Popcorn With Peter Travers Season 11 Episode 20 Jeff Daniels on 'The Looming Tower,' politics and iconic roles throughout his career

Popcorn with Peter Travers is a renowned talk show, and season 11 episode 20 spans over an intriguing conversation between Peter Travers and Jeff Daniels, an American actor, and musician. The episode 'Jeff Daniels on The Looming Tower, politics, and iconic roles throughout his career' takes the audience on a journey through Daniels' intriguing career spanning Hollywood's filmographies and Broadway performances.

The episode begins with the discussion of Daniels' role in the Hulu series 'The Looming Tower.' Daniels played the character of John O' Neil, who was an FBI agent and a counter-terrorism expert. He enlightens the viewers with the concept of the series, which is based on the real-life incidents that occurred during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Throughout the conversation, Daniels shares a lot of interesting stories that he discovered while preparing for his role. He explicitly mentions how the show emphasizes the CIA and FBI rivalry and its impact on the mishaps during 9/11 that affected the entire world.

As the episode unfolds, the conversation shifts to Daniels' experience in the world of politics, whereby he shares some of his perceptions on American politics and government functioning. He also explains how his experience in the politics- the ins and outs of US political systems- has helped him portray his roles in a political background accurately. Daniels' understanding of politics is not limited to his acting- he sheds light on how he contributes to the political scenario of his hometown, Michigan residents.

Moreover, the episode captivates the audience's interest by focusing on Daniels' remarkable performance in various filmographies, including 'Terms of Endearment,' 'The Purple Rose of Cairo,' and many more. Daniels talks about how he bagged a role in 'Terms of Endearment' while he was still getting settled in New York. He also shares the story of how he landed his role in the Woody Allen film, 'The Purple Rose of Cairo,' and his experience working with the legendary director.

Additionally, Daniels shares his thoughts on his famous role in the film 'Dumb and Dumber,' which is still considered a classic comedy today. He shares anecdotes from the set where he had to work with his co-star, Jim Carrey, and how working with him pushed him to perform better and brought out the best in him.

Towards the end of the episode, the conversation shifts to Daniels' love for music and his role in the Broadway musical 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' He talks about how critical music is in his life and how it helped him get through a difficult time in his career. Daniels also shares his thoughts on his character Atticus Finch and how the role has transformed his life. Overall, the episode brims with intriguing insight into the world of television, film, and theater, as shared by Jeff Daniels - an actor who has given some of the most memorable portrayals in all these mediums.

In conclusion, 'Popcorn with Peter Travers season 11 episode 20' featuring Jeff Daniels on 'The Looming Tower,' politics, and iconic roles throughout his career' is an unmissable episode for Jeff Daniels' fans and anyone who is interested in the world of entertainment. It's a fascinating and insightful conversation pay that highlights some of the most interesting aspects of the actor's life and career.