{"id":1260,"date":"2013-10-24T03:38:51","date_gmt":"2013-10-24T03:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/?p=1260"},"modified":"2013-10-31T04:03:14","modified_gmt":"2013-10-31T04:03:14","slug":"jim-piddock-family-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/jim-piddock-family-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Jim Piddock ~ Family Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1256\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1256\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1256  \" alt=\"Jim Piddock as Mr. Pfister \" src=\"http:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/piddock4-png-225x171.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"171\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jim Piddock as Mr. Pfister<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Jim Piddock is executive producer, writer and star of HBO\u2019s hit comedy series &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00DQEHKZ0\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00DQEHKZ0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amunow-20\" target=\"_blank\">Family Tree<\/a><em>.&#8221;\u00a0<\/em>The first season is available on DVD and digital starting October 29. To celebrate,\u00a0Jim agreed to a written interview with Amused Now about his stage work, films and television series projects. We\u2019re thrilled to share that interview with you.<\/p>\n<p>Cynthia :\u00a0You created the show with Christopher Guest. When did the two of you decide to work together and create the show? What was your inspiration for the series?<\/p>\n<p>Jim:\u00a0<em>We had lunch a couple of years ago and, because Christopher was doing some delving into his own family tree at the time, we talked about the idea of writing something about a young, rootless, somewhat impressionable man trying to find his bearings through investigating his genealogy. The inspiration was simply that we could see the comic possibilities of the subject matter and that it also contained the more universal and serious themes of questioning who we are, where we fit in the world, and what our place in the chain of history is. All fundamental questions that every human being thinks about at some point or other.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cynthia:\u00a0You began your career as a stage actor. Tell us about that experience.<\/p>\n<p>Jim:\u00a0<em>I started in regional theatre in England, then did a 1-man show in the U.S. that got some attention and awards. Soon after that, George C. Scott cast me in a production of &#8220;Present Laughter&#8221;\u00a0that he was directing and starring in, and I went on from there to do several other Broadway shows, including the first US production of &#8220;Noises Off.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1259\" style=\"width: 322px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1259\" class=\" wp-image-1259 \" alt=\"Jim Piddock - Family Tree\" src=\"http:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree3.jpg\" width=\"312\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree3.jpg 520w, https:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree3-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Filming &#8220;Family Tree&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Cynthia:\u00a0You continue to act on Broadway and in LA. What is it about a live audience that keeps calling you?<\/p>\n<p>Jim:\u00a0<em>Actually, I\u2019ve only returned to the stage twice in the last 5 years and for very, very short runs. Both were projects originated and directed by my friend Eric Idle. One was a 40th year anniversary tribute to Monty Python, called \u201cAn Evening Without Monty Python,\u201d which we did for a couple of weeks in L.A. and a week on Broadway. The other was \u201cWhat About Dick?,\u201d a staged reading, with the amazing cast of Eric, Billy Connolly, Eddie Izzard, Jane Leeves, Tracey Ullmann, Tim Curry, Emily Mortimer, and little old me. We then did it again a couple of years later, and filmed it for DVD and internet release (which you can buy right now), with the addition of Russell Brand and Sophie Winkleman, who took over from Emily who was unavailable the second time round.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cynthia:\u00a0Stage acting sounds so serious. Why did you transition into films and comedy? Who can we credit with influencing you?<\/p>\n<p>Jim:\u00a0<em>I always wanted to work more on the big and small screen. And I always had a flair for comedy, even on stage, so I tend to do more of that. Although, I also do a fair amount of drama. Especially when it comes to my writing. In terms of comic influences, I\u2019d say Peter Cook and Dudley Moore would be big. And Monty Python.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cynthia:\u00a0You\u2019re a multi-talented screenwriter, producer and actor. What aspect of filmmaking would you say is your true passion?<\/p>\n<p>Jim:\u00a0<em>Multi-talented sounds so grandiose. Perhaps multi-faceted is more appropriate. I honestly love doing them all. When I\u2019m in the midst of writing, I\u2019m very happy. And when I\u2019m acting in something I really like and doing a part that\u2019s challenging, I\u2019m very happy. But I always tell people that if someone held a gun to my head and told me I had to choose one, I\u2019d probably say acting &#8212; as long as I\u2019d be working a lot and getting well paid was part of the deal &#8212; because to be honest it\u2019s much easier.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1255\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1255\" class=\" wp-image-1255\" alt=\"Jim Piddock - Family Tree\" src=\"http:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree2-375x223.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree2-375x223.jpg 375w, https:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree2-375x223-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cast of &#8220;Family Tree&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Cynthia:\u00a0You have an impressive list of credits. Given all of your accomplishments, tell us about your most memorable filmmaking experience.<\/p>\n<p>Jim:\u00a0<em>My favorite two films to watch, that I\u2019m in, are \u201cBest In Show\u201d and \u201cSee This Movie.\u201d The best experience of actually making something was doing \u201cFamily Tree,\u201d because it utilized all my various skills at once and Christopher and I were effortlessly in sync throughout the whole creative process. Having said that, I also had a lot of fun making all of Chris\u2019s movies too, because it\u2019s an actor\u2019s dream to improvise with so many great, fun, talented people. And I also really enjoyed making \u201cThe Five Year Engagement,\u201d because Jason Segel and Emily Blunt and the rest of the cast were so enjoyable to be around, as was the director Nick Stoller and producer Judd Apatow. I just wish us \u201cgolden oldies\u201d playing the parents &#8212; Jacki Weaver, David Paymer, Mimi Kennedy, and myself &#8212; hadn\u2019t ended up on the cutting room floor so much. But I\u2019m fully prepared to forgive Nick and Judd, with no strings attached, if they cast me in another film!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cynthia:\u00a0So, what\u2019s up next on the horizon for Jim Piddock?<\/p>\n<p>Jim:\u00a0<em>I shot \u201cThink Like A Man Too\u201d in Las Vegas this Summer, playing Kevin Hart\u2019s butler. That comes out early next Summer. I\u2019m also hosting some shows for the Travel Channel. I\u2019ve written a 6 hour mini-series based on Tom Franklin\u2019s incredible novel \u201cHell At The Breech,\u201d and I\u2019ve just completed shooting a pilot called \u201cThe Royals\u201d in England, which is E! Channels first foray into the world of scripted drama. Quite a productive few months. And we\u2019re still trying to figure out if we\u2019re doing a second season of \u201cFamily Tree.\u201d The will is there, we\u2019re just trying to find the way.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cynthia:\u00a0We started the Amused Now blog as a place for artists to help artists by sharing information and supporting each other. We\u2019re also building a platform where independent artists can post their music, films and e-books for sale and profit from their creativity. Since Amused Now is about artists helping artists, what advice do you have for filmmakers who are just starting out?<\/p>\n<p>Jim:\u00a0<em>Keep at it. Keep moving. Develop a thick skin. And avoid non-digestible carbohydrates.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Cynthia:\u00a0Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. We appreciate your time and your spirit of sharing. Is there anything else you\u2019d like to share with our readers?<\/p>\n<p>Jim:\u00a0<em>Yes. I had a very good bowel movement this morning.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1254\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254\" class=\" wp-image-1254\" alt=\"Jim Piddock - Family Tree \" src=\"http:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree1-375x274.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree1-375x274.jpg 375w, https:\/\/amusednow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/familytree1-375x274-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chris O&#8217;Dowd star of &#8220;Family Tree&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Well Jim, I&#8217;m glad everything came out all right! I look forward to purchasing season 1 of the &#8220;Family Tree&#8221; on DVD next week. Cheers!<\/p>\n<p>Amused Now Featured Artist Series<\/p>\n<p>Jim Piddock<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/realjimpiddock\" target=\"_blank\">@realjimpiddock<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JimPiddockFans\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cynthia Kahn, Founder of Amused Now<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/Amused_Now\" target=\"_blank\">@Amused_Now<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmusedNow\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/plus.google.com\/106372266016264510992\/about\" target=\"_blank\">Google+<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/amusednow\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Click on the image and get your very own copy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00DQEHKZ0\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00DQEHKZ0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amunow-20\" target=\"_blank\">Family Tree<\/a> on Amazon.com<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00DQEHKZ0\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00DQEHKZ0&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amunow-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00DQEHKZ0&amp;Format=_SL110_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=amunow-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=amunow-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00DQEHKZ0\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jim Piddock is executive producer, writer and star of HBO\u2019s hit comedy series &#8220;Family Tree.&#8221;\u00a0The first season is available on DVD and digital starting October 29. To celebrate,\u00a0Jim agreed to a written interview with Amused Now about his stage work, films and television series projects. We\u2019re thrilled to share that interview with you. 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