Thomas Mannhas kept very busy ever since appearing inIt’s King of a Funny Storyback in 2010 and then really making waves in 2012 when he headlinedProject X. Mann’s been filling his resume with a well-rounded assortment of big, studio blockbusters likeBeautiful CreaturesandKong: Skull Island, and also smaller, independent films, a personal favorite beingMe and Earl and the Dying Girl.
Now Mann is back on the festival circuit with a new Netflix movie,The Land of Steady Habitsdirected byNicoleHolofcener. It starsBen Mendelsohnas Anders Hill, a man who leaves his wife, family and job behind in search of some excitement and freedom. However, when he gets it, it’s not as satisfying as he had hoped and he winds up lost and questioning who he is as a person, and also specifically as a father. Mann steps in as Anders' son, Preston, a character who’s also having a tough time figuring out where he fits in and what he hopes to accomplish next.
While at the Toronto International Film Festival for the world premiere of the movie, I got the chance to have an extended chat with Mann aboutThe Land of Steady Habits, working with Mendelsohn, their shared love of hip hop, what he likes to watch on Netflix, and so much more. You can catch it all in the video at the top of this article. There’s also a breakdown of everything discussed below.
The Land of Steady Habitsalso starsEdie Falco,Charlie Tahan,Connie Britton,Bill Camp, andElizabeth Marvel. The film is available to watch on Netflix right now.
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