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The Big Picture

Charlize Theron, Plus an Interview With ‘Long Shot’ Director Jonathan Levine | Career Arc

The Big Picture

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.35.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 May 2019

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

We examine Charlize Theron’s arc on the big screen—from prototypical roles that leaned heavily on her sexuality to her turn toward action stardom, ultimately leading to her role as secretary of state in Jonathan Levine’s new comedy, ‘Long Shot’ (0:45). Then, Levine joins the show to talk about working with Theron, Seth Rogen, and what types of films he sees himself making in the future (49:15). Host: Sean Fennessey Guests: Amanda Dobbins, Rob Harvilla, Jonathan Levine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Ranger Podcast Network.

0:03.0

In the past month, we saw the return of some of TV's best shows,

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so we wanted to remind you about a recapable speed,

0:09.0

where our staff breaks down current episodes from your favorites,

0:12.0

like Game of Thrones, Killing Eve, and Billions.

0:14.0

Also, make sure to check in each week to hear special one-off recaps

0:17.0

on shows like the Bull Type, Very Cavalry, Copa Chi, and more.

0:21.0

So as you keep up with your top shows, tune in to the recapable speed

0:24.0

each week on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:31.0

I'm Sean Finis, Editor-in-Chief of The Ringer, and this is the big picture,

0:39.0

a conversation show about the wide scope of various movie stars' careers.

0:44.0

I am joined by my two career archaeologists, Amanda Dobbins,

0:47.0

and on the line, Rob Harvilla. Hello, guys.

0:50.0

Hello, Sean.

0:51.0

Rob, this is where you say hello. Yes, thank you, sir.

0:53.0

Hi, Rob.

0:54.0

Hello there.

0:55.0

Guys, we're here to talk about Avengers Endgame.

0:58.0

Just kidding.

0:59.0

We've been doing that for what feels like 300 years.

1:01.0

As soon as you said that, I was like, sure, okay, let's go.

1:03.0

Now we talk about superheroes.

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