The Hot Ones Interview with Actor John Bernthal: Insights from a Fighter

🎾Preparation for playing a tennis coach in 'King Richard'

🥊What makes a good action sequence

🎭Theater experiences, including Moscow Art Theater School

🐶Passion for rescuing pitbulls

🌶️Eating spicy wings on Hot Ones

What did John Bernthal prepare for his role in 'King Richard'?

—He trained with a tennis academy in Ojai, California to learn the skills required to portray a tennis coach.

What does John Bernthal think makes a good action sequence?

—He believes that a good action sequence should go beyond physicality and incorporate emotions, fear, desperation, and even comedy.

What were John Bernthal's theater experiences at Moscow Art Theater School?

—He described an exercise where he had to read a newspaper article while answering questions from the class and then recall details like the number of claps and coughs from the teacher.

Why is John Bernthal passionate about rescuing pitbulls?

—He wants to combat breed-specific legislation and believes that responsible training is essential for all dogs, regardless of their breed.

What did John Bernthal think of eating spicy wings on Hot Ones?

—He enjoyed the experience and expressed his willingness to eat all the wings despite the spice.

00:15Introduction to the guest, John Bernthal, known for his roles in The Punisher and The Walking Dead.

03:30Discussion about John Bernthal's preparation for playing a tennis coach in the movie 'King Richard'.

06:40Insights from John Bernthal on what makes a good action sequence, including physicality, emotions, fear, desperation, and comedy.

09:59Experiences and exercises at Moscow Art Theater School, including a concentration exercise involving reading a newspaper article and answering questions.

10:52John Bernthal's passion for rescuing pitbulls and his views on breed-specific legislation and responsible training.

11:54John Bernthal's experience eating spicy wings on Hot Ones and his commitment to finish all the wings despite the spice.