Bob Odenkirk on NORMAL, Mystery Stories & Sheriff Ulysses

This week on Directors Cut Radio, Dan Gutierrez sits down with Bob Odenkirk to talk about Normal, the new neo-western thriller directed by Ben Wheatley.
Bob discusses what first hooked him about the film’s central mystery, why the story stands apart from traditional action movies, and how Normal evolves from a small-town crime story into something much bigger and more unpredictable. He also talks about collaborating with writer Derek Kolstad and director Ben Wheatley, whose style helped balance action, suspense, and grounded character moments throughout the film.
The conversation also touches on Sheriff Ulysses, a character Bob says feels closer to his real age and life experience than many of the roles he’s played before, including Saul Goodman.
If you’re a fan of crime thrillers, neo-westerns, and smart character-driven action films, this episode is worth the listen.
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Bob Odenkirk on NORMAL, Mystery Stories & Sheriff Ulysses
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