About this episode
Billy Crudup discusses his role in the film Jay Kelly and reflects on his career and collaborations.
Billy Crudup delivers an unforgettable performance in the new film Jay Kelly. The Emmy-winning actor, who stars alongside George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Laura Dern, opens up about working with the film’s powerhouse ensemble and collaborating with director Noah Baumbach. Crudup shares what it was like seeing Louis Partridge play a younger version of himself — and reflects on his early career, from the New York theater scene to his breakout roles in Almost Famous and Without Limits. He also dishes on why he avoided the press and ’90s magazine covers for years. Video episodes are available on the Still Watching Netflix YouTube Channel. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.
People in this episode
Host: Krista Smith
Guest: Billy Crudup
Topics covered
- film
- acting
- career
- collaboration
- theater
- interviews
Keywords
- Billy Crudup
- Jay Kelly
- Noah Baumbach
- acting
- theater
- Almost Famous
- Without Limits
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Jay Kelly, Almost Famous, Without Limits
More episodes of Skip Intro with Krista Smith
- Jennifer Lopez (Office Romance) · June 8, 2026 · 33 min
- Brett Goldstein (Office Romance) · June 4, 2026 · 33 min
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Man on Fire) · May 4, 2026 · 35 min
- Charlize Theron (APEX) · April 30, 2026 · 26 min
- Kate Hudson (Running Point Season 2) · April 23, 2026 · 36 min
- Carey Mulligan (BEEF Season 2) · April 20, 2026 · 40 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Skip Intro with Krista Smith podcast page.