Take a deep dive into Todd Haynes' MAY DECEMBER with this conversation with Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton! #happysadconfused #joshhorowitz #natalieportman #juliannemoore #charlesmelton

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction to May December
1:10 - May December Cast Introduction
2:42 - Natalie Portman Discusses Joining May December
4:57 - Julianne Moore's Collaboration with Todd Haynes
6:23 - Charles Melton's Audition Experience
8:38 - Portman & Moore on Career-Defining Auditions
11:56 - Self-Reflection in Acting
14:00 - Natalie Portman's Meta-Acting Role
18:19 - Charles Melton as Joe in May December
20:16 - Acting Masterclass Insights
22:04 - The Complexity of Acting
26:36 - Portman's Approach to Playing Gracie
29:26 - Charles Melton on Physical Characterization
33:07 - Behind-the-Scenes: Makeup scene in May December
36:03 - Filmmaking Techniques with Charles Melton
38:00 - Advice to Younger Selves
42:30 - Cast's Collectible Items
44:40 - Actors' Identity Mix-ups
45:30 - Challenging Directorial Feedback
49:14 - Filming the Climactic Scene
51:00 - Stylistic Decisions for Natalie's Role
52:14 - Analyzing the Mirror Scene Takes
54:05 - Exploring Joe's Parenting
56:29 - Detaching from Acting Roles
59:46 - Career Impact of May December
1:01:33 - Conclusion of May December Discussion