Dinner for Five Season 2 Episode 1 Guests: Vince Vaughn, Cole Hauser, Brian Cox, Rory Cochrane
- March 29, 2004
Dinner for Five season 2 kicks off with a fantastic episode and an equally amazing set of guests. Vince Vaughn, Cole Hauser, Brian Cox, and Rory Cochrane join Jon Favreau at the dinner table for an evening of great conversations and irresistible laughs.
As the famous actors take their seats for the beloved series, they recount their early days in Hollywood and how they carved their paths to make it to the top. Vaughn insists that being accepted in the entertainment industry may seem an easy feat, but there's a lot of hard work and dedication that goes into it.
As the night advances, the discussion naturally shifts gear from work to family life. Vaughn shares his experiences of becoming a first-time father, and the conversation moves towards parenting and the unique experiences of raising a child.
The conversation then moves towards more fun topics, and Cole Hauser recalls how he scored the role of William J. Johns in Pitch Black. He takes the guests down the memory lane, sharing fascinating details about the making of the movie and his experience of working with the crew members.
As the food spreads on the table, the dinner becomes even more engaging, and the guests start sharing their favorite stories on communicating with directors. Brian Cox shares his experiences of working with screenwriter John Logan and director Bryan Singer on X2: X-Men United, and how his initial responses were less than positive. The discussion leads into how actors and directors collaborate to create the magic of movies.
As the guest delves further into sharing their insights into their life as actors, Rory Cochrane jumps into the conversation. He talks about his individual acting style and how he prepares for each role he takes on, especially his part in the film Argo.
As the night rolls on, the mood becomes even jollier, and Vaughn jumps in on the fun by sharing anecdotes about his famous comedies. He goes into detail about the making of Wedding Crashers and how he and Owen Wilson would improvise most of their dialogue.
As the dinner moves towards its end, the guests reflect on life in the entertainment industry, and how they've learned to balance their professional and personal lives over the years. The conversation takes a philosophical twist, where Hauser lets slip that his wife likes to say, "find the joy in all things." The guests share other sayings that have helped them throughout their careers.
In the end, as the evening comes to a close, Favreau and his guests reflect on the terrific conversations and the fantastic food they shared. Season 2, episode 1 of Dinner For Five is full of witty banter and intelligent conversations, and it’s a great start to the famous series. It's undoubtedly something that every fan of the show and every lover of exciting dinner conversations will love.