Jimmi Simpson on Always Sunny, Westworld, Black Mirror and his New Show Haunted Hotel
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4.9 • 522 Ratings
🗓️ 26 August 2025
⏱️ 90 minutes
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Summary
Hi Everyone! I am in awe of today's guest and I can't wait for you to listen to this conversation! Jimmi Simpson is one of those actors that really makes you pay attention from the moment you see him onscreen. You may know him from playing Liam McPoyle on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia or from his more dramatic work as William in Westworld, Walton in Black Mirror, Tom Andrews in Pachinko, or from one of many many other roles. It was such a pleasure to chat with someone whose work I really respect and learn that our process (or lack of process) is not that different! It was a nice feeling to realize that even someone who seems so disciplined and confident as an actor still faces lack of sleep, ADD and imposter syndrome. We talk about obstacles and opportunities and how to make your way through a challenge as an actor even when you may not know the best way to approach it. This is a great conversation about acting, but Jimmi also has lots of nuggets of wisdom about life in general. Plus, Jimmi's new show Haunted Hotel is really funny and beautiful and I can't wait for everyone to check it out! Be sure to stick around for the Hindsight, where my producer Jeph and I chat about the interview, as well as upcoming live shows and conventions! Send me an email thesackhoffshow@gmail.com Produced by Rabbit Grin Productions Mail Sack Song by Nicolas @producer_sniffles Join us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/thesackhoffshow ----------------------------------------------------- Support our Sponsors: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual Masterclass membership at masterclass.com/KATEE Head to rugiet.com/SACKHOFF to see if a Rugiet Ready prescription is right for you. Use code SACKHOFF to get 15% off today.
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| 1:00.1 | sure to hit that alert. Our guest today, I am so excited. I've been a fan of him for so long, |
| 1:07.4 | and he's actually here. So we are talking to Jimmy Simpson. If you don't know who Jimmy is, |
| 1:14.3 | he is an extraordinary actor. He was in Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Westworld, Syke, |
| 1:22.0 | so many other things. And also his new animated show, The Haunted Hotel, which comes out September 19th on |
| 1:29.7 | Netflix. I've seen it. It is very good. So make sure to check that out. Set your alerts for |
| 1:35.4 | September 19th for that one. He plays a little 12-year-old demon. I mean, all 12-year-olds are demons, |
| 1:41.8 | but he really plays one. I'd never met Jimmy before, so sitting down with him was really great. |
| 1:48.7 | I've admired his work for so long. |
| 1:53.5 | It was just really cool. |
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