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Sharon Stone's Acting Secret: Summoning the Dead?
24 Sep
Summary
- Sharon Stone helped Marc Maron access grief for a film scene.
- Maron's late partner, director Lynn Shelton, was honored during filming.
- Stone told Maron to 'do the scene to Lynn' and she'd be there.
Marc Maron shared a profound experience on set with Sharon Stone, where the veteran actress helped him tap into profound grief for a scene in the film 'In Memoriam.' This emotional breakthrough occurred while filming a movie that deals with mortality.
Maron admitted to being intimidated by the prospect of acting alongside Stone, especially for a scene requiring intense emotion. He struggled to access the necessary tears for his performance, prompting Stone's unique approach.
Stone acknowledged Maron's personal loss, referring to his late partner, director Lynn Shelton, who passed away in 2020. She encouraged Maron to perform the scene as if Shelton were present, promising her support.
This direction led to an intensely emotional experience for Maron, resulting in uncontrollable crying during the scene. He described Stone's ability to 'summon the dead' as instrumental in their shared performance and his tribute to Shelton.
