DeepSummary
In this episode, John R. Miles interviews actor Jason O'Mara about his acting career, his experiences with rejection and setbacks, the importance of resilience and persistence, and his philanthropic work with Movember. O'Mara shares how his passion for acting started from school plays and how he finds strength in vulnerability and connecting with others.
O'Mara discusses the significant impact of storytelling and art on audiences, citing how a film motivated him to get sober in 1995. He also talks about portraying complex characters in shows like 'The Man in the High Castle' and the importance of resisting fascism and political extremism.
The conversation touches on O'Mara's approach to voice acting for roles like Zeus in 'Blood of Zeus' and Batman. He also reflects on his work as an ambassador for Movember, promoting men's health and destigmatizing mental health struggles.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Resilience and persistence are essential qualities for overcoming rejection and setbacks, especially in the acting profession.
- Storytelling and art have the power to inspire change and transformation in audiences.
- Vulnerability and connection are strengths, not weaknesses, especially for men's mental well-being.
- Portraying complex characters requires research, physicality, and finding both strength and vulnerability in the role.
- Voice acting involves developing a distinct voice and physicality to embody the character.
- Learning from history and being vigilant against fascism and political extremism is important.
- Pursuing passion and finding joy in one's work are key motivators for success.
- Philanthropy and advocacy can make a meaningful impact on important social causes.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “So you try and find that and then a voice that. To match that. And then for Zeus, Jeremy Irons kept coming to mind and, well, not him as the actor, but some of the roles he's played. And I don't know why that is because he doesn't sound like. I don't sound like Jeremy Irons, but it's just that kind of stoic, high status. He's very clear. He's in his power. He doesn't suffer fools. He's very kind of cut and dry, and that really helps with that voice.“ by Jason O'Mara
- “But all the things you talk about, resilience and persistence and that kind of stuff is really important because you can't let that rejection or failure, quote unquote, affect the next thing. Because when the next audition comes in or the next job comes in, you've got to put all that aside and bring your confidence and your positivity and your application and your approach to the new work, to the actual, to the work.“ by Jason O'Mara
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Passion Struck with John R. Miles
John R. Miles
4/19/24