LaPaglia on missed roles, Lantana, and leaving US for Mexico — SkimNews
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- Anthony LaPaglia dismisses lingering over missed roles, stating he never grieved more than four hours over any rejection, including nearly playing Tony Soprano, emphasizing the impersonal nature of casting decisions.
- LaPaglia praises Allison Janney, Kerry Armstrong, and Alison Whyte as collaborators he’d rejoin instantly, and singles out Brad Pitt’s performance in Moneyball as a revelation that reshaped his view of the actor.
- LaPaglia describes his time on Without a Trace as creatively draining, admitting he over-invested in script revisions and realized too late that his interventions didn’t impact the show’s success.
- LaPaglia calls Lantana the most fulfilling role of his career, citing Andrew Bovell’s unaltered script and immersive preparation with real Sydney detectives later found guilty of misconduct.
- LaPaglia expresses ongoing unease about Adelaide, though he notes warmer feelings after recent performances there, where audiences responded with unusually raucous, darkly attuned laughter.
- LaPaglia reveals he is considering moving to Mexico to avoid anticipated civil unrest in the U.S., blaming Trump’s influence for destabilizing the political environment and calling the former president a necessary but destructive force.
Why it matters: LaPaglia’s candid reflections reveal the emotional pragmatism required in long-term acting careers and highlight how political polarization is influencing personal relocation decisions among public figures, with tangible effects on cultural mobility and creative ecosystems.
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