Chris Rock joined David Marchese for an in-depth interview before the release of his new movie, “Misty Green.” Marchese writes: Chris Rock is inarguably one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time. From specials like his 1996 breakout, “Bring the Pain,” to his most recent, “Selective Outrage” in 2023, he has established himself as not only scabrously funny but also fearless and insightful when tackling race, politics, relationships — you name it. Rock’s movie career, though, has been more variable. He’s been in plenty of hits, often alongside his friend Adam Sandler (two “Grown Ups” films; 2005’s “The Longest Yard”). And I’d point to the cult-classic hip-hop satire “CB4” (1993) as well as “Top Five” (2014), about a superstar comedian at a career crossroads, as film work that ably translated Rock’s intelligence and wit to the big screen. But there hasn’t quite been a cinematic statement on par with his stand-up. Until now. “Misty Green,” which opens Oct. 9, is an indisputable leap forward. The film, the fourth that Rock has written, directed and acted in, is about a midcareer Hollywood actress named Misty, played in a riveting performance by Rosalind Eleazar (best known for the Apple TV show “Slow Horses”). Misty is at a moment of peak personal and professional crisis, and her story allows Rock to examine serious questions about social inequality, getting older in show business and compromise. I wanted to ask him about those subjects as well as his thoughts on comedy today, forgiveness and what his future holds. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/magazine/chris-rock-interview.html “The Interview” features conversations with the world’s most fascinating people. Each week, co-hosts David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro talk to compelling, influential figures in culture, politics, business, sports and beyond — illuminating who they are, why they do what they do and how they impact the rest of us. Subscribe to “The Interview”: https://www.youtube.com/@theinterviewpodcast Discover the journalism Times subscribers get daily, free for your first month in The New York Times app. Download here: https://nytimes.onelink.me/Xpht/a6wzplra #chrisrock #theinterview