An Interview with Sam Rockwell: Acting, Family, and Pickleball

TLDRSam Rockwell discusses his new movie, acting techniques, and his father's influence. He also shares stories about playing drunk and his interest in pickleball.

Key insights

🎬Sam Rockwell's new movie, 'See How They Run,' opens in theaters tomorrow.

🎭Rockwell reflects on growing up with a politically minded father and how he influenced his acting career.

🥃He shares his approach to playing drunk characters and the tricks he uses to portray intoxication.

🇬🇧Rockwell discusses his experience playing an English character and the challenges of mastering different accents.

🏓He expresses his curiosity about pickleball and his interest in learning more about the sport.

Q&A

What is Sam Rockwell's new movie about?

His new movie, 'See How They Run,' is a detective film where he plays an alcoholic detective.

How did Sam Rockwell's father influence his career?

Rockwell's politically minded father taught him important values and helped him with roles that required research.

How does Sam Rockwell portray drunk characters?

He uses relaxation techniques and tricks to give the impression of intoxication without actually getting drunk on set.

What challenges did Sam Rockwell face in playing an English character?

Rockwell had to master different English accents, including posh and cockney accents, with the help of dialect coaches.

What is the sport pickleball?

Pickleball is a racket sport similar to tennis, but played with a solid paddle and a perforated plastic ball.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Sam Rockwell discusses his new movie, 'See How They Run,' which opens in theaters tomorrow.

05:31Rockwell shares stories about growing up with a politically minded father and how he influenced his values and research process for acting roles.

17:40He reveals his approach to playing drunk characters, including relaxation techniques and tricks to give the impression of intoxication.

32:56Rockwell discusses the challenges of mastering different English accents for his role in 'See How They Run.'

39:40He expresses his curiosity about pickleball and his interest in learning more about the sport.