Damages – Pilot (feat. Erik Anderson)

About this episode

Kevin Jacobsen and guest Erik Anderson discuss Glenn Close's performance in the pilot episode of Damages.

It's time to explore the World According to Glenn . I'm Kevin Jacobsen, Glenn Close is my favorite actress, and this show is all about exploring the career of one of the finest actors of her generation. Each episode, I'm joined by a guest as we dive into one of Glenn's movies, TV shows, or stage productions, going chronologically through her career, discussing her performance, and assessing the project itself. This week, AwardsWatch editor-in-chief Erik Anderson joins to discuss Glenn's instantly iconic performance as Patty Hewes in the pilot of Damages ! We delve into the significance of a movie star of Glenn's caliber agreeing to star on a drama series in the late 2000s, how the heightened theatrics of the pilot sets up the rest of the series, how Patty Hewes is a synthesis of Glenn's great performances that came before, and so much more! Support Kevin Jacobsen on Patreon ! Follow The World According to Glenn on Twitter , Instagram , and Bluesky Theme Music: "Orchestral Podcast Intro" by DTChords

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Jacobsen

Guest: Erik Anderson

Topics covered

• Glenn Close
• Damages
• TV drama
• acting performance
• career exploration

Keywords

• Glenn Close
• Damages
• Erik Anderson
• TV series
• acting
• pilot episode
• performance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Damages, Patty Hewes