Inside 'The Drover's Wife' Q&A and Why 'The Offer' is a Producing Masterclass | Ep 93

Welcome back to another generous glass of red wine and a few inevitable technical hurdles in Episode 93 of Two Unemployed Actors.

It is a classic Friday afternoon, and Max and Sam are celebrating the long-awaited return of "real-life" industry events in person. Max recounts his inspiring evening at a special screening and Q&A for The Drover’s Wife, written, directed by, and starring the formidable Leah Purcell. They explore the fascinating journey of this specific passion project from its successful stage beginnings to the silver screen, proving that creating your own original content is the ultimate way to bridge the gap between acting opportunities in the current Australian screen industry.

The conversation then shifts to the massive "Ozark-sized hole" currently left in their viewing habits. They break down the intense series finale of Ozark, debating that "gangster finish" and the central theme of protecting the family at all costs. The "Unemployed Actors" then dive deep into the current wave of "stranger-than-fiction" true stories and tech scandals currently dominating our screens. From the spectacular rise and fall of Theranos in The Dropout and WeWork in WeCrashed to the cutthroat early days of Uber in Super Pumped, they discuss why these bizarre real-world stories require full television series to truly capture the level of subterfuge involved.

Sam brings some levity with the comedic escapism of Our Flag Means Death and the creative brilliance of Love, Death and Robots Season 3. The duo also weighs in on the must-watch prestige dramas Gaslit and The Offer, with a special focus on why the story behind the making of The Godfather is a genuine masterclass in producing. Finally, Max shares his mandatory order-of-viewing test for The Staircase, comparing the original docuseries to the new scripted drama. 

Join us for a deep dive into the performances and productions every actor should be studying. Make sure to tune in for this conversation.

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