Key Takeaways
- Michelle Pfeiffer reflects on her career longevity, influenced by industry shifts and personal milestones.
- The entertainment industry is evolving with more quality roles for women and changed TV vs. film perception.
- Pfeiffer details early career challenges, from studying stenography to unconventional "Scarface" casting.
- Hosts explore contemporary slang and share anecdotes, including humorous stories and theater observations.
Deep Dive
- The hosts began discussing new slang terms including 'sus', 'riz', 'flexi', and 'zesty' at 1:12.
- The conversation delved into defining 'chugi' as something outdated, with hosts researching definitions in real-time.
- They also attempted to clarify the slang term 'chopped', expressing unfamiliarity with its meaning.
- Michelle Pfeiffer was introduced as the mystery guest, discussing her recent work on 'The Madison'.
- Pfeiffer shared details about her first television credit on 'Fantasy Island' in an episode titled 'The Island of Lost Women', where she had a single line.
- She explained a 'honeywagon' as a small, divided trailer for actors on set, comparing the cramped space to a 'veal' pen.
- Before acting, Michelle Pfeiffer studied court reporting at a trade school in Orange County.
- She found stenography difficult, involving learning a new language and rapid transcription, which caused her hands to move involuntarily.
- Pfeiffer admitted to not being good at balancing the cash register while working as a checker at Vaughn's supermarket.
- Michelle Pfeiffer rarely reflects on her career's longevity, feeling that relevance is fleeting in today's media.
- Despite this, she maintains a busy schedule with projects like "The Many Lives of Liza" on Apple TV+ and an upcoming Amazon movie.
- Pfeiffer now enjoys acting more due to a relaxed approach, attributing it to not having the time or desire to overthink roles.
- The conversation centered on factors influencing acting roles, emphasizing the director's importance over the script as a career progresses.
- Discussions also covered practicalities of working on large film sets, like Marvel productions, including challenges of comfort and privacy.
- Sean Hayes clarified an anecdote about a dozing audience member, stating he only commented during the curtain call, not the performance.
- Pfeiffer observed a significant increase in quality roles for women in the industry, largely due to television and streaming platforms.
- She noted that the majority of compelling work is now being done by women, creating more opportunities for actresses of all ages.
- The conversation touched on the historical stigma associated with film actors taking television roles, citing "True Detective" as a modern example of this shift.
- Michelle Pfeiffer, now a grandmother, prioritizes work-life balance, allowing her to be selective with projects.
- Her husband, David Kelly, supported her filming in Montana by working remotely as a writer and director.
- Pfeiffer enjoyed working with Kelly for the first time on "Margo's Got Money Troubles" and felt "born to play" the character of Cheyenne, a single mom working at Bloomingdale's.
- Pfeiffer discussed the pressures and fears associated with filming "Grease 2" after the original's immense success.
- She described the intense six-month shoot for "Scarface", detailing her role as a cocaine addict and the dynamic with a predominantly male cast and director Brian De Palma.
- Pfeiffer noted she did not anticipate "Scarface" becoming a massive cultural phenomenon and cult classic.
- The hosts expressed gratitude to Michelle Pfeiffer, acknowledging her talent, beauty, and cool demeanor.
- One host noted her acting prowess consistently overshadowed her looks throughout her career.
- Pfeiffer recounted an incident during a "Scarface" screen test where she accidentally cut director Al's finger, believing her subsequent 'sexy indifference' secured her the part.