Jeff Daniels on New Music, American Rust & A Man in Full

Jeff Daniels joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his musical side, as well as his roles in American Rust, A Man in Full, and Newsroom. Listen to the full chat.

Daniels, who's a talented musician in addition to being an accomplished actor, runs through his unique approach to songwriting, diving into songs that boast topics like, "What if Jesus was a stoner?" The artist then touches on taking inspiration from a wide breadth of figures, including the likes of John Prine, Jim Carey, Robin Williams, Jason Isbell, and Noah Baumbach.

The Dumb and Dumber star also discusses his filmography, from his recent tenure in American Rust and A Man in Full to the classic characters he's portrayed in the past. He explains how ideas like embracing the unexpected and playing against type heavily influence his role selection, as well as the rest of his creative life.

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