BA #278: Derek Wilson
On the two-hundred and seventy-eighth Box Angeles actor Derek Wilson (Future Man, Preacher) stops by Studio 309. He discusses stalling in auditions, taking walks, acting saving his life, auditioning for Tisch with a high fever, and more!
the BA #278 breakdown
– Box talks college hoops.
– Drinking and vegan eating and routines and hobbies.
– Growing up in Kentucky and playing sports before getting into some trouble.
– Choosing theatre major to spite parents and attending Western Kentucky.
– Getting the acting bug, tackling all the aspects of productions and moving to NYC.
– Auditioning for Tisch grad program w/ 100+ degree fever and vulnerability in clown, mask work.
– Landing an agent and breaking down while waiting tables.
– Getting small gigs, coming to LA for pilot season and landing Preacher.
– Meeting with Seth Rogen / Evan Goldberg and jumping into Future Man quick.
For more Derek, @_derekwilson on Instagram.
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