Actor John Turturro, who plays Irving, has a long history with Christopher Walken, collaborating in past films and recently pitching Walken for the show. Walken expressed surprise and delight at learning about Turturro's role in the casting process. Their deep-rooted friendship, built over decades as young actors in New York, enhances their portrayal of characters that share a bond. The chemistry they've developed has clearly translated into their performances, as evidenced by their Emmy nominations following the show's first season.
I've known John for a very long time - 40 or 50 years. We were young actors, going around New York looking for work. He's a terrific director.
You can tell when you see people together that they've known each other a long time, that they like each other, they laugh at each other's jokes.
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