We've got a script called Hot Fruit that's being auctioned right now and were writing another one right now called She Dances, about a father and daughter going to a national dance competition. This is a show about some of the luckiest and most privileged people in the world, who are completely incapable of being happy. Your father-in-law is J. Peterman of J. Peterman. [Laughs] Yeah, theyre gonna remake Das Boot. I like Westerns and I like war flicks, and if I get something like that, I get really excited like I'm 12 years old. No kidding!Yeah, Lexington is a cool little spot. But That Thing You Do, Saving Silverman, Sahara. Get ready to crack up! Thats a Youve Got Mail.. As it happens, his old That Thing You Do! Awesome.". Im guessing raising your kids on a farm probably helped you avoid having kids like the ones on the show. I remember every day. Ninety-nine percent of the time, people are excited, but I was like, How many ways can I die underwater? I had a bad experience shooting Crimson Tide. Well, I will say, it's not something you see on TV a lot. Show up early, know your shit, have an opinion, dont be a dick. Im not doing the movie, Im doing what were doing right now, even if its contradictory to my idea of what were going to do, ultimately. I took a year off after Apes. Steve Zahn is a smart guy. I have kids this age [of Marks], a little older. I said, "You know what, man? Trust me, I had moments in New York where I would become bitter. And were like, "Wow, we can't play Hamlet anymore. Its a chick flick! I thought that there would be these hurdles. He's so myopic about the world. I dont know. "I wanted to be part of the circus. I do the dishes, do the laundry, and stay busy. You werent really a slacker.I mean, Im the guy who gets up at six without an alarm clock. What do you think happens to your character and his family after he leaves the island? I got terrified because I realized that this was a lot more involved than I thought. It felt like film camp. And I remember telling them, "Hey, don't get all crazy here. The funny thing is, Mike actually stopped by here. What would I be doing here?. Its a weird process. First episode. You could play him so many different ways, but I wanted him to come off just as this vulnerable guy that you could adhere to. It was horribly critically panned and did no money. On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins, the guys are joined by the incredible actor, Steve Zahn. I was going to ask if you were happy with the final product. To play what? To play a new ape. I got really excited, of course. But the irony is that I played a chimpanzee in Planet of the Apes. We were at the Maui Four Seasons. 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How is it not acting?Well, youre not interacting with anyone. 1. Its a really good little movie.Its a great movie! Fred Hechinger and Steve Zahn as Quinn and Mark Mossbacher. You've worked in Hollywood for a long timeis that attitude something that you've encountered a lot and taken as a cautionary tale? For years, theres no money. GQ may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. 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But yeah, I've talked to my friends and peers, the same age, actors. Thats a compliment, right? All that, and he still has time to hang out with his old That Thing You Do! Oh, sure. I did another show for HBO called Treme, and the first thing you see of me in the entire four years we did was my ass. I wanted to be a part of the circus. Oh, as opposed to non-comedy films where youre the comedic character.And yet, I dont get the commander of the U-Boat, either. Sometimes its just something like, during the holidays, That Thing You Do is running on a loop on HBO, you know what I mean? The one thing we're certain of is that there's literally nothing Steve Zahn can't do as a performer, and we can't wait to see where his career goes from here. It was my first gig. I mean, Ive played a lot of dramatic roles. I loved doing that stuff. And it's so abrupt. I'm writing now with my partner, and you're constantly thinking, "Have I seen this before?" But he has good intentions. Whats a distinctive memory you have from shooting it? It was the most physical job I think Ive ever done. Here's what it is, Watch of the week: Audemars Piguet Starwheel by Code 11.59, 13 new and exciting movies releasing in December 2022, Kantara Hindi OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch Rishab Shetty's movie. I lived in New Orleans for four years. Over his now decades-long career, Zahn has proven one of the more versatile actors around, doling out laughs and tears in equal measure (and with equal grace). I love to hunt and fish. I wanted his honesty to come off as a good thing, even though it's really his Achilles heel. Did Cirie go too far by bringing family matters into the game? I was always that guy. Whether he's running a farm or acting in War for the Planet of the Apes, the veteran character actor never. Oh, yeah. I think you pull it, Joshua Jackson says to Lizzy Caplan sensually. is at the Kentucky farm his family moved to in the early aughts. We caught up with Zahn at the New York offices to talk about the craft of acting, the difficulties of Skype auditions, and how he can identify what movie you recognize him from before you even say it. I mean, they started remaking movies that are like ten years old. Yeah. I didn't think at all that that would be a thing. It never occurred to me that people would go, Penis! And Mike was like, "Yeah, I didn't either. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He's so myopic about the world. While trying to carve out a career in the New York theater scene, Zahn met lifelong pals Ethan Hawke and Robert Sean Leonard. I just wanted to kick ass in the next thing I did. Zahn made the most of the moment, managing to stand out in a film that also featured Hawke, Winona Ryder, Janeane Garofalo, and Rene Zellweger. He researched the role by watching chimpanzee videos on YouTube, and later said that the motion capture process and lengthy digital takes made Bad Ape "the most challenging acting job I've ever had". First episode. To revisit this article, select My Account, thenView saved stories, Steve Zahn has played all kinds of guys. I got to say, for three days, thats all I did, was try to perfect this scene. Zahn is married to Robyn Peterman, an actress and the daughter of John Peterman, whom Zahn met on a touring production of Bye Bye Birdie. Mark is going through this big existential crisis. He wants his family to be this amazing, connected group. It was just so raw and weird. I remember every day of that shoot. We were in the barn and I was taking care of my horsehe just had surgery, so I'm a vet. When I'm not working, I get up early and feed all the animals, then I get most of my stuff done by noon. 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We sat down in chairs looking at each other, breathing, and talking about core and talking about strength and talking about presence and how we hold ourselves as humans, but apes dont, but theyre not lazy just breaking it down. We're going to look like King Lear. "Life on a farm is serene," says Zahn, "until your horse goes lame and you have to turn into a vet." Thats what we do. Dont get me wrong. And I read somewhere that you made an appearance in some local Kentucky theater a little while back.Yeah, my wife and I started a theater company. Youre pretending double that youre this person youre not, and youre in a different environment. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. "Now I'm just all those guys, but they have kids . Neither of us were really into it. So when he got a call to star with Connie Britton, Natasha Rothwell and Murray Bartlett in HBOs The White Lotus, a darkly comic miniseries (from Enlighteneds Mike White) about haves and have-nots colliding at a Hawaiian resort, he needed little convincing. Steve Zahn was a special guest on today's show and he had Matt and Ryan laughing hysterically for the entire two hours. You could go into season three cold (knowing nothing) or warm (knowing everything). Obviously Bad Ape is a very tragic character. We just drove around Normandy doing this World War II tour. Theres a scene where were all drowning in the sub. Resides in Dayton, OH. "I've played bad guys, I've played good guys, dumb guys, smart guys," he says. The rest, as they say, is history. How did you become a part of Apes?I got a call from my manager saying that they were interested in me in a movie, and I was shooting a show down in Puerto Rico at the time 14-hour-days kind of thing and was like, Yeah, okay, what is it? And he was like Planet of the Apes. And I was like, Really? I assume people started to think you were a big stoner, right? When Zahn and I talk ahead of the show's finale, the beloved character actor (lately I've been seeing the word "Zahnaissance" floating around) is at the Kentucky farm his family moved to in. My dayliliesare insane. I take that back. In a way, that balance is a nice reflection of Zahns approach to his career. Though Zahn clearly enjoyed working on the movie, he's referred to the film's six-month shoot as "the most painful of my life" mostly because he spent much of it hunched over pretending to be an ape. Filming in Hawaii wasnt a bad deal either, and at least the cast seemed to appreciate it more than their fictional counterparts. In several cases, Zahn's work stands firmly as the most memorable aspect of otherwise underwhelming projects. Contact Steve Purvis of Woods & Waters with KDL LLC to learn more about this farm. GQ: In one of your more memorable scenes, you pretend to be a drunk ape seducing Connie Britton. [2], Zahn attended Gustavus Adolphus College for one semester but dropped out after seeing the original West End production of Les Misrables. I want to think that there's a glimmer of hope, but man, I don't know. Have a bourbon. At that point, I was about to have some big old yard sales, he jokes. Zahn plays the young man's lovably affable father, bringing a welcome sincerity and quick wit to the to the kid-friendly films. And you know, maybe thats partially living on a farm and just wanting to be around funny people. Steve Zahn: 'I've never been a slacker. Steve Zahn has played all kinds of guys. Are you a history buff? Weve all done CGI where youre in front of a green screen pretending youre on the Titanic or wherever, you know? I did more of a silverback gorilla. I remember having to ask Mike, Just total raw, primitive? I don't think I was doing it correctly at first. I didnt even have to do that part. It might not be the job that you wanna do, artistically. But yeah, I think we lose touch, especially nowadays. A very pregnant Heidi Klum, who was also a guest on the show, sat in on Zahn's segment looking slightly bewildered. He was photographed June19 on his farm in Georgetown, Kentucky. I just dont want this business to define my life. We started a company called Macaroni Art. I'm the activities director here I mean, I'm not like Mark. It reminded me of doing this experimental theater I did at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge in 1989. Kind of laid back. They said, If you feel like you need help, just cross your arms and well come get you. First take, everybody crossed their arms. My kids don't even sit on social media, which is really kind of insane. In truth, the series was merely the first time he showed his face in a full-fledged family film. In the new film, the 49-year-old actor plays Bad Ape, a chimp who is actually quite good but assumes thats his name after years of abuse. I was that guy. I have a lot of wigs for Mardi Gras outfits. Usually it's That Thing You Do, which is having its 25th anniversary, which I can't believe. "I remember sitting through the second act thinking, I'm as good as that guy standing on the barricade," Zahn recalled. [Mimes seeing someone coming toward him.] It's not even your kids anymore, it's these people who live in your house. I knew I could do it well. Its Planet of the Apes! 7.6 Acres of Beautiful Farm Land. I didnt know what the fuck I was going to do. Oh, sure. It's like, "Bam!" Terms of Service apply. Briefly attended the Guthrie Theater Drama School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but dropped out to pursue his film career. Thirty seconds doesnt seem long. I've played bad guys, I've played good guys, dumb guys, smart guys, he says. No, no, I just think they come. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. I mean, maybe Mom and Dad get closer, maybe they work. Steve Zahn on Leaving His Rural Kentucky Life for HBO's 'White Lotus' 18 July 2021 The Hollywood Reporter Steve Zahn was running a few minutes late because he was tending to a horse who had had surgery and needed bandages redressed. Rescue Dawn wasnt exactly a comedy. We're kind of fucked up, aren't we? Are there any types of roles that you havent played yet that you want to get to one day? Steven J Zahn from Georgetown, KY Age: 54 years old Also known as: Mr Steve Zahn, Mr Steven J Zahn, Mr Steven Zahn View Full Report Mobile number (917) 617-4444 Landline number (908) 496-9382 Email addresses szahn@verizon.net Current address 1333 Cane Run Rd, Georgetown, KY, 40324-9413 See more results for Steven Zahn in Georgetown, KY in KY (4) Im like, Of course, thats the first thing you do.. You mentioned to GQ the last time we talked to you that you're now cast as the dad in everything. Do you draw from your own experiences as a parent in these roles? Includes Address (10) Phone (2) Email (1) See Results. (1996) and played guitar and sang in Saving Silverman (2001). If you've been tracking Steve Zahn's career, you probably noticed that many of his more famous roles were of a supporting nature. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, youll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. "Life on a farm is serene," says Zahn, "until your h Were you anxious to get back to work?I was sitting on this farm for eight months, living in 1850, and worrying about not working. We sit around and have these crazy conversations with these people who are smart and educated and think critically and challenge you. His most recent film finds the. [Laughs] And Im totally opposite that, yknow? And I remember telling them, "Hey, don't get all crazy here. [11] In the 1990s, Zahn was often approached by fans who assumed that he was an archetypal Generation X slacker, which was not the case. Hed been hunkering down there during the pandemic, light on work, when the script for The White Lotus came his way. The performance at the state fair was great. His film roles include Reality Bites (1994), Stuart Little (1999), Shattered Glass (2003), Sahara (2005), Chicken Little (2005), the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series (2010-2012), Dallas Buyers Club (2013), The Good Dinosaur (2015), and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). But then to do it on Skype, I mean, just talking to your kid on Skype is weird. FARMFLIP #343864. I wear it every Fourth of July when I light off fireworks. Are you kidding? You sit and you explore these tiny moments in this huge blockbuster movie. At one point, I was the dumb stoner guy. Also known as Steven F Zahn. 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