{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Michael Shannon","description":"Michael Shannon is known for his intense and versatile performances across film, television, and theater\u2014\u201cTake Shelter,\u201d \u201c99 Homes,\u201d \u201cNocturnal Animals,\u201d \u201cBoardwalk Empire,\u201d \u201cLong Days Journey Into Night,\u201d \u201cGeorge and Tammy,\u201d to name just a few. On this episode, he talks about his \u201csimplistic\u201d approach to preparation, the test he gives directors to see if he can trust them, the importance of \u201cdisappearing,\u201d why he no longer likes to do endless takes, and much more. Plus he discusses his love for George Mackay, who plays \u201cSon\u201d to Shannon\u2019s \u201cFather\u201d in \u201cThe End,\u201d Joshua Oppenheimer\u2019s post-apocalyptic musical which opens in select theaters December 6th. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from&amp;nbsp;  Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.&amp;nbsp; Follow Back To One on Instagram ","author_name":"Back To One","author_url":"https:\/\/filmmakermagazine.com\/column\/back-to-one-a-podcast-on-acting\/#.Wt3dmNPwZ24","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34258620\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/181893900"}