Sessa, who had just finished performing in his school’s production of “Rumors” by Neil Simon, was scouted by casting directors searching for locations and potential background actors.
“I had gone to a prep school,” Giamatti said. “I grew up around a lot of people like this. So, it was kind of like, ‘Ooh, this’ll be fun.’ I can just pull on this deep well of all these memories.”
The actors talk about career mistakes, the lines that they won’t cross and the parts they’d love to land
“I always played unpleasant people. Or weirdos. I’m not complaining. They’re good parts.” – Paul Giamatti
“I have more inspiration and energy for [characters] who are smart and really complicated” – ‘Billions’ star, Maggie Siff
“This guy is vain in a way that lots of characters I’ve played aren’t. I gotta look RIGHT for this guy! Prop-wise, style-wise, the way my beard’s shaped — it’s all carefully thought out.” – Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti is an award-winning actor with a diverse roster of finely etched, critically acclaimed performances.
Paul Giamatti will make his debut in the role during the 2012-2013 season of the Yale Repertory Theater.
Based on the novel by Mordecai Richler, the movie follows the life of Barney Panofsky (Giamatti) as we watch him through 3 marriages, a popular TV show and a possible murder rap.
On supporting roles: “I have no idea how I’ve pulled it off” – Paul Giamatti
“I don’t really know how to play jokes as jokes; it’s easier for me to play all the comedy deadpan.” – Paul Giamatti
