James Landry Hébert on lassoing Zendaya, reuniting with Brad Pitt, and being that guy from that thing you’ve seen: “I look different in everything”
Actor James Landry Hébert discusses his career as a prolific character performer, including working with Zendaya and reuniting with Brad Pitt. He says his ability to transform for roles means audiences often recognise him without immediately knowing his name, a quality he considers central to sustaining work across film and television.
Hébert recalls lassoing Zendaya during work on *Euphoria* and describes returning to act alongside Pitt after their earlier collaboration on *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button*. He credits his varied appearance and approach to each role for helping him avoid being typecast, while acknowledging the distinctive uncertainty and persistence required of character actors.
- Hébert reflects on life as a versatile character actor.
- He recalls working with Zendaya on *Euphoria*.
- He reunited with Brad Pitt years after *Benjamin Button*.