Its just looking at yourself, and you end up calling each other because its too bizarre. I didnt go full-on. Isn't that weird?" At that point, I was about to have some big old yard sales, he jokes. Although we did scuba dive. "I remember sitting through the second act thinking, I'm as good as that guy standing on the barricade," Zahn recalled. How is it not acting?Well, youre not interacting with anyone. I had a Skype conversation with [director] Matt Reeves for, like, an hour and 15 minutes. Tell me about filming that. My mentor and teacher was in London at the time and we had dinner that night and I told him, Im dropping out and just going to do theater. He was so excited. You know what's crazy? 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Filming in Hawaii wasnt a bad deal either, and at least the cast seemed to appreciate it more than their fictional counterparts. Like most actors, Zahn got his start in theater by performing in high school productions. Its like, Hey, remember this? And youre like, Yeah, I havent even seen it! But the kids, man, they're on their own. For the past 15 years or so, Zahn has been living the working man's life with his family in rural Kentucky. Still, it wasn't until the early 2000s that Zahn went full sidekick, and it's a role he played to near perfection opposite the likes of Martin Lawrence in National Security, Eddie Murphy in Daddy Day Care, Penlope Cruz and Salma Hayek in Bandidas, and Matthew McConaughey in Sahara. He has nothing. I like Westerns and I like war flicks, and if I get something like that, I get really excited like I'm 12 years old. I was sitting on this farm for eight months, living in 1850, and worrying about not working. I have kids this age [of Marks], a little older. He researched the role by watching chimpanzee videos on YouTube, and later said that the motion capture process and lengthy digital takes made Bad Ape "the most challenging acting job I've ever had". Zahn has also kept one foot firmly on the stage throughout his professional life, honing his skills in productions big and small, including the occasional appearance in plays produced by the community theater group he operates with his wife in Kentucky. Right, its not like when youre acting in Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Exactly. They were always out doing stuff. What else defines your life?I like to fish. Cynicism is dead. I remember sitting through the second act thinking, Im good as that guy standing on the barricade. So HBO, isn't it? While a little downtime back on the farm is certain to occupy some of that future with a possible return to the community theater stage as well we can't help but hope that the obscenely gifted actor finds his way back in front of the cameras as soon as possible. Great.". It was green lights all the way. I mean, Ive played a lot of dramatic roles. Yeah. 7.6 Acres of Beautiful Farm Land. [Laughs] And Im totally opposite that, yknow? Its nun versus AI in Damon Lindelofs new series. He thinks he has cancer, then finds out his dad is gay and died from AIDS. I've played bad guys, I've played good guys, dumb guys, smart guys, he says. Steve Zahn: 'I've never been a slacker. If you're wondering why Steve Zahn hasn't been appearing in many Hollywood projects of late, it's likely due to the fact that he lives about as far away from the Hollywood scene as you can get. Don't worry, we've got you and his recent activities covered. Yeah, thats pretty dramatic. And that's what I love about the show. When I was at A.R.T., I was an ingenue. I wanted his honesty to come off as a good thing, even though it's really his Achilles heel. CoachCal.com's TJ Beisner just teased a new segment featuring the actor and players that already looks hilarious: @TJBeisner @TJBeisner Briefly attended the Guthrie Theater Drama School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but dropped out to pursue his film career. Thats what we do. I want to think that there's a glimmer of hope, but man, I don't know. I didnt know what the fuck I was going to do. Fred Hechinger and Steve Zahn as Quinn and Mark Mossbacher. When I havent worked for a while, I get antsy. What do you guys farm out there?We have horses and goats. For years, theres no money. I kind of did this thing [wiggles his body back and forth] and I entered the frame and I really worked on it. Though theres plenty of humor in Bad Apes part, hes also a figure of pathos and tragedy. And while Zahn has certainly kept a low profile of late, he hasn't been quite as invisible as you might think. He's like, "No, no, we're going to use a prosthetic." [5] He also has a lake cabin near Pine City, Minnesota,[19] where he enjoys tubing and fishing with his two children. Maybe I was just kind of dumb, but I came into it and really started watching Andy [Serkis] and those guys and, you know, I really take offense when people go, Hes such a great motion-capture actor. I go, No, hes one of the greatest actors Ive ever worked with. Matt Reeves is this incredible director whos totally passionate and connected to this story. My son's 21. When I was a lot younger, I was like, "I don't know if I'm going to wear this." We were in the barn and I was taking care of my horsehe just had surgery, so I'm a vet. Dont get me wrong. In the new film, the 49-year-old actor plays Bad Ape, a chimp who is actually quite good but assumes thats his name after years of abuse. I mean, what happens in my business is, we're telling stories about people. Our instructor was a little bewildered. Steve Zahn was a special guest on today's show and he had Matt and Ryan laughing hysterically for the entire two hours. "Is this good?" I remember, back in the day in New York, going to auditions and youre reading with an assistant at some casting agency and they might not be actors, so your impulse as an actor is to make that exchange, thats the play of the day. Local community theater. Were actually by the waterfall. Is that pretty much all you wear now? View this farm for sale with 7.6 acres by Liberty in Casey County, Kentucky 42539. What appealed to you about the role of Mark and what sort of personal touches did you want to infuse in the character? I wanted his honesty to come off as a good thing, even though it's really his Achilles heel. I was going to ask if you were happy with the final product. I lived in New Orleans for four years. I was like, "Oh geez, no, this is crazy." Weve all done CGI where youre in front of a green screen pretending youre on the Titanic or wherever, you know? It was either do that or dig holes or join the Marine Corps. Its just such an enduring movie, so I assumed.You can usually tell when somebody comes up, you can guess what they recognize you from. To revisit this article, visit My Profile, thenView saved stories. He just doesn't know how to do that. First episode. Weve been there for 13 years, outside Lexington, Kentucky. 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Youre reading with someone. I'm writing now with my partner, and you're constantly thinking, "Have I seen this before?" And I read somewhere that you made an appearance in some local Kentucky theater a little while back.Yeah, my wife and I started a theater company. [18] He and his wife also run a local community theater, in which Zahn occasionally performs. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. One! We just drove around Normandy doing this World War II tour. Riding in Cars With Boys is dramatic. It just makes you look at how trivial so much of our problems are. I take that back. It's like, "Bam!" And were like, "Wow, we can't play Hamlet anymore. I mean, what happens in my business is, we're telling stories about people. And now I'm finding, "Oh yeah, no, I'll wear this.". But the kids, man, they're on their own. And all of us are going up to Erie to a minor league ballpark for Wonders Night, which is kind of fun. "[5], In 1999, Zahn landed his first starring role in the critically acclaimed indie film Happy, Texas, for which he won a Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Were there moments when you were frustrated that you kept getting comedic parts?No, I thought it was great. It's not even your kids anymore, it's these people who live in your house. 'The White Lotus' Star Steve Zahn on White Privilege, Prosthetic Penises and Why He Never Gets Recognized "I live on a farm in Kentucky I haven't had one person come up to me and say, "Oh,. I didn't think at all that that would be a thing. It never occurred to me that people would go, Penis! And Mike was like, "Yeah, I didn't either. co-star Tom Everett Scott landed the role instead just in case you were wondering whatever happened to Tom Everett Scott. Kentucky Refugee Ministries is hosting its Passport to Flavor event with a special twist: You could win a meal with actor Steve Zahn. But that movie? In real life, he speaks slowly and deliberately, thinking through his answers and waxing poetic about everything from the farm he owns in Kentucky to the experimental theater he practiced early in his career. Whether hes running a farm or acting in War for the Planet of the Apes, the veteran character actor never stops working. The famous actor, now a resident of Scott County, came on to talk about his passion for UK football and his life as a Kentuckian. Tom taught us so much stuff. This interview has been edited and condensed. I never had to restrict games and stuff like that because there was a lot of shit to do. A University of Kentucky sports fan, Zahn is often seen at games and events. That was actually for a Mardi Gras outfit. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. We sit around and have these crazy conversations with these people who are smart and educated and think critically and challenge you. And all of us are going up to Erie to a minor league ballpark for Wonders Night, which is kind of fun. I lived in New Orleans for four years. Steve Zahn visited Conan Tuesday night and gave a loopy interview about life on his farm in Kentucky. You're always reminded of how small and insignificant we are, and I think that's what's liberating about it. Because youre hunched down the whole time, right?Yeah, and the process of learning how to do this was with Terry Notary, who plays [the ape named] Rocket. He just doesn't know how to do that. Zahn also appeared withhis Friends screen partner Jennifer Aniston in the indie dramediesThe Object of My Affection and Management. Oh God, all the time. All rights reserved. I pick tomatoes, I go grocery shopping. Steve Zahn: It was so difficult. And youve been on the other side a ton. director Tom Hanks (who he worked with on You've Got Mail, From the Earth to the Moon, and The Great Buck Howard), and his Sahara co-star Matthew McConaughey, who reunited with him in Dallas Buyers Club. I have kids this age [of Marks], a little older. In addition, it has been verified that he made a whopping . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. For those unfamiliar with the movie, it's based on a popular series of young adult novels, and follows the travails of a whip-smart 12-year-old attempting to make the complicated transition from elementary school into middle school. Privacy Policy and I still have people, when I go to football games, that come up and welcome me to their town and hope I have a good time. 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