Zach Braff recalls 'cringe' encounter with Michael Fassbender Zach Braff had a "cringe" meeting with Michael Fassbender when the actor heaped praise on his work - but thought he was speaking to Dax Shepard. 19 March 2026 Zach Braff was delighted when Michael Fassbender expressed a desire to work together - but then discovered the Shame star thought he was Dax Shepard.