Few actors\u2019 r\xe9sum\xe9s offer as much variety as Willem Dafoe, an on-screen presence who seems unclassifiable\u2014it\u2019s simply not enough to dub him \u201cchameleonic\u201d or \u201cversatile.\u201d Just look at his three Academy Award nominations, a triptych of deeply felt acting: 1986\u2019s \u201cPlatoon,\u201d 2000\u2019s \u201cShadow of a Vampire,\u201d and now this year\u2019s \u201cThe Florida Project\u201d from A24. Written and directed by Sean Baker, the critical darling stars Dafoe as the manager of a rundown motel in Florida, just out of reach of Walt Disney World. On this final leg of the 2018 Oscars race, we are thrilled to welcome a true cinematic legend to the podcast.\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features intimate, inspirational interviews with some of the most exciting actors and awards contenders working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nIn the Envelope Twitter: twitter.com/InTheEnvelope\nBackstage Twitter: twitter.com/backstage\nFacebook: facebook.com/backstage\nInstagram: instagram.com/backstagecast\nYouTube: youtube.com/user/backstagecasting