Ep716 - Scoot McNairy, Actor ‘Furious’ & ‘Halt and Catch Fire’

Scoot McNairy is an acclaimed actor known for his key roles in Academy Award-winning pictures such as ARGO and 12 YEARS A SLAVE, as well as David Fincher's hit thriller GONE GIRL. On television, McNairy played lead roles in critically acclaimed series including HALT AND CATCH FIRE, TRUE DETECTIVE, NARCOS: MEXICO, and GODLESS. His newest show, FURIOUS, follows FBI agent Alice Black as she hunts a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur. In this interview, we talk about how he makes roles feel relatable to audiences, what he’s learnt from collaborating with directors like David Fincher and Zack Snyder, his new show FURIOUS, and how he prepares for roles. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!