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Its not that good.
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey
If it was very good, then we wouldnt be scared.
We would be fucking replaced.
It was Susan who read the script first.
Behind the scenes at Lincoln Center Theater
She shares her husbands skepticism toward the wonders or dangers of AI.
(Downey has a son from a previous marriage, Indio.)
This has been a banner year for Downey.
The cast of McNeal, onstage at Lincoln Center.
Those two experiences prepared him for his Broadway debut, he says.
Nolan was a total rainbow reset, Downey explains of his transformative experience onOppenheimer.
And director Park was like a musical conductor.
Susan Downey, Ayad Akhtar (standing), and Robert Downey Jr.
As seasoned as we are, Bart gave us perspective, Downey adds.
I was like…[this] things a slam dunk, he jokes.
Rich, incidentally, recently came to a performance ofMcNeal.
Ayad Akhtar, Robert Downey Jr., and Bartlett Sher at the opening ofMcNeal.
He had no recollection of it, Downey recalls of their earlier encounter.
What compelled Downey to take the leap after four decades?
Ayad always puts conflicting ideas within a single thought line.
He counteracts and degrades everything he just said with the new statement.
Downey prompts her for the name of the friend.
I dont drop names like you do!
But after additional prodding from her husband, she gives way.
Shes very good with languages.
We dont sit back with some formula or master plan," says Susan.
“We look for material that feels like we havent seen it before.
You want that element of scariness, that youre in new territory.
For Downey, a few months in New York is a homecoming of sorts.
He was born here and started his career here.
He was a cast member on the 10th season of SNL, he points out.
Its great to be back.
On the demands of seven shows a week?
If youre not early, youre very late!
My intention is not to miss a show.
They are favoring him so far.
McNealruns through November 24 at Lincoln Center Theater.
