At the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco,
The teams for the nine fiction series competing at the 62nd Monte-Carlo Television Festival will be set on Tuesday evening. Not before ! This Monday in front of the press, who tried to extract some indiscretions from him on the prize list, the president of the jury, the American actor John Goodman (The Flintstones, The Big Lebowski, 10 Cloverfield Lane, etc.), did not want to let go. Apart from “a certain consensus” with his jurors. Ah, and if, all the same, he revealed the name of the winner. Just that. ” It’s me ! I won a free trip to Monaco,” he swore irresistibly.
fan of the series Ted Lasso And Successionthe actor, who will no doubt take advantage of his visit to the Principality to celebrate his 71st birthday in style (his birthday also falls on Tuesday), in any case enjoyed “watching things that[il] would not necessarily have seen otherwise”. In the official selection, only two productions are American, the other seven compete under European flags, but also Japanese, Israeli and Australian. “And there are so many good actors in all these countries,” he said. It’s very encouraging, very energizing to see this new generation working. »
He advises actors to “take care of themselves”
“Things are changing at breakneck speed, also recognized the actor. But there is one good thing: There is more work for more people in this industry. “People, talents to whom this monster of the cinema was also able to send some advice. “Relax. I wasn’t enough. Listen. Pay attention to what you are told. And read, read, read. Read books, read scripts, read different styles. If you can, also try to work with as many different people as possible, ”detailed the one who is himself showing two series at the moment (The Conners, The Righteous Gemstones).
“Take care of yourself, your mental health and your body”, also insisted the actor, who had opened up a few years ago on his radical change in lifestyle, his fight against alcoholism and a impressive weight loss. “The rewards are great”, he assured, more solemn, before finding a much more laughing tone. John Goodman connects the valves. He should still reserve some for the ceremony on Tuesday evening. We hope and look forward.