Netflix has been on an absolute roll with its TV lineup, and award season always shows it some love for never missing a beat. One show that really kicked things up a notch for the streamer is Ozark, kind of like what Dark did back in the day. But it was not just the gripping plot that kept everyone hooked. The dynamic duo of Laura Linney and Jason Bateman were straight-up magic on the screen. And recently, Linney spilled a little secret about her on-screen hubby, a secret that could make all those repeat Ozark binges even more intriguing.

While Linney and Bateman were destined for greatness, here is the inside scoop on how they made it happen for Ozark.

Ozark star Laura Linney recently popped up on Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes’ Smartless podcast, where Linney let slip a little secret about her co-star. While the hosts were fishing for some classic Bateman quirks, Linney took a detour and shared something from her own experience instead. She spilled why their friendship works so well, citing that they operate in totally different ways.

Linney went on to say their different backgrounds and cultures play a part, but what she really loves is watching Bateman do his thing. “It’s just kind of amazing,” she gushed. She explained how the direction of any project only gets better thanks to Bateman, who has been in the game so long that skills are practically in his DNA. Linney even believes it is something most people cannot even dream of matching.

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Linney’s admiration makes total sense with Bateman’s impressive track record, but his dedication goes even further—he actually splurged on a gift for the Ozark crew out of his own pocket.

Jason Bateman did not just shine on-screen in Ozark, but he also flexed his directing chops behind the camera. His passion for steering the creative ship meant he went the extra mile, even gifting the whole cast a farewell present. Bateman himself spilled the beans on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last year that he made custom shoes for Ozark. 

Bateman explained he gifted the Ozark cast custom-made Converse high-tops, complete with “all the symbols from Ozark from the opening title.” He also paid for them out of his own pocket. While fans did not get a sneak peek of the crew rocking their matching kicks, it is no wonder his co-stars, like Laura Linney, are so inspired by his dedication because who does not love an actor-cum-director with a vision so gifted that he also comes bearing gifts?

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