Oscar Isaac: Ghostly Gags & Parenthood's Tough Lessons

Oscar Isaac recently recounted his memorable experience playing a ghost in a play, confessing he intentionally tried to make his co-star break character. He expressed no remorse for the mischievous antics, finding them a way to keep long performances fresh. Isaac also spoke about the surprisingly joyful process of filming Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' noting his initial apprehension that the lightness of the production might be inappropriate for the subject matter.

He shared how director Guillermo del Toro reassured him, explaining that playing a character without doubt felt right. Isaac also touched upon his upcoming work in the second season of 'Beef,' praising his frequent collaborator Carey Mulligan and highlighting their shared history and evolving personal lives throughout their previous projects.

Further elaborating on his personal life, Isaac discussed a documentary about him titled 'King Hamlet,' made by his wife Elvira Lynn. The film captures a significant period in 2017, marked by personal loss, marriage, and the birth of their first child, alongside his challenging stage role. He also shared an amusing anecdote about his son's blunt review of 'Frankenstein' and his surprising use of a film quote to describe sibling dynamics.