We’ll Do It LIVE! — Stephen Baldwin
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Stephen Baldwin, the 'rascal' of the Baldwin brothers, joins Bill O’Reilly for a candid, chaotic, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation that veers from Hollywood betrayals to family fractures, faith, and the decline of meaningful storytelling in modern cinema. Baldwin recounts being fired from *Casualties of War* after defying Sean Penn’s ironclad method acting demands—only to be replaced by John C. Reilly, a moment he still finds painful despite his current peace. The real revelation? His family’s political and spiritual rifts, sparked by his born-again Christianity, have created a quiet but real distance among the brothers, even as they still share a deep, if strained, affection. Baldwin’s new podcast, *One Bad Movie*, isn’t just about terrible films—it’s a nostalgic excavation of Hollywood’s golden era, where actors were real, stories mattered, and the craft was sacred. He argues that today’s blockbusters are made for algorithms, not art, and he’s determined to resurrect the old way: stories with soul, faith, and integrity. His personal code? No profanity, no cheap sex, and no compromise on values—even if it means turning down millions for a role. The episode ends with a hilarious, symbolic gift: a rare 1989 Massapequa High wrestling jacket, a middle finger to Brian Kilmeade and a declaration that Baldwin still owns his Long Island roots.
Stephen Baldwin was fired from *Casualties of War* after defying Sean Penn’s method acting edict to not speak to Michael J. Fox—replaced by John C. Reilly.
Baldwin’s born-again faith led to a quiet but real rift with his liberal brothers, though he maintains cordiality and family love.
His podcast *One Bad Movie* focuses on behind-the-scenes Hollywood nightmares and nostalgia for the old-school craft of filmmaking.
He refuses to say the F-word in films and avoids content that violates his Christian values, even if it means turning down big roles.
Baldwin believes modern blockbusters are made for algorithms, not art, and he’s committed to creating 'faith-adjacent' stories with integrity.
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Opening Chaos and the Baldwin Brood
The episode begins with Bill O’Reilly’s signature stuttering intro, followed by a brief setup for the guest: Stephen Baldwin, part of the iconic Baldwin family, known for their acting legacy and political divisions.
Family Fractures Over Politics and Faith
“My mother goes, well, what else is he supposed to do to defend himself? The poor little. Oh, I got it. Okay. Now, you got four guys who are very flamboyant, talented, all actors.”
The *Casualties of War* Firing and Sean Penn’s Method
“You know, okay, okay, as long as you're following my orders. The next morning, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Linson would like to see you before you head to the set. Now, it's Thailand. So I get in the car, I go to his office. Now, you're going to love this one, Bill. I walk in, he goes, Stephen, this is the hardest part of a producer's job. I said, Art, we're already filming for two weeks. There's no way you're getting rid of me. He goes, we're sending you home.”
The Birth of *One Bad Movie* and Hollywood Nostalgia
“I just think times have changed. And now you have a lot of actors who are moving into these kind of commercial kind of corporate positions in these titles and they're making tons of money. Some of these stars, you know, I said Margot Robbie and Barbie, you know, like this gal made 70 million dollars on the back end. God bless her. Go, go Margot, go. But I'm just saying to Brian, you know, things have changed and I just, I don't agree with it.”
Faith, Values, and the Modern Film Industry
“I won't say the F word. Whoa! And it's bleeped out of one bad movie. Ah, very interesting. So no profanity by Stephen Ball. Why put out negativity, Bill? Let's stay positive, right?”
“This is literally XXL. This and my Burner High School shirt are the two last things I have from my old town, and I'm giving it to you. No, that's nice of you. This is for you. That's a very nice year. Because you know why? I want Kilmeade to see this, and he's going to go... And be jealous. Even Brian Kilmeade doesn't have one of these bad boys, bro.”
“You know, okay, okay, as long as you're following my orders. The next morning, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Linson would like to see you before you head to the set. Now, it's Thailand. So I get in the car, I go to his office. Now, you're going to love this one, Bill. I walk in, he goes, Stephen, this is the hardest part of a producer's job. I said, Art, we're already filming for two weeks. There's no way you're getting rid of me. He goes, we're sending you home.”
“I won't say the F word. Whoa! And it's bleeped out of one bad movie. Ah, very interesting. So no profanity by Stephen Ball. Why put out negativity, Bill? Let's stay positive, right?”
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Bill O'Reilly
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Alec Baldwin
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Michael J. Fox
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Sean Penn
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Daniel Baldwin
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Haley Baldwin
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Billy Baldwin
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