Actor and director Adam Arkin from "Sons of Anarchy" and MGM+’s "American Hostage" joins us on Story & Craft.
Adam opens up about his seamless transition from acting to becoming one of television’s most sought-after directors. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of shifting gears between massive modern projects like "The Night Agent," "The Offer," and his newest true-crime thriller, "American Hostage." We explore the awkward challenge of directing himself in scenes, the immediate relief of admitting to a crew when a shot just isn't working, and the secret to building absolute trust on set by letting actors do their work.
We also dive into his personal side, discussing the influence of his legendary father Alan Arkin and how he taught Adam to master multiple performance styles. From an early celebrity crush on Ursula Andress, to his deep appreciation for a perfectly simple summer tomato sandwich, it's a great look at the man behind the camera.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 | Adam Arkin joins Story & Craft
00:02:43 | Why releasing a new project brings out a mix of anxiety and excitement
00:05:08 | Capturing the true 1970s reality without talking down to a modern audience
00:07:49 | How his father Alan Arkin taught him to be conversant in many performance styles
00:10:09 | Helping an actor embrace the intimidating legend of playing Marlon Brando
00:13:30 | The awkward challenge of acting in a project you are also actively directing
00:15:34 | Why immersing yourself in the story is more important than having a recognizable visual style
00:18:21 | Finding immediate relief in admitting to the cast when a scene just isn't working
00:20:02 | Recognizing the exact moment on set when you capture pure on-screen magic
00:22:51 | Earning absolute trust by letting the actors do their work without interference
00:23:46 | The Seven Questions
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