Nick Offerman Likens Wrestling To Jazz Improv
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is a new series on AppleTV where Nick Offerman plays Jinx, a former pro wrestler and the father of Margo. The series also stars Nicole Kidman.
On set, Offerman learned from Chavo Guerrero and Chris Jericho, who also has a part in the series.
Speaking to Jericho on Talk Is Jericho, Offerman discussed the beauty and improvisation of pro wrestling.
“When I would choreograph and participate in stage combat, whether with swords or hand-to-hand, the most important thing is your trust. I found the same thing with wrestlers. The first thing you do is establish that we have eye contact, we’re all on the same page, and nobody is going to throw a move until you know everybody is ready, and that keeps everyone safe.
“I really liken it to improv. It’s improv, but it’s like improving a jazz dance or performance. You have a vocabulary of moves or notes, so you’re not just going to flip out and do something crazy. You know you have three moves to get back to a hip check. It’s fascinating to learn because you trust each other, and you pick your moves based on your body size, strengths, and weaknesses. The way you choose to do that is where your style comes in. My style turned out to be slow and clumsy. That makes me a perfect collaborator with talented people.”
Jericho previously revealed that he auditioned for the role of Jinx.
Fans can find Offerman’s comments about Chavo by clicking here.
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