Interview with Marti Matulis, who plays Vane on "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew"
4Actor Marti Matulis has carved a unique path in Hollywood, specializing in the intricate art of creature suit performance. In a recent interview with journalist Nick Williams, Matulis offered a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of embodying characters hidden beneath layers of prosthetics and costumes. His recent credits include portraying the Demon in the television series EVIL and a role in the upcoming film Red One. Star Wars fans will recognize him as the imposing pirate "Vane" in The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Guest: Marti Matulis, the actor known for creature-suit performances in Star Wars, Star Trek, and more.
Interviewer: Nick Williams, Temple of Geek
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:17 Welcoming Marti Matulis
0:00:33 Marti's career and specialty
0:01:33 Marti's background in Star Trek
0:02:49 Networking in the industry
0:03:56 Favorite creature suit roles
0:04:50 The process of getting into creature suits
0:07:34 The art of creature acting
0:08:04 Memorable moments on set
0:10:28 Working with Carl Weathers on The Mandalorian
0:11:54 Scene partners and filming experiences
0:14:18 Childhood dreams and filming in the Star Wars universe
0:16:50 Skeleton Crew and spoilers
0:17:09 Working on Skeleton Crew
0:18:19 The Volume and its impact on set
0:19:13 The vibe of Skeleton Crew and working with kids
0:20:42 The kids' impact on the show
0:21:20 Fandom and divisiveness
0:24:05 The first episode and childlike wonder
0:24:54 The mystery of the show
0:28:11 Speculations and theories
0:29:23 Disney's secrecy and fan theories
0:30:50 Confrontation with Smee in episode two
0:33:17 The droid Smee and visual references
0:34:16 Port Borgo and the Pirate World
0:36:04 Practical Sets versus the Volume
0:37:11 References and callbacks
0:38:10 Nostalgia and Easter eggs
0:41:42 Spoilers and NDA
0:42:13 Anticipation for upcoming episodes
0:45:15 The timeline of Skeleton Crew
0:46:31 Vane's character and survival instincts
0:47:02 The industry and filming timeline
0:47:26 The reality of working in the industry
0:50:18 The gig economy and uncertainty
0:51:44 The "face burn" idea and potential return
0:53:10 The crew's passion for Star Wars
0:54:45 Positive experiences on set
0:56:23 Excitement for Skeleton Crew and fresh content
0:56:52 Conclusion and thanks
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