Andy Serkis, Vol. II

Andy Serkis, Vol. II

Author: Josh Horowitz April 30, 2026 Duration: 48:08
Is there an actor who has contributed more to pop culture the last 25 years than Andy Serkis? From LORD OF THE RINGS and STAR WARS to Marvel, the Apes films, THE BATMAN, and more, his resume is unsurpassed. He joins Josh to chat about it all including his latest directing effort, ANIMAL FARM. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Quince -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/HAPPYSAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping and 365-day returns. Limited Time Offer–Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code happy15 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://huel.com/happy15.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! UPCOMING EVENTS! 5/3 -- Charlie Cox in NY -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 5/5 -- Stanley Tucci in NY -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 5/13 -- Matt & Ross Duffer in LA -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠ 5/17 -- Billy Eichner in NY -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tickets here⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a particular kind of conversation that happens when someone who genuinely loves movies gets to talk shop with the people who make them. That’s the feeling you get with Happy Sad Confused, hosted by Josh Horowitz. This isn’t a press junket. Instead, Josh creates a space where A-list actors and visionary directors feel comfortable enough to drop the usual talking points and just geek out about the craft. You’ll hear the excitement in Scarlett Johansson’s voice when revisiting a pivotal role, or the detailed thought process of Christopher Nolan breaking down a scene. Regulars like Tom Hiddleston and Kristen Stewart return precisely because these chats are so disarming and personal. What sets this podcast apart is Josh’s deep knowledge and genuine curiosity, which leads to career-spanning discussions that are as much about a person’s journey as they are about their latest project. From Samuel L. Jackson’s iconic filmography to Quentin Tarantino’s cinematic obsessions, the dialogue goes beyond the surface. You’re listening in on two people who are passionate about film and television having a real, sometimes silly, often profound, and always engaging conversation. For anyone who cares about the stories behind the stories and the people behind the characters, this is a consistently rewarding listen.
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