Bob Odenkirk talks NOBODY 2 – will it meet Mark’s expectations?

Aug 14, 2025

Bob Odenkirk, acclaimed actor and writer, best known for his roles in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul', joins for an engaging discussion. They dive into the explosive action sequences of 'Nobody 2' and explore the pressures of following a successful first film. The conversation touches on father figures in movies and Jackie Chan's influence. Mark shares his thoughts on various film releases, while both hosts reflect on the quirks of romantic comedies and the depths of character development, blending humor and insightful commentary.

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ANECDOTE

Casting Family Traits Into Hutch

Bob credits his father for giving him the volatile temper he channels into Hutch.
He says that inherited capacity to 'lose his head' informs Hutch's explosive reactions.

INSIGHT

Action Is Like A Comedy Room

Bob Odenkirk compares action choreography to a comedy writer's room full of invention and timing.
He argues fight scenes share teamwork, timing, and improvisational problem-solving with comedy.

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Treat Fight Choreography Collaboratively

Use collaborative, iterative choreography to find inventive action beats on set.
Watch takes together immediately and adjust choreography like a creative comedy team.

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Supersub Sanjeev is back again this week, donning his Take merchandise—and he’s not the only special guest we’ve got for you. Bob Odenkirk—star of ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘Better Call Saul’, ‘Nobody’, and now ‘Nobody 2’--joins us too. It’s Mark’s turn to do the interview honours this week, and he’s pretty chuffed with that—but as it turns out, he’s not the only fan in the room... They unpack the film’s stonking action seqeunces and talk sequel nerves, father figures and Jackie Chan.

Mark reviews the summer holiday action comedy too, as well as all the biggest movies you can catch on the big screen this week, rain or shine. First up, ‘The Materialists’--whose director Celine Song was our guest last week...and kind of became Sanjeev’s new bestie in the process? We get both Mark and Sanj’s takes on her New York romcom for our cynical modern dating scene. Plus, a much more grusome take on finding your ‘other half’, ‘Together’. Starring real-life married couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie, this co-dependency body horror is a real scrunge-fest. Don’t miss Mark’s verdict!

And for those still enjoying our run of curry house correspondence, this week’s laughter lift is for you. Keep that correspondence coming on all things curry and non-curry related—and make sure to get it in sharpish this week, as we’re recording next week’s show this Friday!

Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free):

The Materialists Review: 09:42

BO10: 23:51

K Pop Demon Hunters review: 21:33

Bob Odenkirk Interview: 33:42

Nobody 2 Review: 45:55

Together Review: 54:49

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