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Jude Law

2024/11/11
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Key Insights

Why does Jude Law feel like he cries more now than he used to?

Jude Law attributes his increased tendency to cry to a combination of factors, including being tired for two years, feeling more emotionally in touch, and being able to empathize more genuinely with the characters he plays.

How did Jude Law find his confidence in acting?

Jude Law found his confidence in acting through his experiences in theater, where he felt familiar and safe, and later through working with great directors who provided a safe environment to learn and grow.

What was the impact of the phone hacking scandal on Jude Law's life?

The phone hacking scandal was highly traumatic for Jude Law, causing paranoia and anxiety. It also affected his children, making him realize that his reactions were more harmful than the invasion itself.

How does Jude Law's wife, a behavioral psychologist, influence their relationship?

Jude Law's wife, a behavioral psychologist, has taught him to handle arguments calmly and with empathy. She provides a perspective that helps him understand and navigate their disagreements more effectively.

What was the creative process like on the set of Sherlock Holmes with Robert Downey Jr. and Guy Ritchie?

The creative process on the set of Sherlock Holmes involved a lot of improvisation and collaboration. They used a script as a blueprint but spent mornings trying out different ideas, drawing from the Holmes books for inspiration, and editing scenes down to make them work.

Chapters

Jude Law discusses his evolving relationship with crying, from being a non-weeper to becoming more emotional as he ages, especially when moved by music or his children.
  • Jude Law used to be a non-weeper but now cries more frequently.
  • He attributes his increased emotionality to being tired and feeling more empathy for the characters he plays.
  • Law finds joy in seeing his children get overexcited about things, which he shares with his kids.

Shownotes Transcript

Jude Law (The Order, Skeleton Crew, Sherlock Holmes) is an actor. Jude joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why he feels like he cries more than he used to, how he has become an unapologetic enthusiast, and having to tap into different parts of your personality for different roles. Jude and Dax talk about him finding his confidence when he joined theater, what it’s like to work with great directors, and how important Mike Nichols was to him. Jude explains the chemistry with RDJ on set of Sherlock Holmes, what having a behavioral psychologist for a wife is like, and how traumatic it was to have his phone hacked. 

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