Murray Bartlett on The Last of Us, White Lotus, and Life Beyond Hollywood | LZ Granderson Show

Emmy-winning actor Murray Bartlett joins LZ Granderson for an honest, thoughtful conversation about art, identity, and the power of storytelling. From his breakout roles in Looking and The White Lotus to his unforgettable performance in The Last of Us, Bartlett opens up about the choices that shaped his career — and how he’s finding balance away from the spotlight. 0:00 Welcome to The LZ Granderson Show1:12 LZ on the definition of Masculinity6:05 Murray Bartlett Joins The Show7:00 Murray's Character on "Looking"11:45 Murray's Iconic Performance in 'The Last of Us'13:45 Working with Nick Offerman15:23 Portraying Complex Characters16:20 Auditioning for White Lotus18:15 The Difficulty in Choosing Characters20:00 Murray's Acting Career Development23:00 Moving Out of the City and into Nature30:40 Australian Fandom33:30 Developing An American Accent37:25 Working with Nicole Kidman39:10 Australian Culture41:50 Murray's Hobbies50:10 Next Project's 54:45 Bucket List Creatives59:30 What's Your Legacy Role?The LZ Granderson Show dives into the intersection of art, culture, and purpose — with the creators defining this generation of storytelling.#MurrayBartlett #TheLastOfUs #WhiteLotus #HBO #NickOfferman #NicoleKidman #LZGranderson  From ESPN and CNN to ABC.and The L.A. Times, LZ Granderson hosts bold conversations that meet the beating pulse of entertainment, sports, pop culture, and beyond. Each week, LZ sits down with a compelling guest—from athletes and artists to activists and icons—for unfiltered, thought-provoking dialogue about the stories shaping our world. Emmy award-winning journalist and cultural commentator LZ Granderson is insightful, witty, and always real. This is the podcast where culture gets a conscience and nothing is off-limits. For more about LZ and his work check out: http://lzgrandersonshow.org/ Connect on Social MediaTwitter/X: https://x.com/lzgranderson?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzgranderson/?hl=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@lzgranderson?invite=4Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1lzgrandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/LZ-Granderson-100057700284324/