Brit Marling of 'The OA' Reveals Her Expectations and Realizations About Auditioning in Los Angeles

[@markjacobs1365]

Not at all surprised that the mind behind The OA is a deep and thoughtful person with incredible conviction

[@lockekappa500]

"How many moral compromises can you make, before you start to chip away at the thing in you that is even worth giving." These words couldn't ring any truer to me. This woman's got her priorities straight, its uplifting to see that someone can get caught up in all of hooplah of Hollywood and still keep her focus on what she truly wanted without compromising herself.

[@brandywright9809]

Trevor Belmont ....I just shared it on FB it was so powerful to me! These interview segments are why I’m watching The OA. Amazing!

[@OliverOsborneMusic]

yeah that struck a chord

[@Luminocite]

I think really it's because she got higher education

[@Gabriel-ud5hu]

She really had higher education and acting wasn't her first choice, BUT what makes me admire her is that she holds all that privilege and still try to change an industry where she could profit from if she "followed the script" and stayed quiet. Even if feminism is a popular topic right now she would be seen as "difficult to work with" for saying these things.

[@alexandremalenfant2016]

That was so well put. You just know it when something rings true, that was.

[@risingmoon07]

Another Earth. Sound of my Voice. The OA. We need story tellers like Brit Marling. All power to you for the beautiful stories you gave us.

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

What’s weird is Another Earth is in my top 10 favorite (I have a silly cinema degree) and I’ve only watched it twice, but it stays with you. She makes intense, wonderful projects.

[@IsaacThePanduh]

I can listen to her talk all day.

[@AdornationMusic]

I can't because I'm afraid I'll fall in love real hard 💔

[@EvanStark1994]

I'm so thankful for powerful, smart women like her. And thankful in general for people who follow their own path and listen to their own voice! Seriously inspired.

[@JesseStLouis]

How amazing is Brit Marling? Been a huge fan of hers ever since Another Earth.

[@SashaFierceBadass]

Jesse St Louis me too!!!! I’ve been following her since Another Earth, my fav movie of all times

[@iansmart4158]

She’s made so many odd little movies that feel like they could all exist beside the OA. She’s great

[@JesseStLouis]

@@saierwe You should check out The East. If you want sci fi, definitely watch Primer. Not hers but still absolutely amazing.

[@JS-dv9ji]

I saw Sound of My Voice in 2012 but I didn't find Another Earth until The OA! To think they made that movie happen with NO money is impressive as hell.

[@larryh5295]

Same. That movie was truly beautiful.

[@marinahernandez2809]

She is so right about all this. There is a lack of films/TV series that make you think. Everything is so cliche, a formula for money not good quality media. I can't wait for her future work.

[@Superfreq69]

If only they knew thats what the majority of us really want to entertain ourselves with! There were over a million people that signed a petition to HBO in the early 00's to get Carnivalle back to finish. It was brilliantly written for 6 seasons. But they cancelled it after 2, just like this one. OA was again, my favorite TV series. I crave so much more of OA. What happened when they all went to the other dimension? I hope some small Indie investor picks it up! But Brit is so beautiful. I love her even more now that I hear her talk ! I had high expectations (god thats bad) but she far exceeded all of them! Shes so cool

[@andreaandrea6716]

WHO IS THIS WOMAN? She is F***ING AMAZING. I've watched 3 of these little 3-7 min. clips and am awed by her loveliness, her intelligence, and simply her good sense in FOLLOWING HER GUT, listening to her OWN voice (in one of the clips she talks about NOT TAKING ANTI DEPRESSANTS and I was so bowled over by her simple intelligence and explanation, I burst into tears), instead of bowing to all the sh*t people tell you/propagate/shove down your throat. Hallelujah! "Go, Brit!!"

[@MikeBoucher]

Watch her show, The OA. It's mind expanding.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@MikeBoucher Thanks!

[@maylightbewithyou]

@@andreaandrea6716 I'll second the OA being amazing! It's on Netflix. She co-created it and is the lead.

[@JS-dv9ji]

Also watch Sound of My Voice, Another Earth, The East, and I Origins. She's incredible in everything she does but those are my favourites.

[@andreaandrea6716]

@@maylightbewithyou Thanks! (Love your 'Bernie' banner. I wish he'd run again)

[@kylepop4371]

She needs to never stop being a creative storyteller. Every single thing she’s said in these interviews from your channel are so clear to see on The OA. From the beauty of working with other people to not compromising your integrity. Her mind is so beautiful.

[@brennakingsbury9657]

Despite being a huge fan of The OA, I went into watching this interview series thinking surfacey things about her clothes and her hair and where she shops, expecting her to be pretentious, etc. Instead, I've been completely blown away that someone so young can have this much wisdom. I am at a point in my life where I'm starting to feel a lot of the things she's already been through, so this is both relatable and inspiring. She somehow frames and explains things in a way that takes a lot of the fear out of major life decisions. I feel a little saner and a little braver after watching this.

[@candacedaily2137]

Just finished the OA part II and had to see the brilliant mind behind this fantastic creation. I truly believe in the multiverse and how the series depicted it’s realism was stunning and so much fun to watch. LOVE HER WORK!!!

[@karleebell7911]

Just binged watched the OA & had to know who this writer is that gave me such a heart rush from this multi-layered masterpiece! Wowzers, Intelligent, Refreshing, Passionate, my new hero!

[@vegbeth]

3:12 “How many moral compromises can you make before you start to chip away at the thing in you that is even worth giving?” This affected me - it’s deep and important. Something to meditate on as a society and individually.

[@markh.2899]

I recently finished watching the entire OA Season series 1 and must say that creativity stands out in aspect of the Cinema Arts - creativity which includes: imagination, talent and perhaps most important when rating a movie, its believability - I'm looking forward to the next season !

[@GlendaLove]

This clip is the best for me that I've seen on this channel. I relate to what she's saying so completely. I've always felt like I was 'wrong' for feeling the way that I do or just scared.

[@alysynbourque3570]

Brit, you're an amazing and inspirational talent. Two talents missing in our world today. Keep following your "gut" instinct and sharing it with the world at large. Many of us are listening.🌻

[@iamjoy888]

Just some time ago I felt like watching "Another Earth" again, and I did for few times. The reason of my personal attraction to the movie is the unspeakable energy behind it, and this energy also is expressed in the style of this movie. The expansive questions and possibilities that are shown there are well-understandable. And here we go. I relate in so many ways to Brit. And I totally understand those absolutely unpleasant experiences where the person feels it's impossible to fit in, tries, feels terrible and wants to do what feels right from the inside. This is what I did too. It feels very unstable, it looks unique and that's why there's nothing to rely on. But living while trying to fit in a narrow box is not life at all. I'm going to share one of my poems in the second comment. I'm sure sensitive and smart people like Brit can relate.

[@lisaogrady1214]

Great interview. I love Brit Marling. i've seen all her movies. love her ideas and the way she thinks. Smart talented awake person. She is so not a sheep. One can learn alot from her. Thanks for this interview. She is exactly how I thought she would be. Grounded and smart and following her authentic path.

[@torenreaves8810]

I love the OA. I always assumed it was based on the movie "Sound of My Voice," which essentially has the same exact premise and stars Brit Marling in a very similar role.

[@grapes9h5]

I really hope, given the twist, OA Part III really digs into herself and her own personal journey.

[@leonthesleepy]

Isnt it cancelled though?

[@sceplecture2382]

@@leonthesleepy "her own personal journey"

[@MarissaCooperButPoor]

@@leonthesleepy Brit stated on her instagram they will find a way to keep telling the story. She posted it only recently, even though she has a new project coming up.

[@leonthesleepy]

@@MarissaCooperButPoor I did see that! I really hope someone picks it up for a TV season though, it wont be the same if its a novel/comic adaptation.

[@MarissaCooperButPoor]

@@leonthesleepy God I hope so too, I am NOT a reader (unfortunately). I love watching shows 😂

[@bvit1613]

What amazing points she makes. I am not nearly as eloquent as she is but I have always had the mindset that we need more creativity and storytellers. Many people sit back and complain there aren’t enough parts for certain people in movies but this can also relate to the real world where we need to create a place for ourselves in it. It is so hard to do when you are not creative or as intelligent but change doesn’t come unless we make change.

[@gretaegan5784]

This is such an important and realistic message. Brit is so eloquent and honest and the integrity she has for her creative projects is inspiring.

[@jupiter_9999]

She has one of the best vocabularies of any actress in Hollywood. She deserves an Oscar for her work.

[@robertbeger4275]

It's official. I'm so in love with Brit Marling. Her beauty, of course. But her soul, her honesty, her intelligence, her hope, her potential to change the direction of tv/film/etc i.e. storytelling, her gentleness, her is it innocence, and on and on. Binged OA for sure. Have you seen her commencement speech at Georgetown? Her seeming dismissal of fame and riches and remaining true to herself. Wow! We desperately need more like her.

[@iamjoy888]

** Success is not a scream of the crowd That makes you a god and gives you a crown. Success is not connections and bucks, As if you deceive your true self - man, it sucks. It sucks if you play all the different roles And cannot find your truth as it falls. It sucks if you say all the “yeses”, when “no” Expresses itself on your eyebrows and nose, But you make an effort, forcing your lips To say something you know is not what it is. Screw it, if you have to be someone else In order to wear their label “success”. Screw it, if you have to forget who you are In order to listen to their “blah blah”. Success has nothing to do with intrigues, And boxes, papers, diplomas and leagues. Success has nothing to do with their lies That sugar-coat hell for the sake of paradise. Success is a pure expression of yours . Freedom and love are the Universe’s forces. Success is measured by life that you live, By how relaxedly you, my friend, breathe.

[@Kyladesireexo]

SHE IS AN ANGEL!!!!!

[@chadsix4838]

Brit is so amazing and talented, I love her work!

[@random14u2]

I have never been truly moved by acting till I watched this young lady. Next level stuff as far as the writing is concerned.

[@jesseb5754]

She is so intelligent and lovable.

[@annagrace2422]

2:38 I couldn’t help but think of phoebe from friends in this moment

[@maryamjanahi333]

What a brilliant mind !

[@snkcorp.502]

hope season 3 will confirmed.

[@lhikhihero]

done. 2021

[@pumpuppthevolume]

@@lhikhihero it will be about how Hap is trying to be an actor in Star Trek Discovery XD

[@mshanselier962]

I read somewhere that they cancelled the show aaaa

[@PanBuchticka]

God damn she is so smart and gorgeous!

[@kal2487]

This series of interviews with Brit turned me on to The OA. Great show.

[@liamc7097]

She's 36. And damn fine!

[@jvburnes]

Absolutely true. As a producer and director it's been my experience that you have to be in control of the production from start to finish and collaborate with the best people you can find. For every script that makes it into production there are 10000 sitting collecting dust in a pile having been discarded by someone who's vision is not your own. If you have an artistic vision be prepared to pay in pain, sweat, tears, time, embarrassment and yes, cash. Don't try to do it alone though. Find people that are reliable, talented and have great integrity. You may think that you will disappear in the sea of sameness, but it's not true. Talent and integrity are a rare combination and shine like a diamond in LA, NY, London or anywhere. Don't lose hope.

[@BlueCourtingBooks]

I went to Netflix and I couldn't find Brit Marling among the people you've interviewed :(

[@senorPachuChay]

i can't believe they're actually going to try to do the meta thing in season 3. that has to be extremely difficult to pull off. can't wait to no longer tell the difference between fiction and reality, thanks Brit

[@MrNeilfatmonkey]

What a seemingly lovely human being.

[@MinaMimosa]

“How many moral compromises can you make before you start to chip away at the thing in you that’s even worth giving?”-beautifully said

[@kevinjohnsamuel3565]

"How many moral compromises can you make, before you start to chip away at the thing in you that is even worth giving?"

[@Jackieblue217]

This is everything❤️❤️❤️

[@lh837]

I'm so still so sad they cancelled the OA. I hope Brit has other projects in the future. She's a bright bright light

[@NickiMcfarlane]

She is an amazing human being

[@marliehodge9763]

She is a legend. Honestly.

[@HollyHargreaves]

I LOVE HER. x

[@alexanderpaschalis4795]

Hugely underrated.

[@kylaferriermusic9127]

Hey! Heads up, metadata says "The AO" when I share this link to FB.

[@umbrellasandjunk3182]

At this point around 50500 views, 1,,700 likes and only 9 dislikes

[@markbau9910]

at 3:11 that was beautifully put. Brit is a goddess.

[@MecdiAn]

This is the day I think, I was hospitalized.

[@86LiquidSnake]

Wow she’s fucking brilliant!

[@Vaeserys]

"How many moral compromises can you make before you start to chip away that thing in you that is even worth giving?" That is a very good thing to ponder

[@rosie94204]

Brilliant love her. 💜

[@cingsen]

@theoffcamerashow I can't find her interview on netflix. what do you mean by "Watch full episodes on Netflix: www.netflix.com/title/80102549"

[@saidolibrahim1974]

Netflix we demand season three

[@arsh9113]

She is smart and a good writer and actor...

[@bumblebee898]

Amazing woman!

[@oliviabell9691]

I did like what I just saw-EXCEPT for the part where you cut her off while she was talking, dude. I know you didn't mean it. You just got excited by what she was saying. But I was really interested in hearing her talk about turning her focus more towards storytelling, and what that was like. Just something to keep in mind for us viewers, who love to learn from genius guests like Brit, and want to hear them out. Otherwise, you're doin great.

[@BabyBearRudy]

I bet money she can make a funky paint brush and overalls look good

[@AustinAshburn]

I love her more than I love myself tbh.

[@BoyBlessing]

where can i watch the full interview?

[@asdfhun]

On the links in the description.

[@dallinorr6929]

Not in a sexual or romantic way, but I am completely in love with Brit Marling. If I could have dinner with anyone just for the conversation, her. Hands down.

[@spiralinguniverse8159]

we are dimension 3 in her story.

[@LuckyFish3000]

Love her!

[@AmandaJaneoc]

now I feel like this isn't the real brit.

[@AmandaJaneoc]

But do you realize she’ll have to kill Brit to return to OA?

[@pumpuppthevolume]

don't trust her ...she is an illegal emigrant from a different dimension ....call the men in black or the ghost busters or smth :P

[@briarrose7016]

For more of this brilliant woman, please refer to her commencement speech, which is every bit as enlightening. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbMq36Km8injpY

[@livmagalhaesf]

So many deep comments in here, but I just wanna ask if anyone else sees her hair pink sometimes, even though the video is b&w? Am I going crazy? lol

[@elmi9353]

I kinda love her alil.

[@Ritermann]

That's it! I am done. She is is my new favorite Actress.

[@taeowynne]

We need season 3 asap. No way can they cancel this. We are all binge watchers waiting yrs inbetween. No more of that pick it up Netflix because you cancel EVERY great show. Need the rest and we know there's at least a 5 yr story arc. Get on it

[@lisamascalzoni9513]

i want the OA back

[@marm818]

I can't believe The OA is cancelled!!!!1 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@photonotavailable7936]

“Just trying to get the part.” Copy that.

[@rossibrennan5754]

Brit rebelled against the traditional Hollywood typecasting of women. She dared to reject those crappy small roles of what I would call the magician's assistant: looking pretty and helping the main (male) star of the show. She chose to create stories with complex female characters in narratives that were cerebral and meaningful to her. In response, she became something of a pariah, and studios never considered her for more mainstream films. I can just imagine some Harvey Weinstein type leering at her headshots, scratching his head and wondering why this 'pretty girl' had the audacity to reject the part of murdered cheerleader #3. So Brit will most likely never be in a superhero movie or a rom-com. Instead, she will continue to carve her own path, and weave beautiful profound stories that make us think and move us. Maybe the OA is actually Original Artist.

[@ItsKenyangirlAbby]

Love this

[@nottt5203]

Ok it's always a problem with interviewers, but god damn, you have the creator of OfuckingA, who writes paragraphs for her own goddamn character's lines, and you want to interrupt her mid stream of conciousness? Really>

[@dollardollarbudget664]

I was looking for this- because I knew I wasn't alone- stop cutting people Off. Thanks!

[@leejay2418]

Brit speaks the unfortunately truth about Hollywood....

[@nope7832]

interviewer needs a bit more numbers on his iq test

[@ewelinasz1923]

❤

[@liluhaas]

she's here but she's not here, yu kno what i mean?

[@tblightningbolt8902]

Kinda easy to say I won’t comprise my views to be in a bad film when mommy was a Goldman Sachs banker. Many of those actresses as literally starving artists. That said. Love OA

[@kennybob3096]

H She wants to drain the swamp

[@TaiganTundra]

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