banker. Both The Banker and Spenser: Confidential are available now for streaming on demand.
Actor James DuMont on How to Approach Auditions
Original Airdates: Mar. 20-22, 2020
TVC 485.7: Film and TV actor James DuMont (Spenser: Confidential, The Banker) talks to Ed about the importance of auditioning for your career, not for any one job. Both The Banker and Spenser: Confidential are available now for streaming on demand.
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