ZORISTAR #8: Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs stars as Archibald Leach in the limited series "Archie," streaming on Brit Box. While the name Archie Leach may not ring any bells, as Cary Grant, he was one of the most iconic movie stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Jason and I do a deep dive into how he embodied a beloved movie star who presented himself to the world as a suave and sophisticated man but, in real life, was the opposite of that. The conversation gives way to bigger issues surrounding unhealed childhood trauma and how it can manifest in adults, famous or not. We touch on the racist implications of his Lucius Malfoy character in Harry Potter, the issue of whether non-Jewish actors should be allowed to play Jewish roles, and why he has not posted on social media since October 7, 2023. Host, Producer: Zorianna Kit Editor, Producer: Amy Rapeer