Jonny Pasvolsky - The Interview

This week, the lads step away from the usual movie reviews and sit down with Australian actor Jonny Pasvolsky — a career that spans film, television and stage, and one that doesn’t follow the typical Hollywood path.

Jonny Pasvolsky is best known for roles in MacLeod’s Daughters, Underbelly, Farscape, Picnic at Hanging Rock and HBO’s Westworld, where he played “Bloody Jimmy.” Over the years, he’s built a diverse acting career across Australian television, international productions and theatre, working alongside major names including Johnny Depp in the film Mordechai.

In this episode of Unfiltered Movie Podcast with Aussie and the Scotsman, we go beyond the standard actor interview and get into the reality of the acting industry — how actors actually build long-term careers, the challenges of staying relevant, and the difference between working in TV, film and live theatre.

We also dive into Jonny's latest project, The CAN Principle — a one-man comedy show built around the chaotic and wildly confident South African life coach Mervyn Gimplick. The show has already received strong reviews at the Adelaide Fringe and is gaining attention for its sharp writing, character work and unpredictable humour.

This conversation covers:
– Jonny Pasvolsky’s career journey across Australian TV, film and theatre
– Behind-the-scenes insights from Westworld, Underbelly and MacLeod’s Daughters
– Working with Johnny Depp on Mordechai
– The realities of being a working actor in Australia and internationally
– The shift from acting to writing and performing original work
– The CAN Principle and the rise of one-man shows in comedy and theatre
– How actors stay relevant in a competitive industry

If you’re interested in acting, filmmaking, Australian cinema, behind-the-scenes industry insight, or long-form conversations with actors — this episode gives you a much more honest look at how it all actually works.

This is Unfiltered Movie Podcast — where we don’t just review films, we break down the people, careers and industry behind them.