And this is why Colman Domingo is as good an actor as we have ever seen
2026-11-05 23:59:33
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Ben Fierke :
As an actor, this is fantastic advice
2026-11-05 23:37:39
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joecago :
Walgreens rn
2026-11-05 23:12:17
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Anna :
Speaking as a screenwriter, I’m gonna back him up big time on this. Screenwriters have to write for economy. “John cries” is shorthand for “John is having a devastating moment, and the actor can do this character interiority work”. A screenplay is a blueprint to get potential collaborators onboard to picture the movie in their mind and gauge whether they want to be a part of it. The actor’s creative choices on how to depict that moment and get into that character are just as important as the writer’s. It’s the director’s job to make sure everything goes together cohesively, so if the writer is wrong or the actor’s interpretation is, the director gets to be the tiebreaker. But he is 100% spot on that a script is not a mandate. It’s a blueprint.
2026-11-06 01:05:09
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Kevin Smith :
Colman Domingo just gave a Masterclass in less than 2 minutes.
2026-11-06 02:06:09
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Michael B. :
I’d sign up for a masterclass
2026-11-06 00:29:04
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dfdfiction :
Coleman domingo is an incredible teacher, that is a lot of info, EASY info!
2026-11-06 00:01:37
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Liz :
Yessssss! Screenplays are supposed to only be barebones of a scene. Simply the structure. It’s the actors job to give it the meat and potatoes to bring a scene to life outside of the screenplay
2026-11-06 01:52:44
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Gluteus Maximus the cat :
Seeing someone trying NOT to cry is so much more engaging than seeing someone sobbing. So many people rely on tears. The water isn’t important. The why is important.
2026-11-06 01:17:03
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No :
God I fucking love Coleman
2026-11-06 00:05:37
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Nunya :
A former theater teacher used to ask, “is that what the character would do? Or is it what the scene SAYS he would do? Does that note make sense for the character in THIS moment knowing what you know about the character?
2026-11-06 00:34:54
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zandreaford :
He’s absolute GOAT!! ❤️❤️Domingo❤️❤️
2026-11-05 23:03:35
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Nairfus :
Cuz it’s a podcast, the lighting and editing make this feel like a soap opera when he starts reacting
2026-11-06 03:12:41
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crazz858 :
The perfection of this direction/advice is beyond any amount of money. This goes so far past a scene or a role.
2026-11-06 00:35:51
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vinylplusbyray :
Bumped into him at Starbucks in the city and was possibly the best experiences with meeting a celebrity. Such a great person.
2026-11-06 00:15:45
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Shaq_Foo :
I love all the F bombs 😎
2026-11-06 03:21:40
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Greg Terry :
All facts
2026-11-06 02:44:19
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🎞️KingTokyo🎬 :
Yes. This.
2026-11-06 02:34:22
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Knuschit :
that's a great lesson!
2026-11-05 23:42:14
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Judicious :
And for you to get out of the way and not judge what the fuck you’re doing 💯💪😎
2026-11-06 00:50:44
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Tayjee Smelliott :
Walgreens is an excellent motivator.
2026-11-06 00:36:25
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Samuel :
Dicky just trying to ask his question
2026-11-05 23:37:30
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Tina Cyr :
Brilliant advice
2026-11-05 22:25:13
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Phil Beauchesne :
Colman’s incredible
2026-11-05 23:12:44
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user8637009253398 :
Seems like a privilege of someone in Colman’s situation. A new or unknown actor can’t just toss the script out
2026-11-06 01:55:26
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