Carrie Coon Discusses Her Two Hit Series "Fargo" and "The Leftovers"

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[@orpheus9037]

Coon is remarkably charismatic here - she's an interviewer's dream. (She'd also make a very good interviewer.) I'm writing this in 2022 and Coon currently plays one of the leads in The Gilded Age, the ruthless, social-climbing arriviste Bertha Russell. I took a look at this interview from a few years back because I wanted to get a sense of who Carrie Coon was as a person and how it both lends and contrasts with her Gilded Age character. No question: Carrie's extraordinary presence definitely informs and shapes Bertha. She knows how to hold your attention. Of course, unlike Bertha, Carrie is vastly more conscientious, self-deprecating and much funnier and sweeter. But what she shares with Bertha is an undeniable sense of drive. That comes through big time.

[@johnlacarter4796]

Her speech patterns and pitch are smooth, like butter. Her voice is soothing; also she has no regional accent. Makes me wonder if she can sing well.

[@suaysmut]

Agreed. Love everything about her, especially so her beautiful voice. And when you compare her voice to those of the guys in the audience who asked her questions, you know the difference.

[@sehyde26]

The answer is yes, she can sing. She has a great, sultry alto voice. I worked with her in undergrad - those 4 or so shows she talked about.

[@maureenmehl2343]

I just finished an audio book she narrated. Love listening to her voice

[@notproguitarist]

She's such a cool person, and you can tell she's a true professional. She's going to have a huge career. I'll give it 10 years for her to win her first oscar

[@mikekaraoke]

Oscars don't always mean everything

[@johnskauge]

oh, I didn't know he said they meant everything.

[@mompomil]

If "The leftovers" were a film, she would have an oscar for sure

[@dukeofpearl]

mompomil 100% agree with you! Great actress! 🕶

[@MH-yu7gw]

This is such a good interview. It sounds like a sincere conversation. They both are so authentic and intelligent

[@eljayexplorer]

She did an amazing job as Nora. You can feel every emotion she goes through. It’s so raw. She was perfect for the role.

[@MsElke11]

wow, it's so nice to hear such an eloquent actress recount her life experiences!! love her as NORA DURST!!

[@MH-yu7gw]

Lovvvvvvve this woman! This is why you hire Tony award winning actors for television. She is an amazing actor

[@wolf_biter]

Brilliant casting in The Leftovers. She's just as Nora is written, down to her voice.

[@bloozedaddy]

Great in Fargo....great actors are the ones who inspire when they're not reciting lines...she KILLS even when she's not talking. Talented lady.

[@eagleshot1337]

Interesting! Such a fascinating and smart person IMHO Also I like how the host knows the shows well enough to ask smart questions about her character and journey + behind the scenes type stuff.

[@mikewilliams7985]

As a lifelong resident of Wisconsin, she's one of the best things this state has produced since cheese curds. Yes, I know she only went to school here, but it sounds like, from the interview, that she did much of her cutting of teeth here in Wisconsin. Fantastic actress.

[@cindytartt4048]

Including the snaggletooth. ….😁

[@JTNugget]

Beautiful and intelligent lady. I really like her.

[@cindytartt4048]

I’ve had a major crush on her since Leftovers. 🤷‍♀️😳 Then, The Sinner 2 -which was weird but she added great depth.

[@MarcoNoPolo]

I'm so in love with her. Such an amazing woman and actress.

[@ekavkr]

literally, one of the best working actress in tv right now, her role as Nora Durst is just amazing. yeah she will win Oscar one day, she already has project with Spielberg and Steve McQueen

[@cindytartt4048]

At first I thought, McQueen….? But he died, dear. I realise you mean the English director. 🤷‍♀️😁

[@AzharKhan-wn8wy]

The next Meryl Streep. I know shouldn't compare. Feels refreshing watching a genuine talented actor. But honestly watching because of having the hots for her ;)

[@TheJaviferrol]

Im telling you something: shes the next Meryl Streep

[@ErnestoStaccolanana]

except she's prettier

[@stevek6518]

Michelle Williams is the new best actress working but Carrie may soon be that

[@wholeshebang1]

@@ErnestoStaccolanana - *And she's very pretty. No need to denigrate a revered, multiple Oscar winner because her loos don't appeal to you. It's not a beauty pageant.

[@JoaoPedroPorto1]

her diction is so amazing. Glad to see her career grow up.

[@drendelous]

João Pedro Porto I would love to listen to an audiobook read by her

[@cindytartt4048]

@@drendelous she could read an 80s phone book and I’d PAY for it.

[@cindytartt4048]

I think she’s well known now. She chooses her scripts carefully too.

[@HorseloverFat1984]

She's so beautiful it hurts

[@Crunchatize01]

Very inspirational and aware...

[@matjuud]

love her

[@ErnestoStaccolanana]

so classy yet easy going... extremely talented, smart, a firm figure, those eyes and smile... how couldn't you love her? oh, and looks great with the short haircut

[@sasodiarvas]

adore her

[@coreylucas5346]

Something about her has captivated me. Her and Rachel Brosnahan! My second crush!

[@promerops]

Carrie is wonderful.

[@veerchasm1]

My favorite actress right now

[@alexswedock3911]

season 3 of fargo is up there with the first season of true detective for me tbh

[@Hedgehog4real]

such a warm authentic person. love me some midwesterners:)

[@DREAMREC0RDER]

Love her. Great in Gloria Burgle character. J'adore!

[@manuelpolanco6109]

As the kids would say... swoooon.

[@cindytartt4048]

Can I ask a question? Of course I can, I’m the interviewer…LOVE IT!

[@ramonalejandrosuare]

She's a total pro. I foresee a prestigious career.

[@dynjarren8355]

Beautiful lady. David Thewlis stole the show with his incredible portrayal of corruption. The villain in most movies is more interesting than the hero is. Because the hero or heroine can end up looking bland or boring by comparison. The villains have panache and complexity usually so they are more interesting to watch. She is pretty and lovely to watch but Thewlis was fascinating and compelling to watch. I also wanted to hear whatever he was saying to try to understand his motivation and reason for being they way he was. How did he arrive at this point? I enjoyed the series and couldn’t tell who was going to win in the end. I did think she was outmatched by him. He even told her she was a novice and questioned if she knew what she was doing. Because he was a pro at it and knew her every move before she did. It’s like a chess match between a Master and a Novice. The Novice could get lucky and win a match but it’s not likely to surprise and defeat the Master. Great Series! This is the second Golden Age of TV! With these incredible films that are Series with Story Arcs and tackle Adult subjects like films do. Fargo and Breaking Bad and many other shows are going to be great DVD Box sets that hold up to repeated viewings. There are currently 10 seasons of Walking Dead available on DVD that remind me of what an incredible roller coaster 🎢 ride that show was. Same with Fargo. I like that I can’t predict who will win and the many twists and turns of the plots. What a wild ride it is and very violent at times as well. Walking Dead gave me some jolts at times. Things I didn’t see coming. The arrival of Negan and his Bloody Baseball Bat and the way he killed Glen and the Ginger man. That shocked me because it was so brutal and it felt real. I felt like I was watching a double murder. It was disturbing to say the least. I’ll never forget it. And when Negan shoved the Doctor into the Furnace to burn 🔥and his legs were still sticking out. That killing was off the chain crazy. I thought this guy’s a ruthless killer! That was so brutal! I felt like Eugene who was scared sh@tless! I related to him the most. He just wanted to survive and not get burned alive🔥. Can’t blame him for that! Who does?

[@cindytartt4048]

I agree. But I look back at the early millennium from The Wire, House, then years later, this arrival of ‘new’ Television you describe in say, Rectify, a truly spectacular warm as treacle piece with Aden Young. Also Mad Men (good & bad). But I look back at The West Wing as bringing television to a level which hadn’t been seen before: it refused to dumb anything down. Leftovers was like this, also.

[@judibond904]

Great job in Fargo.

[@PaulEconomon1]

Delightful interview. Carrie is so incredibly engaging, even if her mom does think she has a "snaggletooth". :-D

[@cindytartt4048]

Ya! I had to goggle that….😆

[@sarabarbegaray1610]

Shes fantastic.

[@dirtydi]

I like her.

[@johndorian84]

Living legend

[@egw6659]

It's really interesting what she says about vocal trends and vocal fry. She says that women use it to be non-threatening. I agree with her certainly that the high pitched baby girl talk is disempowering. However, I listened to a podcast about vocal fry and I remember the experts saying that vocal fry was in fact young women's attempt to LOWER their voice and that the 'fry' bit at the end was a way to lower the register of their tonality. I personally don't agree that it makes a female voice more authoritative. As a young woman myself I find it grating and a weird affectation. I don't have it myself and I agree with Carrie that it makes people take you less seriously.

[@jasoncoker1625]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kathiravanganesh5618]

I like Nora but I love Gloria burgle character

[@jasoncoker1625]

❤

[@jasoncoker1625]

🤘💯

[@drlee2]

I swear she looks like Ben Affleck's real sister! I think she looks more like him naturally then the way they did her up with the dark hair and glasses in 'Gone Girl'.

[@treverlowry1360]

making the guests hold a mic for 30 MINUTES is just rude & pretentious (another space for your logo, really?) . plus, it sounds horrible. the voices are amplified like they're speaking at a noisy outdoor location (park, etc). in reality they're basically in a coffee shop. can barely hear if the audience of 5 people chuckles or not EDIT: haha, yeah like at 4:54 or so the host says "really?" but sounds like he's in the back of the room.

[@geothevanni]

st. louis???

[@mrmree]

It's nora durst and joe macmillan.

[@fa2s]

Good voice

[@lohe592]

Shes beautiful

[@MrCanasta90]

This woman is so hot

[@thatsfantastic3190]

Who's here after Infinity War? 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@bloodyhetza]

Is The Leftovers a hit in the states? I'm from Mexico, but no one here watches it. I'm trying to get my friends to watch it, though. I think they are finally listening to me. I'm gonna pray to God, Jesus and his identical twin brother for them to check the show out.

[@olinwilliams]

I hadn't even heard about it until a couple of months ago. I ended up buying seasons one and two on dvd. I am turning on a friend of mine to the show -- we do about five episodes at a time. Hooked!

[@cindytartt4048]

We love it in Aus. ✅ (edit: I nearly peed my pants reading “I’m gonna pray to Jesus & his identical twin!”)

[@mikekaraoke]

So what was she saying that just cause she didn't do theatre on Broadway but a theatre in Chicago that she wouldn't get famous-As Broadway job she got wasn't going to happen for another long 18 months and then that is when she got part in Leftovers

[@KrazeeClark]

She's cute.

[@tozzarozza]

Her voice is like velvet flowing down a staircase. Imagine her playing Hillary Clinton?