William Forsyth

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  • [Deep dive] Steven Seagal's ego, lack of self-awareness, and control on set: The hosts extensively dissect Seagal's behavior, including his inconsistent Italian accent, his alleged cutting of William Forsyth's scenes, his demands during an SNL Hans & Franz sketch (he insisted on beating them up), and his unique refusal to take any punches in fight scenes, comparing him to other action stars. (Estimated 15+ minutes) (Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt)
  • [Deep dive] William Forsyth's performance as Richie and Seagal's insecurity: The hosts heap praise on Forsyth's terrifying and captivating performance as the villain Richie. They discuss the well-known story of Seagal allegedly demanding that Forsyth's scenes be cut due to perceived upstaging, leading to the film's brevity and montages, drawing parallels to Ledger's Joker vs. Bale's Batman. (Estimated 7-8 minutes) (Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt)
  • [Funny moment] Seagal's absurd Italian accent and character choices: Bill and Kyle repeatedly mock Seagal's inconsistent and over-the-top accent, comparing it to 'Roberto Benigni meets Chef Boyardee with like some Super Mario.' The image of a Brooklyn-native William Forsyth receiving accent pointers from Seagal is a particular highlight. (Observational humor, absurdity) (Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt)

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