Catharine Daddario | The City Cat’s Craft
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05/16/24 • 59 min
On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Catharine Daddario. We cover a lot of ground with Catherine, who has an infectious enthusiasm for her craft. We discuss her New York City upbringing as a "latchkey kid", as well as how she’s adjusting after her recent move to Los Angeles. We discuss the dynamics of growing up alongside her well-known siblings, Matthew and Alexandra Daddario, and the thrill of working on both indie projects and star-studded sets like John Krasinski's upcoming film "IF."
Catherine shares her journey from stage acting to her love for the collaborative magic of film. We discuss her family's initial hesitation about acting careers...and eventual warming to their children's passion. We also talk about her favorite L.A. restaurants and her quest for authentic cuisine, juxtaposed with her enduring love for New York's vibrant city life. Catherine's genuine love for acting shines through, as we touch on the different genres she enjoys and the types of characters that challenge her the most.
Catherine delves into her passion for science fiction, revealing her favorite authors and discussing some of her favorites of the genre. Catherine gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming projects, including "The Tributaries" and a horror film titled "Oak," which showcaseher diverse and thriving career. So, enjoy this chat, as we sit down to talk story and get inspired by Catharine’s journey.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:04:39) - Acting Experience on Movie Set
(0:12:04) - Acting, Family, Food, Auditions, and LA
(0:13:39) - Family's Support for Non-Traditional Careers
(0:24:14) - Childhood and Career Challenges
(0:31:06) - Family Dynamics in Show Business
(0:35:24) - Balancing Acting and Personal Hobbies
(0:38:11) - Growing Up in New York City
(0:44:31) - Science Fiction, Coffee, and Favorite Things
(0:51:30) - Exploring Science Fiction and Future Projects
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On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Catharine Daddario. We cover a lot of ground with Catherine, who has an infectious enthusiasm for her craft. We discuss her New York City upbringing as a "latchkey kid", as well as how she’s adjusting after her recent move to Los Angeles. We discuss the dynamics of growing up alongside her well-known siblings, Matthew and Alexandra Daddario, and the thrill of working on both indie projects and star-studded sets like John Krasinski's upcoming film "IF."
Catherine shares her journey from stage acting to her love for the collaborative magic of film. We discuss her family's initial hesitation about acting careers...and eventual warming to their children's passion. We also talk about her favorite L.A. restaurants and her quest for authentic cuisine, juxtaposed with her enduring love for New York's vibrant city life. Catherine's genuine love for acting shines through, as we touch on the different genres she enjoys and the types of characters that challenge her the most.
Catherine delves into her passion for science fiction, revealing her favorite authors and discussing some of her favorites of the genre. Catherine gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming projects, including "The Tributaries" and a horror film titled "Oak," which showcaseher diverse and thriving career. So, enjoy this chat, as we sit down to talk story and get inspired by Catharine’s journey.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
(0:04:39) - Acting Experience on Movie Set
(0:12:04) - Acting, Family, Food, Auditions, and LA
(0:13:39) - Family's Support for Non-Traditional Careers
(0:24:14) - Childhood and Career Challenges
(0:31:06) - Family Dynamics in Show Business
(0:35:24) - Balancing Acting and Personal Hobbies
(0:38:11) - Growing Up in New York City
(0:44:31) - Science Fiction, Coffee, and Favorite Things
(0:51:30) - Exploring Science Fiction and Future Projects
Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at www.storyandcraftpod.com
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#podcast #CatharineDaddario #CatDaddario #Actor #IF #IFMovie #Acting #actorslife #JohnKrasinski #storyandcraft #nyc #scifi
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Story & Craft with Marc Preston - Catharine Daddario | The City Cat’s Craft
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my mom still does the thing where she's watching a show and she calls me. She goes. Why aren't you on this? You should really have an oscar already. You know like, thank you, that's very sweet mom welcome to story and craft.
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MarcAll right here we are back again. Another episode of story and craft. Thank Thank you
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