Showbiz wanted Billy Crudup for his looks. He had other ideas

Actor Billy Crudup discusses how playing a media executive on "The Morning Show" has given him perspective as a performer.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 15, 2021 It was 'crystal clear' showbiz wanted Billy Crudup for his looks. He had other ideas Early in his career, a dispiriting meeting left "The Morning Show" star "cautious" about fame. Now he's learning how to let down his guard. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: Selma Blair faces MS with humor, strength and messy honesty in new documentary "Introducing, Selma Blair," directed by Rachel Fleit, chronicles the "Cruel Intentions" actor's journey with multiple sclerosis. SHARE       READ MORE Did Brittany Murphy marry a 'con man'? His ex says she barely escaped a similar fate "What Happened, Brittany Murphy?" explores the actor's mysterious death and her relationship with Simon Monjack, who died just six months later. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Adele returns with all the breakup feels on 'Easy on Me': Listen Adele's first new song in six years, "Easy on Me," is the lead single from her forthcoming album, "30," due Nov. 19. SHARE       READ MORE How Pink Cat became the Gen Z Garfield Saba Moeel, the artist behind the Instagram page @PinkCatDaily, explains the ethos behind Pink Cat and her book, "Don't Care Didn't Ask Plus I'm Baby." SHARE       READ MORE For those needing a U.S. visa, how bad is the backlog? Ask the Danish String Quartet The Danish String Quartet is set to tour the West Coast, but only after a wild ride through the realities of COVID-19 travel planning. SHARE       READ MORE Cher wants her Sonny & Cher royalties, and she's suing Sonny Bono's widow to get them In Cher's $1-million lawsuit against Mary Bono, she accuses Sonny Bono's widow of undoing provisions from her divorce settlement entitling her to royalties. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US