{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fon-creativity-a-scadcast-with-paula-wallace.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Ftoby-jones-MXdCB9zj","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"From Harry Potter to Mr Bates: Toby Jones on Creative Versatility","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0df8210e-ffe2-450f-a8ee-abb4dbb1a36f/d6afb878-cb39-483a-b7c1-b7a655cc0b5d/on-creativity-blue-v3.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"How does an actor disappear into a role?\n\nIn this episode of On Creativity, SCAD President Paula Wallace sits down with the legendary Toby Jones at the SCAD Lacoste Film Festival. Known for his incredible range and \"chameleonic\" ability to inhabit complex characters, Toby discusses the delicate balance between technical precision and emotional truth.\n\nFrom his iconic voice work as Dobby in Harry Potter and his role as Claudius Templesmith in The Hunger Games, to his recent powerhouse performance in the cultural phenomenon Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Toby shares the creative philosophies that have defined his career. This is an essential listen for actors, writers, and anyone fascinated by the psychology of performance.\n\nKey Topics Covered:\n\nThe Process of Transformation: How Toby builds a character from the ground up.\n\nVoice Acting vs. Physical Acting: Finding the soul of a character through sound and movement.\n\nThe Impact of Social Drama: Reflections on the real-world success of Mr Bates vs The Post Office.\n\nLessons from the SCAD Lacoste Film Festival: Toby’s advice for the next generation of creative artists."}