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Podcast: In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast
Episode: Paul Walter Hauser
Description: Anyone familiar with Paul Walter Hauser from lighthearted romps like “Cobra Kai” and “Cruella” might be surprised to learn his performance in the Apple TV+ true crime series “Black Bird'' is genuinely one of the most unnerving in recent history. But for Hauser, taking on the role of serial killer Larry Hall—which has earned him Golden Globes and Critics Choice wins to go with a SAG nomination—was simply a matter of leveling up.
"I really liken my acting to like how Dave Grohl talks about music, like you can be classically trained or you can just suck and then get good...