First to Laugh with Matt Johnson & Stavros Halkias
The A24 Podcast

First to Laugh with Matt Johnson & Stavros Halkias

Aug 12, 2026
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Topics covered include: Flat hierarchies, having little child liar’s brain, plausible deniability, the golden era of TI-83 calculators, Stavros’ first script “Greek Town,” creative interpretations of The Odyssey, spending three years developing a standup special, the magic of capturing something you can’t repeat, first impressions of Dominic Sessa on set of Tony , real life dynamics mirroring the film's cast, being as invincible as a Clorox bottle, Leo Woodall’s pitch perfect performance, and finding Antonio Banderas mid-shoot playing piano and singing for his hosts in Provincetown.

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A24
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