Everybody Loves Stanley Tucci
07/14/20 • 37 min
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Alec and Stanley Tucci have only been on set together a couple of times, but they established a rapport deep enough to carry over into a Zoom interview more than a decade later. The two share stories from their families, discuss what they love about working with certain fellow actors, and the difference between working in Hollywood and the UK. Tucci also talks about how he gets into character for his most recent role, an 80-year-old woman in Apple TV's wonderful new animated series, Central Park.
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Alec and Stanley Tucci have only been on set together a couple of times, but they established a rapport deep enough to carry over into a Zoom interview more than a decade later. The two share stories from their families, discuss what they love about working with certain fellow actors, and the difference between working in Hollywood and the UK. Tucci also talks about how he gets into character for his most recent role, an 80-year-old woman in Apple TV's wonderful new animated series, Central Park.
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Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin - Everybody Loves Stanley Tucci
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I'm Alec Baldwin and you're listening to Here's the thing.
Speaker 1Stanley Tucci is one of the most beloved actors and directors working today. He has a great reputation both as an artist and as a deeply decent guy. We've worked together twice, and that reputation is well deserved. Even over a zoom after a decade, it's my pleasure to have time with him again. Motherfucker. Now let me just say. Let me
Everybody Loves Stanley Tucci Top Questions Answered
Who is Stanley Tucci and what is he known for?
Stanley Tucci is an actor and director known for his diverse roles and love for Italian cooking.
Where did Stanley Tucci move to after becoming a widower?
Stanley Tucci moved to London.
How did Stanley Tucci feel about leaving his parents and working from the UK?
Stanley Tucci was initially nervous but found the film industry's tax breaks and union structure made it feasible.
What test did Stanley Tucci have to pass to obtain residency in the UK?
Stanley Tucci had to pass a British history test to obtain residency.
What is different about the work ethic of crew and driver unions in the UK compared to the US?
Crew and driver unions in the UK have different rules and work ethic, allowing for continuous shooting days and shorter working hours.
Who did Stanley Tucci enjoy working with on a TV show about Bette Davis and Joan Crawford?
Stanley Tucci enjoyed working with Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange.
Why did Al Pacino ask the cast and crew of a film not to disclose how quickly they completed shooting?
Al Pacino feared it would set a precedent for faster work.
What is the speaker's dream related to the theater scene in the United States?
The speaker's dream is to spend a year or two in the theater scene in the United States.
How many children does the speaker have?
The speaker has five children.
What type of films does Stanley Tucci prefer to make?
Stanley Tucci prefers making smaller, more personal films rather than big Hollywood productions.
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