Comedians always make the best dramatic actors.

Linda also works as atherapistherself, having to listen to others misery while dealing with her own.

His character was described as stoic and cold by viewers, a perfect counterbalance to Byrnes unraveling character.

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Conan OBrien as Rose Byrnes therapist?

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He was so engaged in the creative process, really wanted to work, and thought out the scenes.

Conan O’Brien and Rose Byrne posing at Sundance, promoting their brutal film.

He was such a great scene partner.

It sounds corny, but he really was, the actress stated.

I walked away and I thought, these are real, powerful, strong artists.

Rose Byrne in an intense scene from a film at Sundance, highlighting her dramatic performance.

And I was so moved to work with them.

It was an amazing experience, just to be with them and watch them work, the comedian said.

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I thought Id won a contest.

Conan O’Brien discussing film at Sundance, wearing a blue shirt and blazer, city skyline in the background.

Ive often thought Conan would make a good dramatic actor, one wrote.

Conan is finally at a point where he wants to say yes to a lot of new things.

He calls it his radical yes phase, another explained.

Conan O’Brien in a black jacket against a blue background, related to Sundance film event, smiling.

Let the summer of Conan begin!

Others were already nominating him for an Oscar.

Hosting in 2025, nominated in 2026?

Rose Byrne at Sundance Film Festival, wearing a gray fur coat against a branded backdrop.

That would be pretty cool, a netizen wrote.

Imagine Conan wins an Oscar and hosts the Oscars within a year of each other.

yo let this happen!

Rose Byrne in a fur coat, looking thoughtful in a warmly lit setting.

Cant wait to see it.

Netizens took to social media to express their excitement as the movies first reviews rolled out

Text expressing excitement about Conan’s new film at Sundance.

“Comment by MattTheSmithers on Conan O’Brien and Rose Byrne film: ‘That was not the story I was expecting from the title.'

“Reddit user comment discussing an intense and interesting film.

“Screengrab of a comment praising Rose Byrne’s performances, highlighting her underrated talent.

“Screenshot of a comment reading ‘Nominate my man for the Oscar now, I dare you’ related to Conan O’Brien’s film at Sundance.

Text comment expressing excitement for Conan O’Brien’s serious role in a movie, mentioning personal background.

Text expressing skepticism about taking Conan O’Brien seriously in a movie.

Audience reaction highlighting comedians as top dramatic actors, referencing “Brutal” film at Sundance.

“Review praising new Conan O’Brien film as excellent and jaw-droppingly good, mentioned by Grand-Pen7946.

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Text comment questioning Conan’s serious role in a film drama at Sundance.

“Comment mentions Josh Safdie’s involvement and dark comedy with Conan O’Brien, raising anticipation for film.

“Comment praising Rose Byrne’s comedic talents in various films.

Text expressing excitement for Conan O’Brien and Rose Byrne’s film.

Text praising Conan O’Brien’s talent in the “brutal” film that amazed audiences at Sundance, highlighting his potential.

“Comment comparing the film to typical A24 movie plots.”

Text expressing excitement for Conan O’Brien as “Best Supporting Actor Oscar Award winner.

Kommentar lobt Rose Byrnes Leistung in “Physical” und ihre Karriere.

Comment expressing anticipation for the Conan O’Brien and Rose Byrne film by A24.

“A screenshot of a humorous comment about a film by Conan O’Brien and Rose Byrne.