Giovanni Ribisi On Pushing the Envelope For Season Two of 'Sneaky Pete' | In Studio

In this interview, host Kevin Kenny talks with actor Giovanni Ribisi about his role in the TV series Sneaky Pete. Ribisi shares the show's journey from a CBS project to its revival on Amazon, highlighting Bryan Cranston's involvement. He discusses his transition from film to television, influenced by the changing landscape of TV production. Ribisi also reflects on his career choices, lifestyle changes, and his experiences directing episodes of Sneaky Pete. The conversation provides insights into the show's second season, emphasizing its complex storylines and character development.

What was the original network for Sneaky Pete before it moved to Amazon?

• HBO

• CBS

• Netflix

• NBC

Who was a major influence for Giovanni Ribisi to join Sneaky Pete?

• Graham Yost

• James Digas

• Bryan Cranston

• Seth Gordon

What changed Giovanni Ribisi's view on television?

• The rise of reality TV

• The influence of his family

• The decline of blockbuster films

• Platforms like Amazon and Netflix

What era of films did Giovanni Ribisi grow up watching?

• The 60s

• The 70s

• The 90s

• The 80s

What was Giovanni Ribisi's approach to taking on new roles?

• Focusing only on film roles

• Working outside his comfort zone

• Following popular trends

• Staying within his comfort zone

Which role does Giovanni Ribisi find most important at the moment?

• His role in Sneaky Pete

• His role in Saving Private Ryan

• His role in Boiler Room

• His role in Ted

What new focus has Giovanni Ribisi taken on in his career?

• Acting in comedies

• Producing music

• Directing

• Writing scripts

What is a key theme in Sneaky Pete Season 2?

• A romantic comedy

• A courtroom drama

• A heist

• A family reunion

What unique challenge does Giovanni face in his role in Sneaky Pete?

• Working with a new director

• Learning a new language

• Shooting in multiple locations

• Playing a dual character

What is Giovanni Ribisi's attitude towards directing?

• He finds it too challenging

• He is very passionate about it

• He finds it uninteresting

• He prefers acting