In a recent appearance on Conan O’Brien‘s talk show, actor Timothy Olyphant shared some insights about the hit series “Justified“. Olyphant revealed that there is a certain sexuality in the show that plays a crucial role in its success. He explained that every scene aims to achieve one of two things – either someone will get something or someone is about to get something. According to Olyphant, if a scene manages to accomplish both of these things, it becomes a great scene. This formula for success can be applied to any show, as it keeps the audience engaged and wanting more.
Olyphant also reminisced about his childhood and expressed his admiration for the show “Thirtysomething,” although he felt that not enough people were getting killed on the show. He emphasized the importance of scenes that have multiple elements at play, such as a scene where a person is going to kill a prostitute, but the prostitute tries to escape by making a plea. Olyphant believes that scenes like these are incredibly captivating because they offer a combination of suspense and drama.
The conversation then shifted to Olyphant’s experience on the show “Downton Abbey.” He noted that the same formula applied to this series as well. Olyphant jokingly mentioned that they didn’t explicitly tell him that this was the secret to the show’s success when they asked him to join the cast, but he quickly realized that it was the driving force behind its popularity.
Switching gears, Olyphant expressed his excitement about having the legendary actor Sam Elliott appearing on the show this season. He described Elliott as one of the greatest western characters and performers of all time. Olyphant admitted that he had been ‘ripping off’ Elliott’s acting style for years and now, to his delight, he found himself acting alongside the very person he had been imitating.
As the conversation continued, the topic of Elliott’s iconic mustache came up. Olyphant mentioned that Elliott did not have his signature mustache for his role on the talk show. However, the absence of the mustache became a big topic of conversation, as Olyphant exclaimed that without the mustache, he simply wouldn’t watch it. The banter between Olyphant and O’Brien took a humorous turn as they discussed Olyphant’s own beard and the importance of facial hair.
In conclusion, Timothy Olyphant‘s appearance on Conan O’Brien‘s talk show provided fascinating insights into the success of “Justified” and shed light on the importance of capturing multiple elements in a scene. Olyphant’s excitement about working with Sam Elliott showcased his admiration for the iconic actor. Overall, the conversation was lively and entertaining, leaving fans eager for more of Olyphant’s witty anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories.
