Podcast: Jason Issacs on ‘Mass’ and Embracing Connection in the Aftermath of Tragedy

As Jason Issacs describes, Mass “is a little film that occupies a gigantic emotional landscape”

From writer and first-time director Fran Kranz, Mass picks up six years after a tragic incident when Jason Issacs and Martha Plimpton, the parents of the victim meet in a church basement with Reed Briney and Ann Dowd, the parents of the boy who committed the crime against their son

With the camera close and the tension building, the quartet peels back the layers of pent-up emotion with blistering honesty.

Issacs portrays his character’s grief with a quiet stoicism that slowly unravels at pleasantries gives way to new truths—with much of the emotion playing across Issac’s face, a phenomenal performance from one of our finest character actors.

In our interview, Issacs discusses Mass’ ever-relevant themes of connection and empathy and crafting his character with the help of his director and a close bond with his costars.

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