Interview: Richard Jenkins Discusses 'Kajillionaire' and What Attracts Him to Projects

Richard Jenkins is one of the premiere character actors in the business, that goes without saying. However, to quantify him as just a character is a disservice, as the two time Academy Award nominated actor is damn near a national treasure. So, with his role in the quirky new film Kajillionaire opening him up to a brief interview, it was a no-brainer to say yes. Having spoken with him years before at a roundtable event for Josh Radnor‘s Liberal Arts, I knew he’d be a pleasure. Of course, he did not disappoint, not in the slightest, even coming back with a great response to a Liberal Arts-related interview anecdote.

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Getting only a brief opportunity to speak with Jenkins, one hopes that his personality and love for the craft still comes across. Listen for some information on how he picks his projects, what attracted him to Miranda July‘s Kajillionaire, and even a tiny bit about Guillermo del Toro‘s upcoming effort Nightmare Alley. For a short chat, it’s still a pretty good one, so take a listen, enjoy, and be sure to check out Kajillionaire when it comes out on Friday!

Enjoy my chat with Richard Jenkins below!