Louis Theroux Sits Down With Sean Penn For Wild Malibu Interview

Theroux accidentally flubbed a major interview, and there was Hollywood heavy Sean Penn in the middle of it all. This legendary documentarian had put out a teaser for his latest chat, revealing that the documentarian himself had received very rare access to Penn’s Malibu hideout for an unrestrained and unabashed one-on-one interview-gossip about Trump, Zelenskyy, Jack Nicholson, Madonna, punching photographers, jail time, smoking, and literally everything.

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This was only the second-ever “field interview” to be part of Theroux’s podcast, yet the first to be shot in the States. That alone explains how huge this is. Just that caption alone sent the internet spinning-about that just-casual mention of Penn’s history with the rather famous paparazzi altercations-Classic Sean.

Reactions poured in within minutes; far more were excited about the unexpected collab. One fan wrote, “One of the best actors Hollywood has ever produced. An amazing humanitarian too!” while another simply stated, “A legend.” Then, predictably, as the internet so loves to do, photoshopping began in earnest on Penn’s physique.”Aging beautifully. Have a quiet word with yourself,” one withering voice intoned to the critics; another responded, “He is a mature man; it is okay to get older. In fact, it is a privilege.”

And then of course crazy takes are never short. One almost seemingly referenced Penn’s infamous trip to Kyiv: “This dude is a freaking legend to go to Kyiv and personally call Zelenskyy the worst actor on the planet.” Another snide remark followed, “As if I want to listen to the idiot that gave Zelensky his Oscar.” Oof.”

Others began commenting on the “lifestyle” stuff: “Big time drinker and he loves his cigarettes. He’s also 64. All the math is right there,” appeared one user, followed by, “He’s only early 60’s … shows you what smoking does to you,” another chimed in. And the nostalgic camp said, “Jeff Spicoli is an old dude now!”

But wherever that one comment went, will be the bonafides: “Really enjoyed this pod today driving home from work. Sean seems like a really decent guy—love to have a vodka tonic with him and Louis.”

The golden ticket to these unfiltered, deeply personal interviews is still held in Theroux’s hand. Be it probing Penn on political thought or messy Hollywood shenanigans, this weird beautiful mess is something only these two can bring to life.

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No word on whether or not Madonna crashed the interview or Jack Nicholson just casually dropped by, but I wouldn’t put it past Penn with his track record.