Q. Were you surprised, Charlize, at how easily you fit into the world of this film that Seth directed, co-wrote and co-starred in?
SETH MACFARLANE I think that’s more due to Charlize’s versatility. For me, as a relatively inexperienced actor, I could not have had a better partner, who found the Goldilocks zone for both of us.
CHARLIZE THERON Don’t you ever call me Goldilocks again.
Charlize, are you a fan of Seth’s style of humor?
THERON Yeah, I’m a huge “Family Guy” fan.
MACFARLANE God, who says that anymore?
Seth, which of Charlize’s films suggested she was a great comic actress? “Monster”? “The Cider House Rules”?
THERON He was looking at “Reindeer Games,” O.K.?
MACFARLANE All of my research came from “The Astronaut’s Wife.” It was the same process I used for “Ted”: It was important that this be somebody who was able to bring a sincerity to the character, and the jokes carry themselves if you have that.
This is a period comedy set in the Wild West, and Charlize, you’re a female gunslinger?
SETH MACFARLANE I think that’s more due to Charlize’s versatility. For me, as a relatively inexperienced actor, I could not have had a better partner, who found the Goldilocks zone for both of us.
CHARLIZE THERON Don’t you ever call me Goldilocks again.
Charlize, are you a fan of Seth’s style of humor?
THERON Yeah, I’m a huge “Family Guy” fan.
MACFARLANE God, who says that anymore?
Seth, which of Charlize’s films suggested she was a great comic actress? “Monster”? “The Cider House Rules”?
THERON He was looking at “Reindeer Games,” O.K.?
MACFARLANE All of my research came from “The Astronaut’s Wife.” It was the same process I used for “Ted”: It was important that this be somebody who was able to bring a sincerity to the character, and the jokes carry themselves if you have that.
This is a period comedy set in the Wild West, and Charlize, you’re a female gunslinger?