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News & Current Events Mar 25, 2026 at 12:07 PM

Hi /r/movies! We're Steve Zahn, Audrey Zahn, and Rick Gomez. Ask us anything!

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Hi r/movies. We're Steve, Audrey, and Rick. Here to answer your questions! Our new movie, **SHE DANCES**, is out in theaters starting this weekend. It stars Steve, Audrey, Ethan Hawke, Sonequa Martin-Green, Mackenzie Ziegler, Rosemarie Dewitt and it's directed/co-written by Rick. Ask us anything! All 3 of us will be back at around 4 PM ET today (Wednesday 3/25) to answer questions. \------------------------------------------ You may know Steve from countless roles in films/TV such as THAT THING YOU DO!, SAVING SILVERMAN, REALITY BITES, JOY RIDE, SAHARA, ANACONDA, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, THE WHITE LOTUS, SILO, A PERFECT GETAWAY, STRANGE WILDERNESS, CHAD POWERS, DALLAS BUYER'S CLUB, OUT OF SIGHT, TREME, NATIONAL SECURITY, THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, RESCUE DAWN, WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, STUART LITTLE, and tons more. Audrey makes her feature film starring debut in SHE DANCES and can also be seen in Apple TV's new mystery-thriller IMPERFECT WOMEN alongside Kate Mara, Kerry Washington, and Elisabeth Moss. You may know Rick from HBO's BAND OF BROTHERS, Apple TV's SILO, JUSTIFIED, WHAT ABOUT BRIAN, SIN CITY, RAY, and TRANSFORMERS. He's also voiced Zack Fair in several FINAL FANTASY games. Steve & Audrey co-star in SHE DANCES, a comedy-drama that's out in theaters this Friday 3/27. It also stars Ethan Hawke, Sonequa Martin-Green, Mackenzie Ziegler, and Rosemarie DeWitt. It's directed and co-written by Rick. **Synopsis:** On the road to her final dance competition, Claire and her estranged father Jason are given an unexpected opportunity to reconnect. As pressure mounts and Jason is thrust into the colorful and chaotic world of competitive dance, can they shake off old tensions and move forward together? **Trailer:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbWxMqnOXFI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbWxMqnOXFI) **Tickets/screenings/etc:** [https://shedancesmovie.com/](https://shedancesmovie.com/) \------------------------------------------ Ask us anything!
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BunyipPouch Mar 25, 2026 +1
This AMA has been verified and approved by the mods. Steve, Audrey, and Rick will be back at around 4 PM ET today to answer questions. Please feel free to ask away in the meantime :)
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turnstile2243 Mar 25, 2026 +93
Question for Steve Zahn, what was it like working on Saving Silverman?? It's one of my all time favorite comedies and I've been a fan of yours ever since
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +55
Saving Silverman was special, man. It was so much fun. We were talking about that movie earlier actually, about how it's found a second life. I have more people come up to me and say that movie is important to them than any of my other movies. And yet, it historically didn't do well. It was panned, you know. In the moment, you're really disappointed because it didn't have the opening weekend that you thought it would have. It was in fourth place and our reviews were like "nope!", which they almost always are for a comedy. And yet it's lasted the tests of time. Jack Black and I just had so much fun, we laughed at each other constantly. We were able to do Anaconda together last year and that was like a cool reunion, along with Paul and Thandiwe. He's the same dude he was 25 years ago for Saving Silverman! I even wore the same mustache for both films haha. I got in trouble for that actually for Silverman. I insisted that my character Wayne had a state trooper-style mustache. The studio said no of course, and I told them it was mustache or I'm out. So naturally Jack told me I had to bring back the 'stache for Anaconda. \-Steve
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JustinTormund_10 Mar 25, 2026 +14
I love this. The stache is totally necessary. Thanks for being you.
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StevenSanders90210 Mar 25, 2026 +37
Comeonayeah-ha!
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michagol23 Mar 25, 2026 +12
We ate her!
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Willowy Mar 25, 2026 +7
"Stealer! Of our friend!"
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EyeAmBack Mar 25, 2026 +11
And Strange Wilderness.
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Nastynugget Mar 25, 2026 +2
That one’s underrated imo.
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Reptar4President Mar 25, 2026 +53
Rick, any particularly memorable experiences meeting the vets of Easy Company while filming Band of Brothers? Any lessons they taught you that you could pass on?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +32
I was a young man back then. They taught me a lot. I didn't quite know how much wisdom was being handed to me in the moment. I wish I would've been stiller. I wish I'd been quieter around the,. I have so many stories, some of which I can't type out because they wouldn't want me to haha. The common wisdom of friendship that they had between each other was beautiful. What it means to be a friend, what it means to sacrifice for an idea, what it means to do that when you're too young to really know what it means. Lots of stuff was super impactful for me. It's a shame they're not here anymore. There's no more of those guys around. The world's a lesser place without them. \-Rick
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MattSR30 Mar 25, 2026 +2
> what it means to sacrifice to an idea I often wonder if ‘they sacrificed so much for us/an idea’ was more truthfully ‘they sacrifices so much for their brother-in-arms.’ Fighting for millions of people and giving your life for them is hard (at least for me) to imagine. Fighting and dying for the comrade beside me is easier to understand and identify with. I wonder if, really, ‘the idea’ is just a collection of millions of those individual stories.
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ChalupaBatmanMc01 Mar 25, 2026 +30
Hi Rick, I wanted to express my appreciation for your work on Band of Brothers and Justified. Do you have to go through army boot camp for Band of Brothers?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +29
Yes! We did boot camp for almost two weeks to prep for Band of Brothers. It was like 12 days. That's obviously not that long, but you get put through a bunch of stuff in those 12 days. You try to learn as much as you can learn in that time. It was all unbelievably helpful for the show. I think if we didn't do boot camp, Band of Brothers wouldn't have been what it was. I learned how to shoot an M1 rifle, I learned how to pack my chute. I learned how to dress myself the way I was supposed to be dressed and not look like an idiot. All of that matters. All the  detail paid attention to was super important to the people making that show. \-Rick
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ChalupaBatmanMc01 Mar 25, 2026 +4
Holy moly, didn't think you ever see my comment. Very insightful, thank you!
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tomservo88 Mar 25, 2026 +13
Steve: it’s not a Reddit AMA with you if I don’t ask about *Diary of a Wimpy Kid* - the movie’s taken on a life of its own with people my age and I personally feel it’s a real highlight of literary adaptations, very faithful to the book. What’s your take on it and your performance looking back? Thanks, and incidentally, I loved *Valley of the Boom*!
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +31
Man, that's cool. I did Diary of a Wimpy Kid because my son Henry, was 9, and Audrey was probably 7, and when they'd go to bed, I'd read to them a lot of the time and Diary of a Wimpy Kid was one they loved. So then my agent called me and said "hey, there's this Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie in the works, I don't know if you know the books but..." and I said "ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Of course I know those books". It was a no-brainer to say yes. I thought it could be huge if they do it right. They told me it was a three-picture deal, and I knew that I'd be a god at school pickup if I did it. Every other movie I did, no one really gave a shit, including my kids. But this would be big. I love doing stuff like that because you recognize me for that early on in your life, and then as you get older, you discover me in other things. So you kind of have a rebirth when you do a movie directed to kids. You're reborn again as an actor, which is cool. \-Steve
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WarAny6713 Mar 25, 2026 +42
Not a question but I want to say that Steve, you are literally the best thing about every single movie you've ever been in. Famously in my family if we know you're in something we watch it. That's crazy. What a career! Thanks for all the great work! To Rick - you're my favorite actor in Band of Brothers (which is saying something!) and I've kept up with your work since and you're awesome! Sorry I don't have a question!
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +11
Thank you! \-Steve & Rick
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Azreal_Fullbringer Mar 25, 2026 +11
Question for Rick: Would you ever consider returning to do more gaming VA's again? Your role as Zack was fantastic. The gaming world needs more VA's that actually put in effort like yourself.
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +17
Oh my gosh, that's great. The whole Zach Fair thing is a crazy thing that happened out of nowhere. Looking back on that, I had no idea that it would mean a lot to people. It was a PSP game that I overdubbed from the Japanese version into English, and for some reason, a TON of kids loved that video game haha, and Zach Fair became a thing. It's become really important for a lot of people and I love that. I can't say anything too specific, but I'll say that maybeeeeeee something is happening with future video game voice acting roles. \-Rick
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Azreal_Fullbringer Mar 25, 2026 +4
I was one of those Kids, I played Final Fantasy Crisis Core on PSP originally it was great. A fully voiced FF in the palm of my hands.
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ClimateAncient6647 Mar 25, 2026 +74
Are The Oneders making a comeback anytime soon?
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Accurate-Standard998 Mar 25, 2026 +20
A guy in a really nice camper wants us to attend his AMA on Reddit. Give me a pen. I’m signing. You’re signing. Everyone’s signing!
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +22
I don't know! I DO know that they're doing a 30-year reunion (oof, 30 years already) at an AMC in LA soon. \-Steve
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AwesomeExo Mar 25, 2026 +17
“Steubenville!?!?l is still one of the best line deliveries I’ve ever heard.
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no_rolling_shutter Mar 25, 2026 +27
As in “I *wonder* what happened to the Oneders?”
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theangryburrito Mar 25, 2026 +8
One of the best lines in movie history. Glad to find it posted here.
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monty_kurns Mar 25, 2026 +9
Honestly, since it was made in 1996 and set in the 60s, the cast is perfectly aged up to do a VH1 Behind the Music style short set in the 90s.
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joemeat Mar 25, 2026 +2
If they did come back they would certainly pull in some serious presidential flashcards
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dgos12 Mar 25, 2026 +17
Gomez: When will the Endless Mike movie go into production??
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +7
That's a good question! Never :( Will McRobb & Chris Viscardi, who created that show along with Katherine Dieckmann have threatened to bring it back for some incarnation of it. You'd have Toby Huss as the World's Strongest Man, myself as Endless Mike, and Steve Buscemi and a bunch of other guys who are amazing. Anybody who likes Pete & Pete are always my favorite people. It's got 4 great sensibilities: beautiful, strange, funny, sad. That's what Chris & Will said from the very beginning, those are the ingredients needed for that show and anything else. When you're making a film or series, if you can have all 4 of those ingredients, perfect. You can live with 3. You can't do it without just 2. I still use that mindset today. It creates some absurdity and humor and kindness and surprise in everything you do. Those guys are brilliant, that show was brilliant. A lot of my work today, like She Dances, would not be the same without that show. \-Rick
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hawaiianbry Mar 25, 2026 +4
I feel like we've been waiting endlessly for that one! Would love to see Endless Mike aged up but still stuck in highschool, kind of like strangers with candy
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big-boss-bass Mar 25, 2026 +9
The father-daughter relationship is the emotional core of “She Dances”. As a dad, I’m curious what was the original spark for deciding to tell a story centered on that dynamic, and how did directing a real father and daughter shape how it came to life on screen? Appreciate everything the Zahn family has done and continues to do for the arts here in Kentucky.
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +11
From the directing side: if Audrey was in this movie with another really great actor other than Steve, it would still be a really good movie and Audrey would be amazing in it. If Steve was in this movie with another really great actress that played his daughter, it would still be a really great movie and it would be an amazing thing to watch. Because they're both great actors at the end of the day. It's always a beautiful thing to have a deeply personal connection, but the first thing you need is great actors no matter what. Obviously, there's this deep connection and familial tie between the both of them, but it really is just two beautiful craftsmen doing their work together and being with each other and listening to each other. And then secondarily, I think it matters to the audience in a way because they know there's a truth to it that no one's faking. There's some resonating truth underneath the great performances. \-Rick
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +11
That's very cool, thank you. This whole world, the dance competition world, has been a part of our lives since Audrey was a little kid. When I took her to the finals during her last competition, it was really beautiful and funny and sad, and I was so proud. I kept calling Rick and sending him pictures, and Rick said "this is a story, there's something here we have to make", and so we started writing the movie. Doing this movie with Audrey, and really the whole family (they're all in the movie, same with Rick's family), is just so homegrown and very deeply personal. If my career ended today, I'd be very happy. \-Steve
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Ok_Reach_8400 Mar 25, 2026 +23
Rick Gomez! What was your favorite memory/experience while filming band of brothers?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +18
My favorite part of that show has been staying connected to everyone through the years. All of the actors. We all have a group text and we try to see each other whenever we can. We're all dear friends, we're all there whenever someone in the group has a child, gets married, etc. Also the 12-day boot camp! \-Rick
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JackassWhisperer Mar 25, 2026 +9
Question for Audrey: Should Steve grow out and keep his Solo beard year-round?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +16
Noooooooooooooooo!!! And my mom hated it. He had it for such a long time too, because he had it during the strike. \-Audrey
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +11
Haha we've been to a lot of festivals, we've gotten a lot of questions, this might be the best one. I think this is a unanimous "no" from everyone. \-Rick
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benvclios Mar 25, 2026 +8
For Rick, did you have fun filming Justified? After seeing you in Silo and Band of Brothers, it’s quite the turn. Thanks for all you do!
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +8
That's all Graham Yost! He was one of the writers on Band of Brothers, and then he created Justified, and then Silo. So all 3 of those happened because Graham hires me and allows me to do whatever the heck I want to do, and I have a blast doing it, and that's pretty great. I have to give him all of the credit for that. That's Graham's brain. \-Rick
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benvclios Mar 25, 2026 +2
I’m very grateful that it’s been such a great partnership! Excited to see what the future brings. Thank you for answering!
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Old-Tune9404 Mar 25, 2026 +11
Hi Steve, I loved you in Joy Ride and The Perfect Getaway and Joy Ride is one of my favorite scary movies, what do you enjoy most about about working in the horror genre? Also, Audrey, Rick, and Steve, what are your favorite scary movies? Hey Steve! Both of my daughter's are born in Marshall, MN as well :) P.S. Reality Bites rocks!
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +5
Thank you! I think would have to go with The Shining. I'm not sure I would classify Joy Ride and A Perfect Getaway as horror though, maybe more thriller. \-Steve
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +4
I watched The Shining when I was a kid and didn't find it scary, but rewatched it recently and now that I understand the movie, I was like "this is horrifying. no. no. no. no. no.". When I was a kid, I was more saying "what's even going on???" \-Audrey
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Old-Tune9404 Mar 26, 2026 +3
Thank you Audrey! Same, I watched it as a kid and the scary visions confused me and also horrified me at the same time. Later on watching it more than ever, NoNoNO..
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Old-Tune9404 Mar 26, 2026 +1
Thank you Steve! Thrillers really get to me and I agree with you. I love your comedy in Joy Ride, it makes the movie! The Shining really scared me because of the weather as well and being isolated, no thank you :)
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +4
There's this movie called Martyrs. The original French one, the one where she looks into the camera at the end, and you know that she knows the truth about something that the cult is putting in her. That movie is torturous and it's horrible stuff so I don't recommend it to everybody, but man oh man is it absolutely frightening. It petrified me. Even as a grown ass man with children of my own. That's a film that screwed my brain up. \-Rick
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Old-Tune9404 Mar 26, 2026 +1
Thank you Rick! I have not seen this one and thank you for sharing as now I may skip it :) Cults and Psychological torture are horrifying and that vulnerability we have to manipulation scares the hell out of me.
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +3
One that I saw recently is When Evil Lurks. It' the scariest horror I've seen in a really long time. It's insane. \-Audrey
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BunyipPouch Mar 25, 2026 +6
Audrey: Congrats on She Dances and Imperfect Women releasing on the same week! Would you say you prefer acting or dancing?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +8
I feel like I've transitioned more to acting recently. I used to do more musical theater and theater-type jobs to prolong my dance career as much as possible, but doing Imperfect Women and She Dances has kind of made me realize that film is what I really love and I've kind of taken a pivot and hopefully that path works out for me and all that! \-Audrey
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maino82 Mar 25, 2026 +5
Steve: I don't know why, but the scene in Sahara where you scramble up a sand dune has always stuck with me. So many movies with special forces types will have them crawling slowly on the ground, but for some reason it felt more realistic to me to quickly, but as low as possible scramble up the hill to do your recon. Have I been overthinking this for the past 20 years, or is this something that you as an actor put some thought into when you did that scene?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +6
I certainly wasn't an ex-Navy seal in that movie haha. That character, Al, was definitely somebody who was on the periphery. Man, that movie was so fun to shoot. I can't think of specifically what you're talking about, but yeah, I think I tend to naturally and instinctually go against the grain in real life, and then I do the same with my characters in movies so that makes sense. Like in National Security, they wanted my hair to be cut like it is now. So I did the opposite, I went into a barber I got a flat top and shaved my forehead back, and then I showed up on set and they were like "what are you doing?!". I probably should've have been fired. I wanted to mimic what the cop that was training me for the role looked like. I was just young and dumb. So I've always been kind of like that, doing what Al did in Sahara. \-Steve
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GraboidXenomorph Mar 25, 2026 +17
Steve, do you ever have the urge to do a Panama again?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +6
Oh man Panama was a great maneuver. Such a great sequence in the movie. \-Steve
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beckerrrrrrrr Mar 25, 2026 +9
Rick: how much interaction do you have with the Luz family descendants today?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +8
I talk to George Jr. every once in a while. It's been busy, we've both been busy, but we ping each other and stay connected. \-Rick
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-cheeks- Mar 25, 2026 +7
Steve, I've been a huge fan since National Security and I've used variations of, "Man is Sandecker gonna be pissed when you tell him you lost his satellite phone..." for twenty years. My question is, what was the movie you saw growing up that made you realize you wanted to be an actor?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +6
For me, it would be Sally Field's Places in the Heart. I love Sally in that movie. There's something so special about her, watching her. Dad showed me that and I remember thinking "oh god, I need to be just like her". We should really watch it again soon. Sally is so special in everything she does. Dad used to sit me down in this little room in our house that we'd call the Movie Room, and we'd just watch all of the classics. Dad would say "you NEED to know about this movie", and then tell us absolutely nothing about what we were going to watch. Just the title, we couldn't ask any questions. We'd sit down and start watching and then he'd pause it constantly to tell us what was going on lol. We had to beg him to stop pausing the movies all of the time. I genuinely feel a lot of the choices I make now are because of those movies I watched growing up. \-Audrey
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +3
For me this is a bit more complicated. I've been around movies forever. My dad projected movies. I've watched full libraries of John Ford, Hitchcock, Woody Allen. I was expected to everything. But for some reason, when I was 14 or 15, I watched a movie called Regarding Henry, which was written by JJ Abrams. I don't know if its any good because I never watched it a 2nd time, but I remember feeling as though there was a magic trick inside that film that I HAD to repeat. I saw it with my dad in a theater, and it called to me. I think JJ was only 22 when he wrote that screenplay, maybe the first one he ever wrote. I never thought I'd be an actor, I thought maybe I would write a script or make a movie. And Regarding Henry was the movie that made me feel there was a magic trick that I didn't understand but wanted to learn. That started me down the road of filmmaking. Somewhere down that road someone asked me, "have you ever thought about acting", and so I ended up doing a play in my senior year of high school and then it just snowballed because I was actually given money to do it. Not a lot, but like a radio commercial here, then a TV commercial there. \-Rick
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +4
A really important movie for me early on was The Deer Hunter. This was before I even know that I wanted to act. I knew it was a really powerful movie even then. John Savage, De Niro, Chris Walken, Cazale, Meryl Streep. It holds up. I watched it over and over and over again. \-Steve
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Frajer Mar 25, 2026 +4
Steve- what was your favorite movie to work on? Audrey- what's your favorite thing of your dads?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +8
Dude, my dad steals from set all the time! I don't think I've gotten one thing from him. I'll get like a swag bag once in a while maybe. The set I remember the most though is Treme, because Dad was there for I think 4 years. I would go to that set a bunch. I remember hanging out in the makeup & hair trailer, because I loved those girls and we would have fun while my dad was shooting. \-Audrey
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +11
Come on! You've had goodies and stuff. Do you want my overalls from Silo maybe? I remember on Sahara, Penelopez Cruz did a treasure hunt for you with the prop gold coins. You guys would dig and find all of these coins, and you kept a bunch. That was fun! \-Steve
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weinermcgee Mar 25, 2026 +3
Steve! Do you remember anything about a movie called "Freak Talks About Sex?" My roommates and I used to catch it overnights on HBO or Showtime and it was really good but no one has ever heard of it! Would love to know more about it and your experience making it.
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +7
Wow. That's a great question. I LOVE that you brought that up. I love that movie. Me and my friend Josh Hamilton made it with a bunch of really cool folks up in Upstate New York, and I think we made it for only $750,000. It was a small budget. That wasn't even the original title. It was one of those things where the execs thought more people would watch it with a different title, "Blowing Smoke". So it's either Freak Talks About Sex, which is a GREAT title, or it's Blowing Smoke, which SUCKED. Happy they went with the former. It's really good, and the soundtrack for that movie is amazing. \-Steve
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clarencethefifth Mar 25, 2026 +3
What a treasure – I still quote this, even if no one has a clue what I'm talking about. What a performance. Had it on DVD and wore the thing out. "Finger in the butt?" Can this movie find a streaming platform please? Also, Steve, I'm a lifelong super fan and your performance in Out of Sight – and the greatness of that movie, period – turned me into a cinephile and a part-time screenwriter. I watch anything and everything I can as your career continues, and I'll be watching She Dances the first chance I get. Thanks for everything – SubUrbia, Safe Men, Saving Silverman, Rescue Dawn, Cowboys, 8-Bit Christmas, Chad Powers, all of it.
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BunyipPouch Mar 25, 2026 +3
For Audrey and Steve - I absolutely loved your emotional scene in the conference room watching the videos of Jack. I cried a lot. How many takes did you have to shoot? And can you tell me what the song is that plays at the end of that scene, it's so perfect and has been stuck in my end. Rick, did you ever have another song in mind for that moment?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +3
That's a Thom Yorke song, it's called Knife's Edge. It's actually a piece of score from another film. When I was cutting the movie, I went for a bike ride to clear my head with Coby Toland, who's our producing partner and our editor on the film, and that song was actually released while we were shooting the film. I sent it to Steve, just to listen not to seriously discuss putting in the film, because how would we be able to afford a Thom Yorke song for the movie?! That'd be ridiculous! So anyway it as released within a day or two before we shot that scene. It crushed me the first time I heard it. I had to pull off to the side of the road, listened to it 2 or 3 more times back to back, and thought "this has to be what ends that scene". So the next day, Coby shows up and we placed the song in the scene, and as soon as the first keynote hits, it just changed everything. it destroyed me. The cut wasn't even finished yet of the full scene. Steve looks at me and says "how much is this going to COST? Is it as much as like, $100,000? I can't live without this song being in the movie.". So we went to Rebecca, our music supervisor, and she fought for it. And it eventually got to Thom and he saw the scene, and that's how we got approval for it. It didn't cost as much as we thought we'd have to pay for it. We're an independent film and he was cool about it, and now it's in the movie. \-Rick
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +2
That was a really important movie in the movie for all of us. Audrey and I really didn't prep much, because we felt we "had" it. We did one "run" of it before we started filming but then we just went ahead and did. Rick even told us, "I don't think we should even think about this scene until the day-of". Rick, being an actor himself and understanding the world of acting, plus being a great directed, he made sure that the environment was set right for that scene, which was very emotional. \-Steve
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Kmlamonic1 Mar 25, 2026 +4
Hey everyone! Thanks for doing this. Question for Rick - when working on the script, did you always want a real life father and daughter to star in the film, or was this decided upon meeting Steve & Audrey?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +4
I actually worked with Steve on the script to start with, based on a dance event that Steve did with Audrey in real life, so all of those pieces kind of came together from that. It was a national dance finals competition, so it all felt like it was just meant to be. I then worked with Audrey on a short film that Steve and I produced in 2019. Audrey was just a kid and she was really, really great in it. Then we started talking about this character from SHE DANCES, and how it was just like her, it was just a no brainer. \-Rick
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ThomasHiFives Mar 25, 2026 +4
Taking on some of these roles, comedic or dramatic, can be mentally taxing. What do you guys do to relax or reset?
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +5
I find myself walking in circles, to be really honest. And I think it's a good way to burn some calories, and to just get the mind to stop talking and be in your body for a second. I just kind of walk around in spaces and Jenny or Steve or David (our DP) would go like,  "you good"? \-Rick
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +4
Me personally, even if it's a really heavy scene, you just kind of want to find a little quiet spot on set, while you're shooting it. But then a lot of times, I find myself gravitating towards humor as a way to reset, because I know the scene is going to happen in the way that it's written and the way that I feel it regardless. And so I like to counter that sometimes with humor, joking around, you know, that kind of thing.  You know what's good too, just playing video games. Like if you're shooting nights, you go back to your trailer and just play a little. Maybe a little NHL hockey to keep your brain going, but also not waste too much energy. \-Steve
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +3
On She Dances, we just kind of messed around in between the tough scenes and it made it really fun and relaxing and comfortable. I think that's how it's easiest to produce the best work. We had to go really fast and not do many takes though, because it was only a 20-day shoot. But keeping it light in between takes made it so it didn't feel pressuing at all. Other than filming the dances in the first days, the rest was smooth sailing. \-Audrey
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BunyipPouch Mar 25, 2026 +4
For Audrey - For your 3 on-stage performances, how much did you actually have to film for that? Did you get tired of Rick asking you to re-do all of the moves a bunch of times? Great work by the way!
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +2
Dude, oh my goodness. We did all of the dance scenes during the first 3days of the shoot. We were getting ready at 6 AM and then dancing until like 7 PM in a dark theater and my feet were bleeding. My body was knotting up. It was so exhausting and I was getting a bit annoyed ahah. But I will say I'm happy that I got to do the dance scenes first because I was really nervous to start, it's my first feature film, but it was nice to do something that I was used to like dancing. I knew I could do that so everything seemed a little easier after that was over it, so I'm grateful for that. So I am grateful for that \-Audrey
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +2
Audrey was a machine, while embracing and holding this really difficult emotion. She's acting through all of those dances. And Mackenzie too. There's so much emotion in every single thing they do. \-Rick
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jl8287 Mar 25, 2026 +3
Steve — I really enjoy Chad Powers, particularly the Coach Hudson/Ricky relationship. Has your relationship with Audrey influenced how you portray that dynamic? Can you tease anything about season 2? I can’t wait!
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SteveAudreyRickAMA Mar 25, 2026 +2
That's interesting. I think so, yes. Perry and I are so tight, I love her to death. She's such an amazing actor and such an amazing human being. Her and Audrey are both very similir on so many levels. That kind of relationship in film & TV can be really difficult sometimes to make it "real", but with Perry it was so simple. Off set, she calls me dad, and her dad's awesome, he's a great dude, but she calls me dad because of the show, and I love that. She's just brilliant in the show, amazing. We just finished filming season 2 and it's really good. \-Steve
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marilynmonrowboat Mar 25, 2026 +28
Hi Steve! I’ve loved your work since I was a kid watching Daddy Day Care. Seeing Sahara in the theater with your comedic relief was a formative experience for me and I’m always down to check a project out with you in it. You truly have so many great roles. My question for you is, what was it like filming with the McBride crew on Righteous Gemstones? That’s my favorite season of that show and no small part in due to your character. You brought a lot of pathos to something that could have come across as one-note. Thank you and can’t wait to check out the new one!
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Coolman_Rosso Mar 25, 2026 +15
Question for Rick: What was shooting the Clerks TV pilot like? I know you played the ice cream shop employee who was made to give Dante and Randall another friend, but ultimately he was just a clone of Randall. Fun little piece of View Askew history now that it has been online a while Also my brother is a big fan of Justified and pointed you out as "the original Zack Fair", now our mom thinks that's your actual name. Sorry!
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BCjeff21 Mar 25, 2026 +10
Hey Rick! Huge fan of yours going all the way back to Pete and Pete! What was working on that show like? It was so delightfully weird, and made such a lasting impression on my childhood. EDIT: Idk how I left this out, but my grandfather was in the 506th in WWII (HQ Company), and watching Band of Brothers with him when it aired is one of my most cherished memories. Thank you so much for everything.
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hawaiianbry Mar 25, 2026 +6
Thank you for mentioning Pete and Pete! When I read the "You may know Rick from..." list, I thought there was one crucial one missing!!
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ShadowXJ Mar 25, 2026 +14
Hey Steve, do you have the song “That thing you do” stuck in your head? Joking aside I just wanted to express my great appreciation for that early film of yours, and thought you had a standout performance.
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salsalunchbox Mar 25, 2026 +7
Steve, you obviously have a huge talent for comedic roles (That Thing You Do is a household staple), but I was impressed by your portrayal of an addict in Riding In Cars With Boys. How difficult is it to switch between loveable and funny to emotionally damaged and hitting rock bottom? Are dramatic roles something you wish you did more of? How different is the preparation from comedy to tragedy? Thanks!
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quaranTV Mar 25, 2026 +2
Want to add on to this question. You are currently in Silo (very dramatic/serious) and Chad Powers (very comedic/broad). Can you talk about the difference in your approach to these roles?
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Chiefirish212 Mar 25, 2026 +7
How are the nerves for you guys, first feature length movie direction for Rick, first writing credit on a movie for Steve, feature film starring debut for Audrey? Big fan, love the Wynn Everett Chad powers connection with Steve ( any sneaky update on season 2 Steve? ), and huge fan of justified, you were great in it Rick, looking forward to the movie, hope it makes it over to ireland!
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Inevitable_Phase_276 Mar 25, 2026 +8
For Steve- I’ve been watching you for decades and love seeing you (and Ethan Hawke) getting some long due recognition lately! I hope this lands up bringing Reality Bites to a new audience as well-as long as nobody tries to remake it. Have you been friends or stayed in touch since then with anyone other than Ethan Hawke from Reality Bites?
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roybatty2 Mar 25, 2026 +17
Question for Steve: What’s: a) your favorite bar in New Orleans and; b) the best Po Boy in New Orleans?
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Harold-The-Barrel Mar 25, 2026 +31
Question for Rick: how do I clean the dust off my jump wings?
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BCjeff21 Mar 25, 2026 +20
How do you expect to slay the Hun, with dust on your jump wings?
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AveratV6 Mar 25, 2026 +5
Does a wild bear c*** in the woods, son?
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kbean826 Mar 25, 2026 +9
Not a question for Steve, but dude you’re having a wildly awesome last few years and every time you pop up in a project you crush. Keep up the great work!
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dieforwheels Mar 25, 2026 +9
Question for Zahn, How did you research for your role as Monty the Alley Cat in Stuart Little?
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el_volko Mar 25, 2026 +4
Question for Rick Gomez: I love Band of Brothers and probably you hear this question(s) very often: How great was it to film this epic mini series and did you know while filming, how great this series gonna become and how it will effect thousands of people long after the orginial release?
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tangcameo Mar 25, 2026 +5
What was your favourite BTS memory of Treme? It’s become my favourite tv series of all time and have made several visits down to the city since Treme aired. Met your counterpart Davis Rogan in 2020 just before the world shut down. Denies the chicken sacrifice ever happened. lol
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HTMLRulezd00d1 Mar 25, 2026 +5
Hey Steve! You were a major part of my upbringing with Saving Silverman, Joy Ride, and many others. Also loved you in Righteous Gemstones! I feel like Joy Ride is severely underrated in the thriller genre and your comedic timing is awesome. Funniest part is your delivery in the car yelling “we have a gun!” Lol. Do you have any fun stories or also wish that it was brought up more in the pantheon of thriller/horrors?
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Blainesview Mar 25, 2026 +4
Question for Steve Zahn. What do you think about Joy Ride (2001) and how did you enjoy working with Paul Walker and LeeLee Sobieski? It's one of my fav films and you were a standout as Fuller in the movie.
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hardyflashier Mar 25, 2026 +4
Question for Steve - were you contracted for more Dirk Pitt adventures after 'Sahara'? Always loved that film, would have loved to have seen more - were you surprised by the reaction to it?
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Chemical-Jello8263 Mar 25, 2026 +3
Steve, you’ve always been a favorite of mine. Saving Silverman is a classic among many for you. I noticed that you haven’t aged in like 20 years. Do you do anything special to “stay young”? I also think you are severely underrated. Have you ever felt that you deserved more publicity or anything like that? Glad you continue to be involved with new movies!
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Pkittens Mar 25, 2026 +3
If presented with a sandwich where there's a heel on one end and a clean cut at the other end. Where do you bite first? Heel end, cut end, middle section, other? Image for reference: [https://imgur.com/a/411g2JR](https://imgur.com/a/411g2JR) Also, do you continue down from where you began, or alternate in a fixed pattern?
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breddy Mar 25, 2026 +2
Wait - people eat from the heel end? I use that to pinch the back side and ensure sandwich integrity throughout my journey...
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ParameciaAntic Mar 25, 2026 +2
> people eat from the heel end? Only the criminally insane.
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NielsD91 Mar 25, 2026 +3
Rick, did you ever visited Oklahoma on broadway after you were done with filming band of brothers? 😜
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The4leafclover1966 Mar 25, 2026 +2
No question, but just wanted to say my 36 year old son and myself still quote you from ‘That Thing You Do’: *“You gotta be quick with me. I’m from Eerie, P.A.”*. And my late daughter used to quote your line from ‘You’ve Got Mail’ all the time; *“This place is a tomb. I’m going to The Nut House where it’s fun.”* We’ve always loved your work — from your guest stint on ‘Friends’ to ‘The White Lotus’ and everything in between (‘Riding In Cars With Boys’ is so underrated!). Thank you for your incredible body of work — always look forward to what’s next! Wishing you, Audrey and your family all the best!
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JeanRalfio Mar 25, 2026 +4
Steve! Will we ever get Strange Wilderness 2? I need to see the search for the Loch Ness Monster.
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knowmeansknow Mar 25, 2026 +3
For Steve: What was it like working with Stugill Simpson? Were there any other singalongs like “All the Gold in California” that didn’t make it into the Gemstones series?
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Ship_Negative Mar 25, 2026 +3
Hi Steve! Huge fan. My favorite movie of yours is *Riding in Cars With Boys*, was that a challenging role for you? How did you prepare for it?
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Acceptable_Boot_2 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Hey Steve! I never comment on these, but I saw you pop up on my feed and just had to say hi. I’ve loved your work since Sahara - still one of my favorite movies! Peak 2000s action. On that note, any crazy/fun experiences you’d like to share from filming that one? (And/or Modern Family, which is what I fall asleep to, and your character always makes me laugh when I get to that point in the show, haha.) Thanks man!
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jackin_mike_d Mar 25, 2026 +2
Less of a question, just wanna say Steve I love your work. I first saw you in Saving Silverman and thought you were hilarious in it. I’ve enjoyed your work since and get excited when I see your name attached to a movie. I thought you were hilarious in Anaconda but also enjoy the range like in Silo. You’re awesome and seem a genuinely good person.
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Moist-Ambition Mar 25, 2026 +2
For Rick: Square Enix recasting Zack for the remake video games is something I'm still trying to get over (absolutely no disrespect to the actor they did cast!) My question is, would you be open to it if Square Enix asked you to do more voice work in a future Final Fantasy title, whether it's as Zack or another character?
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azsnaz Mar 25, 2026 +3
Hey Steve, I've always like you since seeing Daddy Day Care as a kid. Was that your d*** in White Lotus?
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SpaceForceAwakens Mar 25, 2026 +2
Steve: please tell us anything memorable about filming of Out Of Sight. That cast is stacked and Soderbergh is so much fun I figure there must be some great stuff. Rick: do the actors from Band of Brothers keep in touch? Do you guys meet up ever? For us fans that kind of thing would be a fun treat.
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McBottom90 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Just want to say I live in Lexington and greatly appreciate how active you are in our community. It's people like you that give me hope for my daughter's future, and I would love to buy you a beer one day. Rick's probably cool too. He can come.
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GarretBarrett Mar 25, 2026 +2
One of the only actors on the planet that guarantees I’m watching a movie if they are cast. Loved everything ever since Saving Silverman. My question? How are you so awesome? I guess that’s my question. Thanks for all the great flicks!
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Tom1525 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Steve, my wife and I have big love for you, only because of Daddy Day Care! haha! Every scene you're hilarious in, and the connection you seem to have with all the kids seems so genuine. Do you have any special memories from working on it?
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beafos Mar 25, 2026 +2
Question for Steve Zahn, how much improvisation went down in “That Thing You Do”? There was a very naturalistic back and forth between some of the characters and I was wondering if that was all in Hank’s’ script or not.
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Loose_Main_6179 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Question for Steve, when you filmed white lotus did you know that you were making one of the most iconic shows of the 2020s or was it just some miniseries that you didn’t know would go on to become a successful show.
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EntertainmentQuick47 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Steve, you were great in your appearances on Modern Family! Is there a particular reason why your character was pretty abruptly taken off the show? They never seemed to acknowledge it.
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fknslayer913 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Steve, the REAL ones know Employee Of the Month. You were hilarious in it. It's honestly my favorite role of yours. What's your favorite behind the scenes story from the movie?
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Good_Set_8730 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Steve&Audrey 1)What is it like working on a film with a family member? Does it affect your work/relationship? Rick&Steve 2)What is your fav scene from Silo?
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ToneInternational449 Mar 25, 2026 +2
For Steve: My 9 year old daughter, Sega, wants to know if you have read any of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. She said you were very good as Frank.
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clydefrog811 Mar 25, 2026 +2
The Anaconda remake was really funny. No question but keep up the good work. If I see you in the cast I know it’s gonna be good!
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StanleyQPrick Mar 25, 2026 +5
Hey Steve! Who has the best cheesesteak in Lexington?
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peazley Mar 25, 2026 +2
Hey Steve, have you ever thought about making a Suburbia 2? Curious what Buff is up to these days. Put back the leprechaun!
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Key-Tip-7521 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Question for Rick, how much research did you do when it came to playing the character of George Luz in Band of Brothers?
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hawaiianbry Mar 25, 2026 +1
Follow up for Rick: your cast was probably the last that got to spend any meaningful time learning from the Greatest Generation through your work on the series. What was the most impactful part of learning from these men? Any particularly important bits of wisdom they imparted?
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bakeranders Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve, Treme is one of my favorite shows of all time. It truly changed the way I understand music and the history of the city of New Orleans. Your role as Davis McAlary was brilliant and brought a wonderful light heartedness to the very serious and tragic story of post Katrina New Orleans. If David Simon was to film a follow up movie to show what has happened to the city of New Orleans since the timeline of the show ended, what do you think think the story would focus on and what to you think David has been up too in the following years POT FOR POTHOLES! MCALARY FOR MAYOR!! Thanks for all the laughs and for your contributions to the craft of acting over the years! I look forward to many more projects and can’t wait to see the new film.
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Pro_Gamer_Queen21 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Hey Steve! The 2000s kid in me has to know, how did you come up with your portrayal of Frank Heffley in *Diary of a Wimpy Kid*? The Frank you play felt different to me as a kid than the Frank I had imagined in my own head when I read the books, so it was interesting to watch when it came out for me. Furthermore, did you ever use or think back to your time playing Frank for your role as Mark Mossbacher in *The White Lotus*? I personally see some of Frank in Mark, so it caused me to wonder if there was any talks behind the scenes with you and folks like Mike White about incorporating parts of the DOAWK character into the show. Funny stuff man, hopefully one day as I try to get my television career off the ground here, I can work with you!
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Strykrol Mar 25, 2026 +1
I built a pilot script entirely around, and for the inclusion of, a single scene that perfectly encapsulates the ridiculousness of the characters. As I fleshed out arcs for this 30-minute episodic dark comedy, I’m beginning to question that the original scene introduces a flimsy premise that might not stand up to the whole story. The scene stands alone in merit - it’s funny. I love it. Can you help me with the mental approach I should take here with reconciling my story with my attachment to this scene? Is this a “Kill your darlings” situation, or should I lean into the original premise and trust my original instinct?
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KingLiberal Mar 25, 2026 +2
Rick, would you say you became a hero? Zack Fair, best FF character. Just saying.
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Kolipe Mar 25, 2026 +2
What was working with Werner Herzog like? Any fun stories from the set of Rescue Dawn?
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FredererPower Mar 25, 2026 +2
For Steve: Did you end up finding out who put General Grant on the thermostat?
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SanguinePink Mar 25, 2026 +3
Favorite horror movies ?
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joevirgo Mar 25, 2026 +1
Question for Steve: As a big fan of yours who still pulls out Happy Texas to see you dance are you going to give us, did you give Audrey any tips for her moves? Question for Audrey: Just from watching the trailer, you remind me of Evan Rachel Wood's intensity and nuance with facial expressions. Who were Dancers and Actors that influenced your competitive dance and acting? Question for Rick: What part of your acting career do you feel has been most influential in how you write and direct? Can't wait to catch this in Hamburg this weekend!
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ajfilmnfx Mar 25, 2026 +1
For Steve Zahn, no real question, but I just wanted to thank you for bringing Sahara to life! You brought so much charisma, wit, and humor to the character of Al Giordino. It's a standout performance in a genuinely fantastic film. To get a bit personal, my Dad introduced me to Sahara when I was ten, and all these years later we still make sure to watch it together at least once a year. It remains a cherished family tradition and for your part in it, I am truly grateful. P.S. "I think we need to pull a Panama..."
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AngstyPup Mar 25, 2026 +1
For Steve: you are an absolute master at injecting humor into really heavy scenes that add just the right amount of levity while maintaining whatever tension is needed in the scene. Were there any scenes you filmed that didn’t necessarily call for this, but your approach to it gave the director that extra bit of magic that elevated it? Side note: you seem like one of the kindest people humans, and this world needs kindness now more than ever before. Thanks for being a role model for positivity!
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tearsandpain84 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Would you consider donating to a fund to buy Suge Knight new teeth ?
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simplejaaaames Mar 25, 2026 +1
Hey Steve. Just wanted to say that my family and I appreciate your films. My daughter is 9. We have watched Wimpy Kid and 8 bit Christmas so much that they are quotable movies in our household now. Thank you for helping create memories that I'll never forget with my daughter! Oh, whenever we see someone on the freeway driving erratically we will say look, Wisconsin plates. He's driving a car like he's milking a cow. Have a good day guys.
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Apprehensive_Bird357 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Steve, will you get a meal with me in the Big E, sometime?
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phideltjason Mar 25, 2026 +1
Hello Steve! Big fan since Reality Bites, and looking forward to seeing you work with Ethan again in SHE DANCES. Question: Any chance of dusting off those planned #SaharaMovie sequels and getting together with McConaughey again? There's sooo many books/stories that could be adapted. Thank you, Steve, Audrey, and Rick, for doing what you do. I enjoy your work. Love always, Constant Viewer.
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ChainLC Mar 25, 2026 +1
for Steve: Loved you in everything I've seen you do. Huge fan of Silo. Speaking of which have you read the books? And if so do you think us book readers will be surprised by how these next 2 seasons play out? Yost and Howey have really impressed me with the changes they've made to the story so far. Hope it continues to give us fresh perspectives. Thanks and best wishes for you and yours.
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King7up Mar 25, 2026 +1
For Rick Gomez. First off, big fan ever since Band of Brothers. The way all of you guys were was able to portray characters and make the audience really care about the characters and what they went through doesn’t come along very often at all which is why I watch that show 10x a year. I was wondering, what’s been your most favourite role over your career?
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ElmarSuperstar131 Mar 25, 2026 +1
What a stacked cast! My question for Rick is how do you deal with writer’s block? For Steve, I just wanted to say I’ve been watching you for so many years (I still quote Captain GEECH and the Shrimp Shack Shooters from That Thing You Do! to this very day) and it’s really been wonderful seeing you have your day in the sun since The White Lotus!
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JoleneBacon_Biscuit Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve, thanks for all you do! I've loved you in a number of things, but Treme got me good. I went to college and lived in NOLA for 4 years. It was the only place that ever felt home to me. I don't get back as often as I'd like. But Treme felt a little like home, and really let others see just what the storm did to us. Thanks for being a part of it.
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hooplehead69 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Hey Steve! Seeing you play a gay character with integrity and depth in Reality Bites was impactful to me as a closeted teen. Thanks for that.  I saw this movie reunites you with Ethan Hawk. Did you two remain friends or did this movie bring you two back together?  Also what leg workout do you do? Asking because the results are impressive haha
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TongaToast Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve: I'm a huge fan of That Thing you Do, in fact my bar trivia name has been "Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters" for about 20 years. I think you have some of the most memorable lines from the film. Do you have a favorite and were you able to put any of your own lines in the film? Do you have a favorite memory from that production?
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MEMEY_IFUNNY Mar 25, 2026 +1
Question For Steve, while reviewing your filmography, I noticed that you primarily work in comedy and drama, or a mix of both, as per IMDb. In such cases, when you need to inject humor into a serious drama scene or a bit of drama into a comedy, how do you approach such things before filming a scene where you're required to do just that?
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Ornery_Mix3059 Mar 25, 2026 +2
Who escaped from Harlan with the 💰and how?
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DirtyCrimeTrain Mar 25, 2026 +1
I have a question for Steve, did you ever read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and if so, what were your thought on how Frank was presented in the book versus how you wanted to portray him? Sorry if this question is repetitive, thank you for taking your time to answer and I can’t wait to see you all in SHE DANCES! 😁
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bakedveldtland Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve- while you were in Beaufort, SC filming Forces of Nature, you flicked me and my friend off when we saw you and Ben Affleck walking around the mayor’s house. Do you think that was polite? Btw I was only 16 at the time and I was more excited to see you than Affleck. The middle finger soured it for me, though.
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JoeJoeBinks97 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve, what was one of your fondest memories working on the Diary of A Wimp Kid films? I love how you made Frank this wild and hilarious character while still having some genuine moments with Greg. Also, loved your work in That Thing You Do and 8-Bit Christmas! (Speaking of, what’s your favorite Steely Dan song?)
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Affectionate_Fix764 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Hello! I want to start off by saying thank you for being open to an AMA! I have a few questions for you! 1. Who were some of your role models growing up? 2. What is some advice you would give someone following in your footsteps? 3. What does a typical "workday" look like? 4. What's a movie you'd recommend?
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Correct_Pace8899 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Rick: Are you buddies / still in contact with any other BoB actors? If so, which ones? I love watching you guys at speaking engagements! And you were amazing in the series! Steve: did you ever try to get your son out of Hawaii?! Love you in everything! Looking forward to seeing your new movie!
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trainsaw Mar 25, 2026 +2
Steve, can I get a COMEONAYEEEEEHHHAAAAA?
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ComprehensiveStag Mar 25, 2026 +1
No questions but if Steve Zahn is reading this I appreciate you a lot! You served as my pseudo father while watching White Lotus season 1. I lost my father at a young age and felt lost. Seeing him navigate his role as a father and son inspired me a lot! Keep the monkey inside!!!!!!
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terracottatank Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve Zahn! Daddy Day Care and Strange Wilderness were mainstays while I was growing up (different ages, of course). Sahara is one I've gotten into as an adult and I love that one, too. Just wanted to say thank you for your work, your goofiness, and just being who you are.
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BunyipPouch Mar 25, 2026 +1
Ron Livingston, Michael Cudlitz, Rick Gomez, and maybe someone I missed. Do you have all of the E-Company guys on speed dial? Also, was that Rick coming out of the kitchen when Steve is looking for the conference room. I could swear there was a 1-second cameo there.
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DJKeeJay Mar 25, 2026 +1
Question for Rick “How can you do an AMA with dirty cufflinks?” J/K as a young actor 25 years ago, you’ve gotten roles, but not as much as you should have. Why do you think Hollywood didn’t give you the opportunities for a talented actor such as yourself?
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Sir-Bruncvik Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve Zahn, I loved your role as the ironically named “Bad Ape” comic relief character in War for the Planet of the Apes. Was that your first experience working with motion capture, and would you ever consider taking on other motion capture roles in the future?
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DollVsClaws Mar 25, 2026 +1
Hi Steve. Strange Wilderness is funnier every time I see it, just like hearing your shark laugh! I'm wondering how the ending of the movie came about. I've never seen a movie end on a blooper like that before, but it was so unique! Such a funny movie!
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BunyipPouch Mar 25, 2026 +1
For Audrey - Was there any improv for any of the scenes with MacKenzie or was it all in the script? I especially liked when you guys are mocking Steve in the car and right before that, the shotgun in a school zone line. Got a good laugh out of that.
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spate42 Mar 25, 2026 +1
To Steve: to this day my friends and I crack up like no other to that shark clip from Strange Wilderness, along with the scene of Jonah Hill in the thong 😂 To Rick: what has your experience filming Silo been like? It’s such a gem of a show.
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AveratV6 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Question for Rick. Did you read band of brothers before filming? If so, did you feel there was anything left out that you would have like to have seen adapted to the show? Also, how did it feel to play such a lovable real life hero such as Luz?
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bazzibomb Mar 25, 2026 +1
Hi Rick, I'm a bit unfamiliar with your other voice-acting works, but I thoroughly enjoyed your performance on the Sniz and Fondue shorts of Kablam. How was it like voicing Sniz, and what was your experience working on the shorts in general?
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Gloomy-Incident4783 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Hey Steve! Big fan and fellow Minnesotan here. I understand you went to Gustavus for a short bit. I have a friendly rivalry with a colleague that went to Gustavus. Can I tell her you said Gustavus sucks? From, a Mankato grad
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Prince_of_Pirates Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve - Out of Sight is a top 3 movie for me and Elmore Leonard is my favourite wroter. How was it working with Steven Soderburgh, George Clooney, Ving Thames, Don Cheadle, etc? And the experience working on the movie itself?
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agemsheis Mar 25, 2026 +1
Great trailer! I will definitely have to see this film. A question for all three of you: What experience or lesson from this making this film will you take going forward in your professional career and/or personal life?
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Fpell92 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Oh this is great. You're in so many good flicks, and half of them are only good cause you're in them! What's one of your favorite moments working on any film? Also how cool is it doing mocap for planet of the apes?
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mackenzieob95 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Rick, when you auditioned for BoB, were impressions part of your read? Or did they just get insanely lucky that you do them well? “Now you cut that fence and get this goddamn platoon on the move!” 🤣
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danielja149 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Question for Steve: If there was ever a Diary of a wimpy kid movie or series about an older Greg, would you ever consider coming back as Frank. Honestly you were the highlight of the movies for me!
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sukaihoku Mar 25, 2026 +1
Question for Mr. Zahn, how many takes did it take, to get through the shark teeth scene in Strange Wilderness? No matter how many times I've seen it, still has me in tears of laughter everytime!
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mindriot1 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Mad Dogs is one of the best shows that many people haven’t heard of…any chance of a reboot? True that you got sick from a mosquito during the filming? Seems like something from the script.
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binaryfireball Mar 25, 2026 +1
do you think hollywood producers will eventually evaporate completely with the acceleration of global warming or will they merge and crystallize into something even more impossibly smooth?
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TheOtherBelushi Mar 25, 2026 +1
Hi Steve. Just posting to say I have loved you in every movie I have ever seen you in since I was a kid, and I am always excited when I see you pop up in anything. Thanks for being you!
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AnnieGetYaClothesOn Mar 25, 2026 +1
Dear Steve, had a massive crush on you growing up stemming from That Thing You Do and then fell in love with Riding In Cars With Boys. Was so delighted to see you in Gemstones. You rock!
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wossquee Mar 25, 2026 +1
I don't really have a question but I wanted to tell Steve that you have one of the best "I'm confused but currently thinking about it and figuring it out" reaction faces in movie history
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Agile-490 Mar 25, 2026 +1
For Steve and Rick: 1. Guys, how would you describe season 3 of Silo in three words and what can fans look forward? For everyone: 2. What has been the most challenging role/situation in your career so far?
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Bennnnetttt Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve you’re unappreciated, undervalued and underrated. What was it like killing Sasquatch? Can you still make that noose you made for the shark? It lives rent free in my brain.
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jerry_anastasio Mar 25, 2026 +1
Question for Steve: Has anyone ever investigated if big foot actually killed himself? Seems suspect you all found him hanging in his cave while filming a documentary about him
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Ticats905 Mar 25, 2026 +1
What aspect of your character in Silo do you enjoy the most? I did the Leo pointing meme when I saw you in it and have really enjoyed your performance in it and the show!
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ComfortableCare8897 Mar 25, 2026 +1
How does it feel to voice a bear my favorite animal in the classic dr doolittle 2 and how do you feel to be interviewed in my favorite interview movie the last movie stars?
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Elmo-Mcphearson Mar 25, 2026 +2
GOTTA PENNY, RICK?!?!?
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knbo674 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve if you're still able to answer I just wanted to let you know Saving Silverman is my comfort movie and you're absolutely hilarious in it. Was it a fun movie to film?
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Turbulent_Remote_170 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Playing an enstrangled father and daughter when you're actually father and daughter, did that blur the lines on set or did it male the emotional scenes land easier?
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BunyipPouch Mar 25, 2026 +1
The split shots added a nice extra layer to the storytelling. Who's idea were those, were they heard to pull off, and is there a cut of the movie without them?
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ishamm Mar 25, 2026 +1
Steve, Rick - when is Silo season three coming? It's easily the best show I've ever watched - on my fourth rewatch now and hankering after some new episodes!
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BaseHitToLeft Mar 25, 2026 +1
What ever happened to Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters? Thought they were going to be huge but I never heard much from them after that one song
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Fellers Mar 25, 2026 +1
For Rick: Your Zack Fair made me cry. Brilliant performance. I've looked through your filmography: what goes into your decision to take a video game role?
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BunyipPouch Mar 25, 2026 +1
Audrey - Was Mackenzie an acquaintance/friend in real life before the movie? Either way, what was it like working with her. You guys had awesome chemistry.
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Correct_Pace8899 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Rick: Did you get to meet most of the Veterans?? Who was the coolest?? Steve: Do you ever visit Kai in the pokey?? 😆 Your wife is gorgeous!
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Send_me_beer1 Mar 25, 2026 +1
hey, the first movie i saw of yours was saving silverman. my question is do you think the nachos count as one chip if they are stuck together?
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FeateyFan Mar 25, 2026 +1
Question for Steve Zahn and Rick Gomez. On NBC morning, Steve said Silo season 3 was looking like a July 3rd, release. How accurate is this?
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patreeeek Mar 25, 2026 +1
Oh, I'm not here with these fellas. I've got a pig in competition over at the livestock pavilion, and I am going to win that blue ribbon!
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