June 12, 2025
Sopranos Actor Matt Del Negro on Playing Cops & Prison Guards on TV
Locked In with Ian BickAbout this episode
Matt Del Negro talks about what it’s like playing cops and prison guards on TV, the research that goes into it, and what he’s learned. #ActingCareer #Sopranos #TVRoles #TrueCrime #HollywoodStories #CharacterStudy #InsidePrisons #entertainmentindustry Thank you to LUCY for sponsoring today’s episode: Let’s level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to HTTP://LUCY.CO/IANBICK and use promo code (IANBICK) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. Connect with Matt Del Negro: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattydel/?hl=en Website: https://www.10000nos.com/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: https://convictclothing.net/collections/convict-clothing-x-ian-bick Timestamps: 00:00:00 Insights on Overcoming Rejection in Acting 00:05:01 Inspiring Stories from a Compassionate Lawyer 00:10:18 Discovering a Passion for Acting 00:15:12 Journey to Becoming an Actor: From Film Studies to New York Grind 00:20:26 Navigating Uncertainty in an Acting Career 00:25:16 The Value of Non-Celebrity Guests in Podcasts 00:29:53 Discovering Passion for Acting 00:35:09 The Benefits and Limitations of Virtual Communities 00:40:39 Evolution of TV Watching: From Sopranos to Streaming 00:45:28 Navigating Racial Tensions in 90s TV Shows 00:50:40 Inside the Realities of Police Work and TV Show Accuracy 00:55:36 Margot Robbie's Method Acting: Behind the Scenes 01:01:15 Filming 'Mayor of Kingstown' in a Real Prison 01:05:35 Realism in Film Casting and Performance 01:12:34 Navigating Career Changes and Industry Perceptions 01:16:10 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Consistent Mindset 01:20:59 Resilience in the Face of Rejection Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices