S4 EP1: Willem Dafoe on collaborating with Lars Von Trier, being buried alive, and his 'distinctive face’

To kick off the new series, Louis is joined in the studio by acting legend Willem Dafoe. Renowned for an astonishing range of acting roles - from Poor Things to Spiderman - Willem discusses his life and career, including collaborating with provocative director Lars von Trier, what it’s like to be buried alive on camera, and how his face has a mind of its own…

Warnings: Strong language, as well as some adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

Platoon (1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8weLPF4qBQ

Antichrist (2009)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO-TNfPzh_k

Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW6jxGaIias

Poor Things (2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlbR5N6veqw

Spiderman (2002)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t06RUxPbp_c

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-vKW4ZboU&pp=ygUVYmVldGxlanVpY2UgMiB0cmFpbGVy

Nosferatu (2024)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px6S0RxfAHg

The Loveless (1981)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJEmcxXR7H0

Wild At Heart (1990)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQIdBfrF0Ik

Shadow Of The Vampire (2000)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B15iesNMa8

Body Of Evidence (1993)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51xEHzC-rjQ

The Witch (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQXmlf3Sefg&t=31s

The Northman (2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mamgc47SOE

Birds Eye Advert - Polar Bear Fish Finger (2010)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsKWjO213EY

Mercedes Advert (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfqNfbCQzpo

Jim Beam Whiskey Advert (2011)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYXFLX2vB-Q

Breaking the Waves (1996)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHqZh-9AiCs

At Eternity's Gate (2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T77PDm3e1iE&pp=ygUaYXQgZXRlcm5pdHkncyBnYXRlIHRyYWlsZXI%3D

Pink Flamingos (1972)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwGZ6Mv4qko
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Join Louis Theroux as he embarks on a series of in-depth and freewheeling conversations with a curated collection of fascinating figures from across the globe. The Louis Theroux Podcast is a Spotify podcast from Mindhouse, now available everywhere.

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