We Might Be Drunk Ep 151: Halloween 2023 (Simon Rex, Ian Fidance, Jordan Jensen, Oz Pearlman)
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Oct 30, 2023 
Join Mark Normand, Sam Morril, and their lineup of enigmatic, hilariously mysterious, spellbinding, and mind-bending guests for a spine-chilling Halloween edition of laughter, movie discussions, mind-blowing magic tricks, prosthetic penises, unlikely success stories, awkward encounters, revenge tales, phone etiquette, societal standards, social media criticism, NBA sponsorship, antidepressant experiences, taboo strip club behaviors, the magic of mentalism, random word magic tricks, and the evolution of 'fat cat'.
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Playing A Provocative Role In The Sweet East
- Simon described playing a controversial role as a Nazi-sympathizing professor in The Sweet East and handling difficult, intellectual dialogue.
- He noted the script's dense language required Googling words and stiff adherence to the critic-turned-writer's text.
Ask For A Producer Credit
- When actors want influence, ask to be a producer and offer constructive input on set.
- Simon says ownership lets you shape wardrobe, rewrites, and on-set choices to improve the work.
Producing Restores Creative Control
- Simon says actors often lack control on set and producing gives them creative input and agency.
- He pursued producer credits to influence wardrobe, rewrites, and performance choices.