Chris Diamantopoulos | A Sweet Toast to Dionysus
On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Chris Diamantopoulos from the Prime Video show “The Sticky”, where he co-stars alongside Margo Martindale. Chris is known for roles in films such as “Red Notice”, “The Three Stooges”, and as the voice of Mickey Mouse. We chat about Chris’ career trajectory, his role in the Prime Video series “The Sticky”, and personal anecdotes about his family, his Greek heritage, and being able to be around his kids while doing voiceover work from his home studio. Additionally, he shares insights from working with George Clooney, his approach to acting, and his future aspirations as a performer.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
01:53 Chris's Role in Red Notice
05:59 Voice Acting During COVID
11:12 The Sticky: A Unique Show
14:20 Greek Heritage and Family
19:05 Early Acting Career
22:13 Inspiration from Film and TV
24:14 Landing the Role in The Three Stooges
27:06 Reflecting on Career Shifts
27:38 Voicing Mickey Mouse: A Dream Role
29:49 Working with George Clooney
32:51 Audition Insights and Mentorship
39:56 Directorial Aspirations
41:44 The Seven Questions
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Chris Diamantopoulos
Actor
A true shapeshifter with a diverse career, actor Chris Diamantopoulos continues to find success in TV, Film, Broadway, animation, narration, and commercial work. He can be seen as JQ in Peacock’s MRS. DAVIS as well as starring in highly anticipated MGM feature THE BOYS IN THE BOAT, directed by acclaimed filmmaker George Clooney. Chris was most recently cast as the lead in THE STICKY, an upcoming Amazon show produced by Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis. He most recently starred alongside Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds in the hit Netflix film RED NOTICE. The globe-trotting heist thriller is Netflix’s biggest and most watched blockbuster to date, breaking viewership records upon release. Chris is instantly recognizable from his work on the critically acclaimed HBO comedy series SILICON VALLEY, where he portrayed infamous series regular RUSS HANNEMAN, for which he also is the face of the real-life tequila TRÉS COMAS.
Ever the chameleon, Chris maintains a standout TV career, recently seen starring opposite Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes in the acclaimed Netflix limited series TRUE STORY, which ruled Netflix’s “Top 10” charts. Prior, Chris starred in Bryan Cranston’s THE DANGEROUS BOOK FOR BOYS on Amazon, Pop TV's LET'S GET PHYSICAL opposite Jane Seymour, and the critically acclaimed period drama series GOOD GIRLS REVOLT for Amazon Studios. In addition to his noteworthy performance in SILICON VALLEY, Chris has proven himself to be an experienced comedy star, having played memorable characters on the Netflix revival of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and the f… Read More
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