Back To One

Michael Angarano has been acting since he was an infant and has a long resume of memorable work in both comedic and dramatic roles—"Almost Famous," "Will and Grace," "This is Us," "Gentlemen Broncos," "Oppenheimer," to name a few. His latest is a wonderful comedy with a lot of heart that he stars in, co-wrote and directed called "Sacramento." On this episode he talks about the long road of getting that film made, how he needed to adjust once he saw Michael Cera's approach to the role, and the interesting realization that he may not need to act and direct and write at the same time again. He tells a story about suddenly facing a strange form of stage fright, and the sensitive way Steven Soderbergh helped him get though it. He explains why he says he doesn't have an acting process, has a particular aversion to relaxation exercises, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Jolene Purdy is always a standout. She gained recognition for her performance as Cherita Chen in the cult classic "Donnie Darko," and later appeared in hit shows like "Orange Is the New Black," "Under the Dome," "Breaking Bad," "WandaVision," and "The White Lotus." She now plays opposite Kevin Bacon in the new Amazon series "The Bondsman." On this episode, she talks about how the collaborative nature of that production ignited her creativity and brought out the best in her. She tells us her secret to mastering the art of delivering exposition, why she loves to be directed, how she learned to protect her characters, why Kevin Bacon is "boss," and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

The incredible Lebanese actor Hadi Tabbal just finished the monumental Broadway run of Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "English." He originated the role of Omid, and performed in various iterations of this powerful and transformative play over the last few years. On this episode, he talks about the fascinatingly unique aspect of "English" that is unlike any other play he's performed, and what he means when he says it is "alive" every night and "very delicate," and he has to "take care" not to "derail" it. He explains the difference between "discovery" and "deciding," talks about the "saddest" part of acting, describes his pre-show ritual, how it all comes down to "learning people," and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Jonathan Majors is an actor. His latest film is "Magazine Dreams." He sat down with Peter Rinaldi to talk about the work. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Ariella Mastroianni is an actor from New Jersey by way of Ontario, Canada. With director Ryan J. Sloan, she co-wrote and co-produced "Gazer," which she also stars in. The film, which the duo shot on weekends over the course of two years, brings the paranoid thriller genre into wildly original new territory. On this episode, Mastroianni tells the story of deciding to shoot on film, using their own money, with no formal support, no connections, just a deep desire to make the film they were both dying to see. She talks about the tools her acting teachers (like Brad Fleischer and Kyle Donnelly) provided that still serve her, how "mapping" her character's physical journey grounded her on the set, the trick she used to stop worrying and love her marks, the "desperate love" it took to see this film through, and much more. "Gazer" open in New York on April 4th and LA on April 11th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

An actor's actor of the first order, Vincent D'Ononfrio has been delivering "all in" performances, usually in supporting roles, for nearly four decades—"Full Metal Jacket," "Men In Black," "Household Saints," "Steal This Movie!," "The Cell," "The Magnificent Seven," to name just a few, not to mention 10 audience-loving seasons of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." He's getting more accolades for his latest performance as Wilson Fisk in "Daredevil: Born Again." On this episode he talks about the "emotional event" that he has to summon to bring about Fisk's voice in that series and its predecessor. He takes us all the way back to his introduction to Stanislavsky through Sonia Moore and Method work through Sharon Chatten, talks about renting camera equipment to make an early self-tape to send to Stanley Kubrick, explains why script analysis is the best way to serve the story, how "Law & Order" made him a better actor, the fundamental importance of failure, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

The celebrated period drama "Belle" marked the arrival of Gugu Mbatha-Raw and since then she hasn't stopped impressing audiences in films like "Motherless Brooklyn," "Misbehaviour" and series like "Doctor Who," "Black Mirror" (San Junipero episode), "Loki," "The Morning Show," and "Surface," which is now releasing episodes from its second season. On that Apple TV+ series, Gugu plays Sophie, a woman who has lost her recent memories and must piece them together. She talks about the "liberating" feeling she got playing someone with a missing back story and how it forced her to be present. She explains how she utilizes her sense of smell in her preparation process, how she learned to claim her space on set and not be "crushed by the technicalities," how taking on the leadership role of EP expanded all aspects of her work, plus much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Caveh Zahedi is one of the most influential independent filmmakers of our time. Jay Duplass, Lena Dunham, Richard Linklater, Greta Gerwig, are all big fans of his 30+ years worth of ultra-autobiographical work (five features, "I am A Sex Addict" perhaps being the most popular). His magnum opus, "The Show About The Show," started out as a "self-reflexive TV show about its own making" for BRIC TV and has continued despite lawsuits, loss of distribution, re-castings, and many more obstacles, thanks to Zahedi's dogged determination to simply tell the story, mostly through re-enactments using the actual people in his orbit playing themselves, of what happened in his life. He gets a small, but passionate amount of support from his loyal fanbase who want him to see this now decade long journey come to an end in the final season, which is about to be released. Zahedi has done a lot of interviews about his filmmaking, but rarely any, like this one, that focuses on his work as an actor for other filmmakers and in front of his own camera, where he plays a version of himself. He talks about the tonal fine line he has to walk when addressing the camera, nudity (his and others'), actors who work well with his directorial approach (like Emmy Harrington and Jim Fletcher), the rigors of auditioning to play a pedophile rabbi, striving for "non-acting," and much more. Creative Nonfiction Film Weekend is bringing Zahedi's work (and the man himself) on a UK tour in March 2025. Check here for more info Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Lucy Boynton is known for delivering exceptional performances in films like "Sing Street," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Chevalier," and "The Greatest Hits." Her latest is the BritBox's limited series "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story," about a woman convicted of killing her abusive lover who then became the last woman to be hanged in the UK. On this episode, she talks about why the challenge she faced portraying Ellis "wasn't an actor issue," but more about facing the traumas women are still dealing with decades later. She ponders how acting as a child served her into adulthood, explains why over-direction is never a problem for her, why "turning the dials" on micro-facial acting excites her, makes a plea for more women screenwriters, and much much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Griffin Dunne has balanced acting, directing, and producing for over 40 years in this business. "Chilly Scenes of Winter," "An American Werewolf in London," "After Hours," "Practical Magic," "This is Us," to name just a small handful of his credits. For his latest, "Ex-Husbands," he delivers a performance revelatory in its ease, miraculously blending lightness and dread. It's so much fun, and even inspirational, to simply watch him walk around as this character, carrying this load. Hopefully, this is the start of a new chapter: Dunne as the contemplative man of a certain age who has seen it all. On this episode, he shares his favorite piece of direction, talks about how producing affected his acting work, tells the story of discovering he's a Chekhovian actor, explains why it all comes down to listening and being in the moment, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

In movies like "Million Dollar Baby," "August: Osage County," "Blow The Man Down," and series like "The Americans," "Justified," and "Sneaky Pete," "esteemed character actress Margo Martindale" loves to play people much different from herself. And she's been so good at it for so long that she only started to get truly recognized for her work in her 60s. Three Emmys later, she's able to pick and choose what she wants to do. Her latest, the Amazon series "The Sticky," finds her number one on the call sheet and having a blast playing the bombastic maple syrup farmer Ruth Landry. On this episode she explains why the first step in her preparation process is knowing where a character was born and raised. She talks about feeling most free when she's able to "play" like she did in her backyard, what makes Alexander Payne and Robert Benton great directors, why it took some time for her to settle in to sit-com acting, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Brad Fleischer is an actor, teacher, coach, filmmaker, producer, and founding partner of GhostLight Media. He originated the role of Doug in "Gruesome Playground Injuries" alongside Selma Blair. On Broadway, he starred opposite Robin Williams in "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," opposite Tony Schaloub in "Golden Boy," and played the title character in the Olivier award winning "Coram Boy." On the screen, Brad has worked with Robert De Niro in "The Good Shepherd," Scott Frank and Liam Neeson in "Walk Among the Tombstones", Greg Nicotero on "The Walking Dead", among many others. For 17 years and counting, he continues to run his own professional acting class in New York and Los Angeles, strictly through word of mouth. On this episode, he tells the story of how he came to a level of dedication similar to what athletics required, which he now passes on to his students. He talks about the difference between the visceral and the intellectual; the importance of finding and working with good actors that you can learn from; why it all comes down to focus, specificity, and commitment. Plus much more!

Marianne Jean-Baptiste is getting accolades and awards for her incredible performance in Mike Leigh's "Hard Truths." The two last worked together nearly 30 years ago, on Leigh's "Secrets and Lies," for which Jean-Baptiste was nominated for an Oscar. On this episode, she takes us all the way back to her first time working with Mike Leigh, on the play "It's A Great Big Shame," and details for us the ins and outs of working with him on these three projects. She talks about her love of process, how this intense character work fuels her on less actor-centric jobs, why she's still mad at Leigh for "murdering" Pansy's mother, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

The U.S. premiere of "Hard Truths" at the New York Film Festival in October brings director Mike Leigh back to the podcast for the third time (Ep. 54 and Ep. 204). He talks about working again with Marianne Jean-Baptiste after nearly 30 years, how a lower budget didn't change his process but made him "dig vertically," why American actors are unofficially not allowed in his films. Plus he shares his hope for cinema after he's gone, but explains why he refuses to officially pass down his process. And much more! "Hard Truths" opens in select U.S. theaters on Friday January 10th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Tiffany Boone's breakout role was Jerrika Little on the series "The Chi." "Little Fires Everywhere," "The Midnight Sky," "Nine Perfect Strangers" and "Hunters" followed. Now she voices Sarabi in Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King." She explains how getting back to her childlike imagination was a must for that role. She tells the story of trying to break up with acting but acting wouldn't break up with her. She talks about the importance of knowing the character better than anyone else, how focusing on connecting with people through her art allowed her to "let go of the desperation," and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Tommy Dewey is best known for playing Alex Cole on the Hulu series "Casual" for five seasons. This year, two movies benefit from his talents—the Jason Reitman ensemble comedy "Saturday Night", and Caroline Lindy's romantic/horror/comedy "Your Monster," where he brilliantly plays the titular character. On this episode, he talks about what went into deciding on the proper mixture of absurdity and tenderness for that special role. He explains why, if a comedy script connects with him, he "maybe reads it once and stay the hell away from it." Plus how writing can help you as an actor, the increased pressure of 3-dimensionality the higher you are on a call sheet, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Alessandro Nivola returns to the podcast (Ep. 37 and Ep.170) to discuss three performances he gives in three different films out at the same time this week—Pedro Almodóvar's "The Room Next Door," "The Brutalist," and "Kraven The Hunter." He gifts us with a detailed peek into what it took to build each of these characters. He talks about the interesting way he received a "green light" from Almodóvar in terms of his approach to the role of an Upstate New York policeman, the challenge of balancing adherence to period authenticity with a modern accessibly as Attila in Brady Corbet's epic, tells the thrilling story of how he found a way to bypass the Marvel committee approval to bring his version of The Rhino to life while miraculously having a creatively fulfilling time in the process, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Ethan Herisse and Brandon Wilson are the stars of "Nickel Boys," RaMell Ross' bold and brilliant adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel that tells the story, cinematically, almost entirely in a first-person POV-style. Herisse and Wilson talk about the challenge of acting to the camera, their saga of navigating auditions, the "freedom" and "openness" they both felt from Ross, how the trust they built with the crew played a big part in performing in this process, and much more. "Nickel Boys" opens in select theaters on December 14th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Michael Shannon is known for his intense and versatile performances across film, television, and theater—"Take Shelter," "99 Homes," "Nocturnal Animals," "Boardwalk Empire," "Long Days Journey Into Night," "George and Tammy," to name just a few. On this episode, he talks about his "simplistic" approach to preparation, the test he gives directors to see if he can trust them, the importance of "disappearing," why he no longer likes to do endless takes, and much more. Plus he discusses his love for George Mackay, who plays "Son" to Shannon's "Father" in "The End," Joshua Oppenheimer's post-apocalyptic musical which opens in select theaters December 6th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

In this time of the year when traditions give us a sense of comfort and repetition that we need, especially in these volatile times, Back To One has a tradition of its own—the annual Kevin Corrigan episode! The patron saint of the indie film actor was the first guest on this podcast and he has returned every year since, telling hilarious stories from his adventures in the acting world, waxing about Brando, Walken, Scorsese, expounding on music, philosophizing about life in general—these episodes have become listener favorites. In this installment, Corrigan talks about shooting a scene recently where his emotions were almost too much at his finger tips, shares the awe and pride he felt working for his old friend Natasha Lyonne, and the similar feeling of working for his Daughter in a film she directed. Plus he brings back the Moss Hart story he told in a previous episode, but this time movingly reads it in Hart's words, and much much more. Past Kevin Corrigan Episodes: Ep. 1, Ep. 67, Ep. 133, Ep.185 Ep. 234 Ep. 268 Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

As an actor, Peter Vack is known for his work in television series such as "I Just Want My Pants Back (series lead)," "Mozart In The Jungle," and "Love Life," and recent independent films like "PVT Chat," Eugene Kotlyarenko's "The Code" and his virtuoso turn as an evil version of "Peter Vack" in "Actors" (written, directed, and co-staring his sister Betsey Brown). As a filmmaker, he has gotten a reputation for demanding an "all in" approach from his performers. His first feature, "Assholes" (called "the most disgusting movie ever"), won a jury prize at SXSW, and his latest, "www.RachelOrmont.com," described as a "psychedelic techno-satire about growing up in captivity," just premiered in September and is already on the fast track toward "cult hit" status. On this episode, he describes his belief that an actor has to develop a pure, almost religious faith in their ability, fueled by positivity and joy. He explains why "intellectual homework" doesn't help him at all anymore, how incorporating a "toxic method" approach when playing a toxic "method actor" actually worked for him, what being "a player on the field" and "embodying the energy" mean for him as a director, why the best practice an actor can do is actually outside the work, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram (Photo by Marcus Maddox)

Jack Dunphy is a writer, filmmaker, animator, actor and podcaster. His shorts have played in festivals around the world and his latest, "Bob's Funeral," won Best Nonfiction Short Film at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. As an actor, he starred in Peter Vack's "Assholes" and Caveh Zahedi's legendary, unfinished, 24-hour retelling of Joyce's "Ulysses." He can soon be seen in "Paradise and Lunch," the new film from Jordan Tetwesky and Joshua Pikovsky, and "Anything That Moves" from Alex Phillips. His wonderful new podcast, "Revelations with Jack Dunphy," in which he talks about his struggles with addiction and mental illness with fellow artists, is out now on the Talkhouse network. Even though he draws on his real life so much in his work, Jack talks about his difficulty with playing a version of himself. He explains why authenticity shouldn't be a brand but a necessity, what it means to be a "three chord" actor, how fame would negatively impact his addiction management, and much more. Listen to "Revelations with Jack Dunphy" here. It's fast becoming one of my favorite podcasts. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Jaclyn Bethany is an Emmy award winning filmmaker, writer and actor based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been committed to creating art and telling stories exploring complex women, the intimacy of female friendship, sisterhood and queerness from the female perspective. Some upcoming film projects include "Delusion "- a short film in collaboration with Adult Film NYC, "In Transit," written by Alex Sarrigeorgiou and featuring Jennifer Ehle and Francois Arnaud, and "All Five Eyes," which she co-wrote with Greta Bellamacina, featuring Bellamacina and Honor Swinton-Byrne. In this episode she talks about her role as the Co-Artistic Director of The Fire Weeds, a female driven immersive theater company based in New Orleans, and her endeavor to present new theater, and new approaches to old theater, in a place where "new" takes some getting used to. She also discusses what she learned as an actor that helps her directing, why she's so fascinated by Tennessee Williams, the importance of a "child-like" approach to the work, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Daisy Ridley shot to global fame for her portrayal of Rey in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy. Since then, she has been choosing diverse roles that showcase her talents in films with wide ranging budgets that prove her north star is the quality of the work and nothing else. She has three films that have come out in this year alone—"Sometimes I think About Dying," "Young Woman and The Sea", and her latest, "Magpie." On this episode, she explains how coming up with the idea for "Magpie" and building her character from the ground up was an interesting exercise in multiple ways. She makes a compelling case for why not all actors can be objective enough to give notes on a film, talks about the ways her process changes when she has to do an accent, ponders the healthy amount of worry and uncertainty that surround her return to the character of Rey, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Actor, director, coach, teacher, Maria Dizzia is a perpetual student of the craft of acting, which makes her celebrated and in-demand for all those jobs. The movie "My Old Ass" and the play "Pre-Existing Condition" are a couple of her most recent projects. On this incredibly dense and gold-filled episode, she generously gives us a peek into the aspects of the work that she deems important to focus on, worth struggling with, or where she simply finds the most fruit. She talks about the huge importance of those first subconscious "offerings," how to use the discoveries made when "alive" to fuel the work in times when you're not, learning gentleness is much more affective than being hard on yourself, the value of "I don't know," and much much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

"There are practical paths and intuitive paths with each character," says Cory Michael Smith at the start of this episode, and it's a recurring theme throughout. The talented actor was Riddler on the series "Gotham," a standout in three Todd Haynes films, and now plays Chevy Chase in "Saturday Night." On this episode he details the careful process of studying Chevy clips for months before diving into the script. He talks about the importance of "ridding myself of any hint of fraudulence," why it's so important for him to show up with lots of ideas, how being intentional with his career choices allows him to better serve the work, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Michael Urie is one of those mega-talented actors who seems to jump effortlessly from theater (like "Torch Song," "Spamalot," and, currently, the revival of "Once Upon A Mattress") to television (like "Ugly Betty," "Younger," and, currently, "Shrinking"), with a genuine love for both. On this episode, he talks in-depth about his acting process with a humility and a humor that is infectious. He explains why he decided to always be off-book on day one, how he came to believe in himself as an actor after starting out wanting to be a director, tells an interesting story about the temptation to mold a joke based on the audience's response, lays out what makes "Shrinking" such a special show, reminisces on the "Hamlet" experience, takes us through his pre-show ritual, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Straddling the line between outsider artist and full fledged Hollywood sellout, Will Janowitz has always found solace working both sides of the industry. With work ranging from Troma films to Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock" to "The Sopranos," he's made a career of always doing the unpredictable. This year two films he produced, and one he wrote, will make their festival run; "Bang Bang" starring Tim Blake Nelson and the later, "Train Dreams," starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones directed by Clint Bently. On this episode he talks about his improvisational sweet spot and how it rests in the heart of danger and risk, brings us back to his beginnings at UNCSA and the reasons why that school didn't work so well for him, charts his own journey discovering his way into the craft, tells some hilarious and relatable audition stories, plus an eye opening one from the other side of the table, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

His breakout role in Netflix's "Outer Banks" catapulted Chase Stokes to fame. In the series, he portrays the charismatic and determined John B, the leader of a group of young outcasts on a treasure hunt in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The show's blend of adventure, mystery, and coming-of-age drama quickly gained a massive fanbase, establishing Stokes as a rising star. Since then he's been in "Tell Me Your Secrets," this year's "The Uglies," opposite Joey King, and next year's "Valiant One," not to mention Season 4 of "Outer Banks," which is dropping in October. On this episode, he tells the story of his struggle to break in to the business. It's an epic, sometimes hilarious, saga of "failing forward," an inspiring tale of determination and perseverance. He talks about why his process starts with "the newspaper read," the importance of the "f*ck it" mindset, how Nick Cassavetes made him fall in love with making movies, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

The mega-talented Canadian multi-hyphenate Grace Glowicki gives an incredible performance in Mary Dauterman's debut feature "Booger." On this episode, she reveals why she was interested in the project before even opening the script, and how she could just tell Dauterman was going to be the kind of director that would give her the support she needs. She talks about her current focus on examining issues dealing with authority, her love of bodily fluids in film, her struggle with emotional scenes, how directing herself as an actor actually helped her acting career, differences between the Canadian and American indie film scene, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Odessa Young is only 26, but she already has a truly impressive body of work behind her. "Assassination Nation," "A Million Little Pieces," "Shirley," "Mothering Sunday," "The Stand," "The Staircase," "Manodrome," in each of these projects, she seems to have an effortless command over her character, each unique, never forced, always true. Now she stars as Vita, the lead character based on Zia Anger in "My First Film." On this episode, she talks about the need to "cultivate an obsession" as character preparation, recent musings on "how much an actor should act to the camera," why she never worries about being misinterpreted, the importance of "kindredness with creators," and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

To be a standout on a show featuring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford is quite a feat, but that's exactly what Luke Tennie did in his breakthrough role as Sean in the hit Apple TV+ series "Shrinking." On this episode, the seemingly effortlessly-talented young actor takes us back to his early days and details how football played a pivotal part in helping him with the disciplines required for acting. He explains his belief that there can be no real "play" without massive preparation; talks about coming to a place of understanding that auditioning is simply a "demonstration of my capabilities;" tells a hilarious story about his first job, working with Rob Reiner, which ends up being a lesson in letting go, plus much more. The second season of "Shrinking" is dropping this fall and Tennie also has a small part in the eagerly anticipated film "Nickel Boys" which is scheduled to be released on October 25th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

He was in "The OA," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," and played Roy Cohn in "Fellow Travelers," but the stage is where Will Brill has found the most satisfaction and success recently, in "A Case For The Existence of God," "Uncle Vanya," and, just this year, as Reg in "Stereophonic" on Broadway, for which he received a Tony Award. On this episode he talks about building Reg by starting with his voice, why following playwright David Adjmi to a bar was a pivotal move, the importance of directorial affirmation, how his pre-show ritual has changed, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

He was a model and MTV VJ, and then Simon Rex transitioned to acting, becoming widely recognized for his comedic roles in the "Scary Movie" franchise, where his sharp timing and parody skills made him a fan favorite. But more substantial parts were on the horizon. On this episode, he talks about the job that changed everything, Sean Baker's *Red Rocket," which won him wide acclaim, an Independent Spirt Award, and a fresh chapter in his career. He talks about the interesting new place he finds himself now at the intersection of "not caring and caring SO MUCH." He explains what he had to do to feel confident playing a chef in Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut "Blink Twice," learning that "to simply par the course" is enough, and sometimes "you don't have to slap the fish." Plus much more! Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Marianne Rendón's performance in "Summer Solstice," Noah Schamus' "modern twist on the buddy comedy from a queer and trans perspective," is special in such a rare way that makes shinning a light on it actually detrimental to its effect on the new viewer. Its revelations are small and imbedded in the nuances of the character. It's how they seem rooted and not created, "lived" and not "played," that make them extraordinary. On this episode, Rendón takes us back to her training, and how being fed great experimental theater before the classics resulted in a kind of "reverse engineering" of her foundation. She details the effort it took to let go of a quality she used to think was her only real strength. She talks about the importance of "cluing into the rhythm of the writer," dipping back into asking sensory questions through "method" (in its true meaning) approaches, working with "the texture" of life, "living on camera," how "space informs everything," and much more. "Summer Solstice" is available to stream on August 16th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Still in his early career, Dylan Arnold has already built a diverse catalog of roles, including a breakout one in season three of Netflix's "You," reprising a fan-favorite for the "Halloween" franchise in "Halloween Kills," and last year, of course, playing Frank Oppenheimer, holding much more than his own, opposite Oscar winner Cillian Murphy. Now he goes a good bit darker in Alma Har'el's Apple TV+ series "The Lady In The Lake." On this episode, he talks about the differences between these two incredible actor's directors, Har'el and Christopher Nolan, and what works best for him. He explains the importance of holding back from making choices too early in preparation, why you should approach with caution anything discovered in rehearsal, learning that "things that scare me can yield exciting results," and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

David Garelik was in Trey Edward Shults' "Waves," Peter Berg's "Mile 22," and recently finished a run of an Off-Broadway 2-hander at the WP Theater, co-produced with Colt Coeur. Now you can see him as the bad guy/enucleator, opposite Liana Liberato, on this season of "Criminal Minds: Evolution" on Paramount+. On this epic episode, he recounts his journey from moving to New York with zero acting experience and "being a bad auditioner", to making naivety work for him and "changing the game" by refusing to play it. It's a story of perseverance, endurance, and growth, fueled by focus on the work, Conor McGregor quotes, and an unwavering belief in himself as an actor, told with bold rawness and refreshing honesty, sure to inspire. Currently, Garelik teaches Sensory Based Acting Process and Dramatic Improv at adultfilm.nyc Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Jimmy Tatro is an actor, director, writer, and comedian best known for the popular YouTube channel he created over a decade ago, "LifeAccordingToJimmy." His career expanded into the mainstream with roles in movies like "22 Jump Street" and the Netflix series "American Vandal," all while he continued to expand the content on his channel. His latest project is "The Real Bros of Simi Valley: The Movie," a continuation of his popular mock-reality show web series. The film delves deeper into the absurd lives of friends navigating the quirks of suburban Southern California while preparing for their high school reunion. Tatro's talent for blending satire with genuine character development makes this hilarious comedy a surprising stand-out. On this episode, he takes us back to the beginning and details how he started forming his particular brand of humor and brings us all the way up to the making of this film. He talks about what it took to keep the channel successful, the benefits of collaboration, the production conundrum that birthed the "Real Bros," the frustrations that continued despite popularity, learning how the tone is matched in the edit, realizing that "people don't believe you can do something until you do it," and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Y'lan Noel played Daniel in the HBO series "Insecure" and starred in "The First Purge," now he plays Officer Platt in "Lady in The Lake," Alma Har'el's eagerly anticipated new series for Apple TV+ that drops on July 19th. On this episode, he discusses his unique approach to the work, which starts with, and centers on, daydreaming and the avoidance of aiming to do "the right thing." He talks about allowing for "an energy that's not me to make certain decisions;" the importance of solitude, space, stillness; how Har'el's willingness to leave room for the mystical served his process; and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. This is the 300th episode! If you are enjoying this podcast, please leave a review and share it with someone who might enjoy it as well. Follow Back To One on Instagram

After early success opposite Kirsten Dunst in Lifetime's "Fifteen and Pregnant," and as Jasper on the CW's reboot of "90210," Zachary Ray Sherman has gone on to build an impressive acting resume balancing television work (Hulu's "Under the Banner of Heaven") with edgy, transformative roles in independent films ("Cuck"; "Can't Seem to Make You Mine," opposite Lindsay Burdge; and "A Desert," which just premiered at the Tribeca Festival, to name a few). On this episode, he talks about why it all starts with building trust with his collaborators early, the semi-mystical process of aligning his heart with the character's heart, the importance of risking failure, how physical transformation helps, and he highlights an example of creating backstory that paid dividends in establishing emotional connection. Plus much more! Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

In the midst of a successful modeling career a decade ago, Abbey Lee's chance to break into acting came with "Mad Max Fury Road." That challenging shoot was the first of many she faced with relish. A scene-stealing role in "The Neon Demon" followed, then M. Night Shyamalan's "Old," "Lovecraft County," and "Florida Man," to name a few, and now she stars opposite Kevin Costner in his 2-part western epic "Horizon: An American Saga" (in theaters now). On this episode, she talks about letting the character find her, the importance of staying malleable, using everything that happens as fuel for the work, and much much more. The second part of "Horizon" opens on August 16th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

There are few actors more well respected than the preternaturally gifted Julianne Nicholson. Recent notable credits include "August: Osage County," "Dream Scenario," "Mare of Easttown" (which won her an Emmy award), and her latest, playwright Annie Baker's first film, "Janet Planet." In this episode, she talks in-depth about playing Janet in that remarkable film, her elusive preparation process, getting the environment to settle into her body, actually learning how to do acupuncture, why she lets her instinct lead the way, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

John Early is an actor, comedian, writer, and wearer of many hats. His latest as a comedian and writer is the HBO special "Now More Than Ever." His latest as an actor is the independent film "Stress Positions." On this episode he talks about how these two projects came about, the differences between the John Early character and himself, the pleasure of working on the series "Search Party," why he relishes straight-up acting, the comedy breakthrough he made in his new special, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

When you look at the illustrious career of Clive Owen, you see choices made based on the depth of the roles ("Closer," "Children of Men," "Hemingway and Gellhorn," "The Knick"), not on trajectory or star power. His two latest projects, "Monsieur Spade" and "A Murder At The End of The World," are quality television series where he's able to settle in and deliver the grounded, nuanced work we've come to expect from him. On this episode, he explains why he needs time to prepare a role, and the "marination" process that is required. He talks about the qualities found in his favorite co-stars, the "heaven" of Soderbergh's "concentrated" sets, how Bogart's voice helped him play Spade, why he calls himself a "logic monster," and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Betsy Aidem has been in over 80 plays, off Broadway, on Broadway, and around the world. Recent titles of note: "All The Way," where she played Lady Bird Johnson, "Mama's Boy," where she played Lee Harvey Oswald's mother, Tom Stoppard's "Leopoldstadt," and "Prayer For The French Republic," for which she is nominated for her first Tony Award. On this gold-filled episode, she talks about her love of extensive research, why she doesn't think the people she plays are just one person, the "golden moment when your character is unsure," the importance of a director's patience and willingness to let her swerve off course, and why she believes the prize is always in the work, plus much much more! Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Molly Gordon makes everything better. She was a stand-out among stand-outs in films like "Good Boys," "Booksmart," and "Shiva Baby." Then she showed her talents on the other side of the camera, co-writing/directing the hilarious indie hit "Theater Camp." Now she plays Claire on the beloved series "The Bear," which is about to drop its third season. On this episode she talks about why she loves improv, how her parents unintentionally formed her comedy sensibilities, getting "buzzed" from in-person auditions, "locking in" with Jeremy Allen White, why she's always aspiring to a child-like lack of self consciousness, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram (Photo by Elias Tahan)

She was on "Game of Thrones" when she was a child, but Nell Tiger Free hit her stride in the M. Night Shyamalan series "Servant," and now her absolutely incredible performance in the hit horror film "The First Omen" has solidified her as one of the great young actors working today. On this episode, she discusses her 'total non-process' process, which means every aspect of her work takes place between "action" and "cut" and literally nowhere else. She talks about why she only reads the script once, finds all backstory that isn't on the page "cringe," doesn't like to rehearse at all, is at the complete service of the director, and strives for total emersion in the moment. It's a fascinating and inspiring approach that could easily be misconstrued as carless if it didn't yield indisputably astonishing results. "The First Omen" begins streaming on Hulu May 30th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Since he was last on the podcast (Ep. 112), Tom Pelphrey has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on "Ozark," he's had juicy roles on "Outer Range" and David E. Kelly's "Love and Death," and now Kelly has given Pelphrey perhaps his most exciting role to date in the character of Raymond Peepgrass in Netflix's "A Man In Full." On this episode, Pelphrey takes us deep into his work on that limited series. He talks about why a good costumer designer is an actor's best friend, what made him feel free to go "full weird" with Regina King, the importance of being an advocate for your character, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram (Photo by: Skylar Reeves)

Over the past year and a half, no actor in any medium has given me more inspiration through their work than Mia Vallet. As a company member and frequent performer at the exciting NYC "loft theaters" Adult Film and The Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research, she continues to show the thrilling possibilities for this craft of acting, culminating in her performance as Nina in "Sea Gull," Adult Film's new version of Chekov's masterpiece, opening on Friday May 10th in Manhattan. On this episode, she talks about her training at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and early success in the business, the setback in her personal life that threw her off course but set the stage for true fulfillment in the work, why daring actors inspire her, the importance of trusting a director, why she loves rehearsal, loves Chekhov, doesn't shy away from the highly emotional material, is inspired by the remarkable resilience of actors, and much much more. "Sea Gull" Info and Tickets Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Judy Reyes is best known for playing Carla on the TV series "Scrubs," but her nearly three-decades-long career is packed with roles on long-running shows like "Devious Maids," and in movies like "Birth/Rebirth," for which she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Actress. Her latest is Hannah Marx's highly anticipated screen version of John Green's celebrated novel "Turtles All The Way Down" (coming to MAX on May 2nd). On this episode, she takes us back to the beginning—her "dramatic" childhood household serving as a form of acting training, defying her mother when she wanted to actually be an actor, and the support she found at the legendary LAByrinth Theater. She tells us why journaling as the character is her first step inside, how one recent role allowed her to show the fullness of her range, why simply being a latino artist is not enough, and much much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram