Kieran Culkin Reflects on Disturbing First Acting Experience at Age 6

The Emmy-winning actor revealed a director insulted him during his first professional gig, a commercial about learning disabilities.

Kieran Culkin shared on the 'Smartless' podcast that his first acting job at age 6 involved a director verbally insulting him on set.
The commercial, which focused on learning disabilities, required Culkin to appear confused in front of a chalkboard while being mocked by classmates.
Instead of directing the scene appropriately, the director yelled insults like 'dummy,' 'idiot,' and 'stupid' directly at Culkin to provoke a reaction.
Culkin expressed disbelief at the director's approach, noting he was a child and not a method actor, a sentiment echoed by the podcast hosts.
The actor, known for his Emmy-winning role in 'Succession,' has reflected on the challenges of starting a career in acting at such a young age.