On a recent episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” actor Tramell Tillman made an appearance to discuss his breakout role as Mr. Milch in the hit series, “Sance.” The interview started off with a warm welcome and a discussion about their previous encounter on set.
A few years ago, Colbert had the opportunity to visit the “Sance” cast and shoot a bit with them at their offices. Colbert compared the experience to someone like him going to Middle Earth, showcasing just how excited he was to be a part of it. Tillman mentioned that Colbert could come back anytime he wanted, keeping the conversation lively.
When asked about their previous encounter, Tillman humorously admitted that Colbert was indeed a “pain in the ass” during his appearance on set. This light-hearted banter created a playful atmosphere between the two.
To further lighten the mood, a clip from the show’s musical dance experience was shown. Tillman shared that his favorite part was when he backed his ass onto the camera, adding a fun and comedic element to the interview.
Moving on to discuss “Sance,” Colbert expressed how the audience was captivated by the show’s second season. Tillman agreed, mentioning that people were genuinely gripped by the storyline. He admitted that he was initially terrified to start shooting the show, especially since it had been a year and a half since he was last on set. However, with the support of director Ben Stiller and his co-star John Turturro, Tillman found comfort and encouragement throughout the process.
One memorable aspect of Tillman’s performance in “Sance” was his pronunciation of a specific word, “grupin.” This pronunciation received mixed reactions, particularly from the Swedish audience. Clips of Tillman saying the word were shown, and comments criticizing his pronunciation were read out loud.
To address the issue, Tillman explained that he had consulted his Swedish advisor, Google, to learn the correct pronunciation. However, he discovered that “grupin” was a made-up word and had no official Swedish pronunciation. To find his artistic interpretation, Tillman turned to the character Rose Nylund from “The Golden Girls,” who often used nonsensical words. The on-set response to his workshop was so positive that Tillman concluded it was the right choice.
Although Tillman sincerely apologized to the people of Sweden if he had unintentionally butchered their language, he made it clear that “grupin” was not even a real Swedish word. The lightheartedness of this explanation kept the conversation playful and engaging.
In conclusion, Tramell Tillman‘s appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” brought a fun and entertaining touch to the evening. The banter between Colbert and Tillman brought laughter to the audience, while their discussion about “Sance” shed light on the captivating nature of the show’s second season. Tillman’s mispronunciation of “grupin” added an element of humor to the interview, keeping everyone engaged until the end.
Fans of “Sance” can catch Tillman’s performance in the show’s second season, which is now streaming on Apple TV+.
