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[Dan Levy on Fashion Fiascos, Emotional Tributes, and His New Comedy 'Big Mistakes']-[Dan Levy's Phobia of Being Blackmailed into Organized Crime Inspired Big Mistakes (Extended)]

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The Unvarnished Reality of Fashion Shows

Dan Levy opens the conversation by demystifying the perceived glamour of high-profile fashion events. Despite appearing composed in social media posts—such as his appearance at a Celine show—Levy admits to finding himself in "very uncomfortable situations." He recounts the physical toll of attending these events, noting that the "Canadian in me" leads him to be overly polite, resulting in him wearing heavy wool coats even in sweltering heat. He describes a humorous struggle where he becomes so overheated that he cannot remove his jacket, leaving him to sweat through his clothes while guests can feel the heat "emanating out" from him.

Levy shares a particularly hilarious anecdote from a Loewe fashion show, where his desire to be agreeable led to a precarious seating arrangement. After being asked repeatedly to "move down" on a bench to accommodate other guests, he ended up physically hanging off the edge. He describes the experience as "quaking" while trying to maintain his balance, joking that his friend had to capture the moment on camera as he was "trembling" from the physical exertion of keeping "a full cheek off the bench" while sitting next to a K-pop star.

Honoring a Legacy

The tone shifts to a more somber note as Levy pays tribute to a recently passed legend. Reflecting on the profound loss, Levy describes her as "the greatest" and "irreplaceable." He finds comfort in the "outpouring" of love from the public, noting that the collective grief stems from the fact that "everyone felt like they kind of knew her." He highlights her versatility as a performer, praising her ability to handle characters, improvisation, and comedy with unparalleled talent.

Creative Origins of 'Big Mistakes'

Levy transitions to his new Netflix show, Big Mistakes, explaining that the premise was born from an "irrational fear of being blackmailed into organized crime." He jokes that he would be "instantly killed" if he were ever involved in such a world, and he channeled that personal incompetence into his character.

Collaborating with Rachel Sennett, whom he calls "one of the freshest voices in comedy," Levy crafted a show about two siblings thrust into the criminal underworld. In a "stunning turn of events," Levy cast himself as a pastor—a creative choice he made because "no one's handing me action scripts." He candidly discusses the surreal nature of performing stunts, admitting that he relies on professional stunt doubles to do the "hard work" before he steps in to make it look real.

Finally, Levy expresses his awe at working with the iconic Laurie Metcalf. He reveals that the cast often "couldn't keep a straight face" during filming. Drawing from his experience on Schitt's Creek, he explains how he learned to navigate these moments by letting his character "find the person amusing," a technique that helps maintain professionalism while dealing with such an incredibly funny co-star.

🎯Key Sentences

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Always love seeing you.
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I like seeing what you're up to.
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I committed to the look.
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I'm Canadian, so I'll just agree to anything.
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Couldn't remember a thing.
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📝Key Phrases

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what you're up to
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bad track record
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laughing his ass off
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prop myself up
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worst case scenario
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📖 Transcript

Come on.
Yeah, they love you.
Come on.
Welcome back.
Always love seeing you.
Always love seeing you.

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