DAVID KRUMHOLTZ Shares His Difficult First Day on Set of OPPENHEIMER
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David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer, Numbers) joins us this week to candidly share his experience overcoming thyroid cancer, the difficulties surrounding this disease while working in Hollywood, and how it was preceded by a nine month panic attack. Later, David talks about the validation he received from Christopher Nolan after landing a prominent role in Oppenheimer, his humbling first day on set, and a crazy story of how auditioning for this part evidently led to him becoming sober. We also talk The Santa Clause, pivoting on Numbers, and a horror story of a honeymoon.
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DAVID KRUMHOLTZ Shares His Difficult First Day on Set of OPPENHEIMER #insideofyou #davidkrumholtz #oppenheimer
He was the most humane and empathic presence in the movie- thumbs up.
And the real Isidor Rabi was known to be very humane and compassionate, and David Krumholtz portrayed that well.
That is probably why Christopher was so hard on him. He was the representative of humanity and a part of the heart of the story.
For sure, he was the grounding character with all the madness and tension
He was indeed
100%
Oh wow, Krumholtz was one of the highlights of the film. A bit crazy to know how nervous he'd been.
Yeah he was one of the standouts when I first watched Oppenheimer. I didn't even know who he was, and he made such an impression in a movie with such a stacked cast.
I thought he was stealing every scene he was in. It actually took me out the movie one point because i remember thinking "this guy is so underrated and overlooked."
Him and Devon Bostick were amazing appearances I didn't expect but was oh so happy to see. Excellent actors who can either dominate the scene or just exist within it with the exact right amount of presence for the story. There's something weird and special about being able to be noteworthy in the kind of part where you're kind of meant to just fade into the background.
Wait what? What was his role in the movie?
Doesn't sound like he was nervous until Nolan made him do 14 takes in close up
Wish more actors were as candid about these experiences
Same, it's interesting.
I think the only reason it is happening is because Hollywood is decline.
Yep. As someone who has worked on numerous sets, nothing absolutely huge by any stretch but worked with bigger time directors and actors... this is an absolutely accurate description of what it is like when you aren't the absolute top dog actors in a film. Basically the leads get treated pretty much like royalty... except they do absolutely work their asses off and experiences stresses most wouldn't believe... they are also more expected to nail everything and that can be really heavy... but yep. People are very serious on set. I think people have seen a ton of blooper reels and think it's all laughing and fun. It is not. It is just like any job..
I have worked in busy kitchens a ton, i worked in concrete for years, and played music in completely dead scenes and absolutely still some of the toughest workers I have ever seen are people in the movie business. It's an entire array and there is no guarantee for pretty much anyone. Directors are under stresses people couldn't believe. It's a miracle they pull off every four seconds.
Hollywood and how it's portrayed is definitely not how it is usually. Are there good times? Absolutely. Are there super chill sets? Oh yea... it's also some of the best work in the world and man, once you are in and they know you bring it... you can be treated really well even as just an extra.
But if you do not understand it is a job and they want pretty much all you got, even from extras... you should not be on set.
I just had a bit role with my girlfriend in a movie with Sydney Sweeney. We acted on screen with her. Movie should be marketed soon. It was absolutely freezing but the scene was at a beach. I could not stop shaking. I could tell the director was nervous for "action" because it was supposed to be warm in the movie. We half rehearsed once because of time and the cold (everyone was freezing, not just us obviously but we were nearly naked) and when they said "roll" i took absolute command over my body and we nailed it in one take. That's the kind of stuff they like. You absolutely have got to power over yourself, your wants, your needs, and your emotions. You are a character in a setting. That is your job. Some are super nice to the person behind the character... some have way too many problems to worry about yours. You just don't bring them problems.
He described reality in this clip. I bet you he is beyond thrilled about the whole thing. Any actor would be. He is just refreshingly honest. Not that actors aren't honest... but they definitely swing things more positive and happy for obvious reasons. Working on a set is grueling sometimes... but so rewarding.
And no... I was not naked with sydney sweeney. I only mention it because I know someone will definitely ask. I can't say more... as the movie hasn't arrived yet. But it was great.
@@JimmyKlef Well said Jimmy, I agree.
Well there is a reason they're not. This story makes David seem like he is a bad actor. It's probably not a good call for his career to tell this story.
David absolutely KILLED it in Oppenheimer. I would never have thought he struggled to get that performance,
Glad it all worked out for him, had some of my favorite line deliveries in the film. “I don’t wish the culmination of 3 centuries of physics to be a weapon of mass destruction”
My man killed it
My other favourite line from him is: "The guy gave you an atomic bomb. What more do you want from him? Mermaids?"
That moment always makes me tear up. You can feel Rabi's pain, at imagining the type of power they were going to unleash at Los Alamos.
I love every scene with him. Especially when he always gives a piece of fruit to Oppenheimer. A simple act of kindness. I love it.
@chrishaven1489 My favorite line is: "A Yank, lecturing on the new physics?"
Honestly he's one of the standouts from the film for me, I hope he's taken some relief from the positive response - dude's insanely talented!
Kudos to David for sharing his insecurities and how he ultimately got through it. I think you did a great job in a film where a faulty performance probably would have been noticeable. Thanks for sharing David.
Crazy because he was one of the more underrated characters in the movie. He brought a warmth to the stark film.
Rabi’s conscience and kindness is one of the best parts of the movie. Krumhtz was really good
Its refreshing to hear an actor be so down to earth and relatable, I think so many huge A-lister types we see all over the media have to keep up a constant facade of being "above us mere mortals" that you forget many people doing this are just regular human beings with the same worries and insecurities as everyone else about their life, career and money. I have unbelievable amount of respect for working actors some who are living pay cheque to pay cheque that have none of that marvel money to rely on its a a real tough business and its no surprise it breaks so many people who try to make it.
That honestly sounds like he saw the most potential out of David for that particular scene and he wanted it to be the best it could be😁
Can’t imagine him ever being fired.
I’ve seen him in countless film and television productions and he’s always brilliant.
He’s just one of those special people that is fun to watch.
It’s nice to get a perspective like this, not just 100% gushing about Nolan’s genius and admitting the insecurities that a lot of actors probably feel working with Nolan for the first time. The result is great insight into Nolan’s highly efficient process and the overall intense expectations for quality on set. As Nolan advocates for the continued use of celluloid in cinema production, I’d like to hear more about how film increases the pressure for precision and brevity vs the potential excesses and leniencies in digital production.
Rabi was the only character who cut through Oppie's genius and detached approach, to show his humanity and elicit the audience's empathy. It was an essential and well executed role.
He stands out in every role he plays, and I'm always delighted to see him pop up in a project!
❤
Especially as the head elf
I fell in love with Rabis' scene in the train, and it's quite a surprise to me that it took 14 takes. Because the way David articulates his line about "How come that you know Dutch?" made him a man with both huge charisma and even more huge warmth of soul.
David stood out to me the entire film. I really thought at the time and still do believe he should get a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Same here. My thoughts exactly.
The funny thing is that he stood out in every scene he was in. I was like thats that dude from Harold and Kumar. hes actually super charismatic.
i always can only see him as bernard from elf. whenerver he pops up anywhere harlold and kumar, the newsroom or anywhere i just go hey its bernard.
That's Bernard from the Santa Clause what are you on about ?? 😜 Lol
His scenes in Oppenheimer were heartwarming. Amazing actor
Krumholtz was wonderful in Oppenheimer, loved his performance! "Tell Groves to go shit in his hat" 🤣
Krumholtz was brilliant as Isidor Rabi...such a warm and genial character.
Absolutely loved him. People are gonna talk a lot about Murphy and Rdj but the 2 performances I enjoyed the most were krumholtz and blunts time on screen. Eveyone did a 11/10 job but those 4 were above the cut in my opinion
I wouldn’t have guessed these issues existed for the actor. Frankly, among that giant, star-studded cast, he made one of the biggest impacts.
Admits to being nervous, admits to being paid well. Good guy.
I was so locked in to his character in the movie. He delivered an excellent performance. Masterful.
man Jason Clarke deserves at least a nomination, support of course, he nail his part...
This man was fantastic. If it wasn’t for rdjs godlike preformance I’d say this man should win best supporting actor
Jason Clarke would be next in that ensemble imo
@@IamFirtyDucker dam I forgot lol. See that’s what I mean. Everyone brought their absolute best. Only Nolan can bring this much out of his preformers
Idk, yeah he was good but there were so many great performances this year: De Niro, Melton (in May December), Ruffalo (in Poor Things), the kid in Anatomy of a Fall,...
Everyone brought so much to this movie, that I’m convinced if you cut any 50 supporting characters out of the movie (there’s 70-something speaking parts, apparently), you could legitimately nominate at least one remaining cast member for Best Supporting.
Just off the top of my head: Krumholtz, Josh Hartnett, Benny Safdie, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, Alden Ehrenreich, Matt Damon, Jason Clarke, Casey Affleck. That’s TEN right there, AFTER Cillian and RDJ.
In another world, any ONE of those performances would be the one we were all talking about as a shoo-in for at least a nomination.
And that is not to take anything away from Robert Downey, Jr., because that’s the point. RDJ is giving a career crowning performance that gives you chills. Cillian has ARRIVED as a Nolan leading man. And these other people STILL *each* stand out.
Even parts as small as Casey Affleck’s and Rami Malek’s - I can’t stop thinking about. It makes me wish there was another Acting category like “Best Featured Actor” or something that recognizes more than just one of the four or five main characters.
Studied at Jeff Goldblum’s studio, Playhouse West, where he taught classes. He came in to say something to our class and said that if he ever finds himself in this situation he’ll say to director “You do it for me then. Show me how you want it and I’ll do it EXACTLY how you want!” 🤣
Its cool to hear the BTS and the humane moments. I love that Krumholtz is super honest about the whole thing.
Yeah, I always hear Dynamite and Butter when I see him.
Loved seeing him in Oppenheimer. Numb3rs was such a huge show for me as a teenager.
Watched Oppenheimer last night and was surprised and happy to see David in it. I've always liked him and I thought he was great in it.
He's an amazing actor!
Can't stop the signal!
I thought he was amazing in the film
Like when he testified, the look he shared with both Kitty and Robert was heartbreaking
This actor and his character really stood out to me in this movie. I’m glad he was not fired and we had the privilege to see him in Oppenheimer.
David is such an underrated actor that’s been in so many great movies and shows and has played so many great characters
As actors, this is what we say we want…and then you get on set and the pressure sets in. Well done David.
Nolan seems a bit stingy with his actors. Oldman said in the 7 years he was doing the Batman films he received a total of about 2 notes from Nolan, which seems wild to me. If I was working with actors of this calibre it'd be like a dream come true. I'd be working with them a hell of a lot more than that.
Loved him as David Numb3rs.
I loved David in the " Santa Clause. One and two as Bernard. He is awsome and an excellent actor.
He was a stand out in the film for me. I had to Google who he was, and was shocked when I saw Bernard the elf. honestly in the top three performances of the film for me.
As many others have said, David's performance was a real treat in this movie. I hope that he works with Christopher Nolan again in the future!
Great actor, loved his small part in Ballad of Buster Scruggs😂. “You have regarded the cards”
There were a lot of smaller actors in this like David Krumholtz, Jack Quaid, Josh Peck, Jason Clarke, Dane DeHaan, Casey Affleck that I thought were all solid. Nolan is like the Coens where every character on screen is not wasted.
Casey Affleck is an Oscar winner so I don’t know if I’d call him a smaller actor, but there were definitely familiar faces all over the place
This man is a trooper. He has been in so many bit parts. He had that weird issue with his thyroid. And I dont care what they say, he does not buy his IZOD at an outlet mall.
10 things i hate about you?
“They’re running out of money AS you fuck up.” God, the pressure. And 14 takes. Hard to not fold inside your own head and cower in moments like that.
Man this was seriously insightful! Krumholtz definitely nailed his scenes, so the 14 takes was worth it. A very underrated actor.
He was actually one of the characters that stood out more. So that was good how he explained the whole experience with the filming Oppenheimer
This guy is good in that Paul Giamatti kind of way. He elevates every scene he's in.
David is such a stand out in the movie. i loved his performance.
I'm not an actor, but it's interesting to know that even successful veteran actors like these two guys have times when they fail or are insecure about their performances.
Krumholtz is freaking awesome and I loved his performance!!! Watch his comedy series "Gigi does it" it's hilarious and always puts me in a good mood.
love this guy, always lights up the screen!
He and Clarke were INCREDIBLE in Oppenheimer (in a brilliant cast)
He utterly killed it. Bloody terrific performance.
Can’t believe this is the same dude who was in Harold and Kumar and 10 things. What an actor!
David was absolutely brilliant. Every scene with him was a joy to watch. His character has a way of filtering the lofty cloud of numbers and theory down to a (nearly) understandable explaination of the gravity of it's practical application in a way that is self effacing and charming. He is the tether between the film and the audience. His performance was perfect.
This guy was incredibly chameleon like in the film. Amazing performance with his scenes.
I’ve loved this dude ever since I was a kid when The Santa Clause came out. As a child I knew he was an amazing actor. He stood out from all the cast.
He did an amazing job in the movie. Well done
I worked on Dark Knight Rises. We shot IMAX, and the tension on the set was for being on a Christopher Nolan set was crazy…
What was Chris like on set?
@@adz951 He was a total pro. When someone wasn’t doing their job right he pulled the guy aside and quietly talked to him like a man and didn’t make it a public ordeal in front of everyone else. I only heard what was said because he did it right next to me when we were about to do a shot so I couldn’t move. He was very minimal in how much he spoke, yet I could also tell he was genuine and loved his family by some stuff that happened. Just a good guy. A director you’d want to be around. And EVERYONE was focused because he commanded it.
@@TheConstructiveCritic888 Thanks! One thing that seems pretty consistent is that people regard him as an excellent leader, and commands respect (not demands) from people he works with.
@@adz951 Oh yea. He’s a badass director. His wife and producing partner was on set for one of those days and I spent a deal of time with her. She was fun, hilarious, and laid back. I think with him being serious all the time that you have to be a partner that’s light-hearted and laid back.
Man, you were brilliant.
This movie was cool because of the casting. A bunch of actors long overdue for a big part get their kudos.
OK, so I want to see more of David in this caliber movie. Please.
This guy's wholesome smile is one of the most memorable things about Oppenheimer.
Really great to hear him be so vulnerable and open like that. It sounds like absolute torture to act for Nolan, lol. But I bet that atmosphere really adds to the film. And the funny thing is Krumholtz was great in it. Honestly, I didn’t even recognise him in this interview. He’s completely different from the character he was playing, so Nolan really pulled it out of him.
I’m glad he’s still doing stuff, I remember him from 10 Things I Hate About You.
"They're running out of money as you fk up" 😆 Holy balls, yea no pressure.
Congrats, David! You earned it
Wow that’s crazy! I thought he did a great job with his character. He portrayed this great friendship and warmness with Oppy.
Thanks for this great video! David nailed it in the film. Rabi's name is likely not familiar to most people but he was one of the most influential and important physicists of the 20th century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear magnetic resonance. That principal is used daily around the world in MRI imaging.
He's fantastic in the HBO miniseries The Plot Against America
To me, Krumholtz low-key stole the show in Oppenheimer. Every scene he’s is in, you’re not even paying attention to anyone else really. Especially the 1on1 dialogue scenes with Cillian.. he’d stood out.. Maybe there’s a reason why Chris made him do so many takes. His acting ability is underrated.
I thought he was awesome in this film and deserved a nomination for supporting actor.
Krumholtz has had such a great career. I admire almost everything he’s done. He’s an actors actor, leaves behind an incredible body of work, one of the best character actors there is. Totally unique, u don’t need to be a be a superstar to have a great career and heroes that.
I have to watch it again. It’s playing imax again next weekend luckily. I’m going. I’ll look out for this guy
He was fantastic in the film. If it weren’t for RDJ, this guy could definitely be a contender for best supporting.
the last few seconds are hilarious
edit - finally saw the movie, david was great!
Here to agree with the other comments - His presence makes this movie for me. The intentional/unintentional symbolism of the offering of the orange with a man’s thoughts that are literally lost in a sea of possibilities is astounding.
Isidor Rabi was my favourite character in the film.
He killed it on Oppenheimer
I love Krumholtz. Haven't seen Oppenheimer yet.
Love that guy, 12 Things I Hate About You is a pure classic
rosenbaum is becoming the stern of interviews love it.
Its all a ruse to become popular and be elected president. Then he will put on a black glove on one hand
@@NitpickingNerd You have frightening responses perhaps you should write a horror movie. The true horror is everyones need to be seen and loved. God speed.
Whoa!!!! This guy played Rabi??? Had to look it up as I didn't recognize him.
Dude.... you did a fantastic job in the movie!
He nailed the part of Isidor Rabi
Hey, David worked opposite Heath Ledger even before Nolan got to. Mad respect.
David was so damn good in Oppenheimer!
Best guest 3ver.
Favourite actor in the film for mine.
I directed a short film that I wrote a couple years ago and it was very dialogue heavy. During the call back audition I told an actress I don't have lines for you. I want you to improvise then I asked her what do you think happens to us when we die? (The context was relevant to the film) her dialogue was so intellectual and thought provoking I used that line she improved in the script. I wonder if Chris Nolan ever does anything like that especially in a dialogue heavy movie like Oppenheimer.
Nice humble brag their fella.
Only Nolan would bring heavy hitting actors to do a 30 second scene like they're extras. Rami Malek was in this for how long? Dane DeHaan was there but nobody even paid attention to him, Gary Oldman was in it for like 15 seconds and covered in prosthetics and make up, Hell Oppenheimer's entire team of scientists are played by amazing actors and they were side side side characters.
I loved his performance in the movie
What’s mad is that I think Krumholtz was the heart of the first and third acts of the movie.
Love this guy in everything
Epic interview
Krumholtz is very likable, and he did a great job in Oppenheimer. I've admired his work ever since "The Ice Storm" (1997). I do hope he knows that HE is a bigger/better actor than Florence Pugh. Pugh is, at most, the flavor of the month. She doesn't belong on a list with Downey, Oldman, Murphy, and Blunt.
Honestly sounds pretty mild compared to some of the great directors. Kubrick famously did 127 takes of Shelley Duvall's staircase scene in The Shining. When asked to explain, he basically said that he was forcing the actors to repeat the lines so many times, they had them memorized enough that they didn't have to think about the words and could focus more on the emotional aspects of the performance. But I've always believed that in the particular case of Duvall on The Shining, Kubrick wanted to subject her to the same kind of abuse that Jack does in the story, to make her break down and have a real panic attack (which she did), the way an abused wife actually would.
Just because it seems mild to past directors doesn't mean it's okay.
I mean, EVERYBODY looks mild compared to Kubrick.
He was really memorable character in this movie
How come no one mentions Jason Clarke?
He was so, so good.
He was great !
I thought David's performance was great in this movie - his character seems to be the most concerned/worried about the project so maybe that's what Nolan was trying to get out of him. Essentially, his character is the moral hinge for the movie and seems to recognize the gravity of what's happening.