Harrison Ford, Glen Powell and the Comedy Actor Roundtable

Key Points:

• Harrison Ford, now 83, appreciates how TV roles like his on "Shrinking" have made him feel more familiar and approachable to fans, contrasting with the usual autograph and photo requests he used to receive.
• The actors at THR's Comedy Actor Emmy Roundtable, including Glen Powell, Owen Wilson, Zach Braff, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Riz Ahmed, shared humorous and candid stories about fame, fan interactions, and the challenges of their careers.
• They discussed the pressures of auditions, the importance of confidence and discipline, and the emotional rollercoaster of early success, with many emphasizing the need to separate the experience of making art from its public reception.
• The group reflected on anonymity, fame, and the desire for normalcy, with Ford noting that acting like a normal person often prevents unwanted attention, while Ahmed recently chose to stop hiding and embrace visibility.
• Conversations also touched on the actors’ aspirations beyond Hollywood, including Abdul-Mateen’s dream of owning a farm, and the camaraderie and joy found in collaborative ensemble work like "Shrinking."