Max Rendall is a magician with more than 14 years of experience. In this episode we discuss how he made The Magic Circle angry. He will tell you about his journey into magic, performing for the Royal Family, and the story of a lion named Christian, bought by his father from Harrods. Max shares insights on reading the crowd, memorable performances, and whether magic can impress. And in the end he will teach us a card trick you can try at home. A fascinating look at the life of a modern magician!

In this episode, we talk with actor Jordan Alexandra about their roles in The Winter King and Boiling Point, including their experience working on intimate scenes and collaborating with intimacy coordinators. Jordan shares insights into their journey in acting and modeling, training at IDSA, and their approach to preparing for roles and auditions. We also discuss their heritage, passion for writing, and the importance of Black queer representation on screen.

In this episode, Wil Johnson shares his experience working on "House of the Dragon" as Vaemond Velaryon, and how being part of a large-scale production shifted his perspective on filmmaking. We dive into his nearly 40-year career, including his time on "Emmerdale", and his thoughts on managing an actor's ego and motivation. Wil also opens up about his journey into directing, his respect for colleagues in the industry, and how to maintain energy and freshness during long theater runs.

Instagram: @wil.johnson_

Represented by IAG Talent

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Coming up

01:44 - Intro

02:25 - Almost 40 years of acting

04:40 - Directing a first play

11:03 - Types of directors

13:10 - Actor's journey

18:08 - Nerves

19:53 - Critics and ego

23:18 - Watching yourself on screen

25:35 - Self-tapes and auditions

31:50 - Motivation

33:28 - Working on House of the Dragon

1:14:15 - Working on Emmerdale

1:23:16 - Appreciation and hardship in acting

1:31:21 - Screen vs Theatre

1:32:25 - Giving 100% every night in "Jitney"

1:35:35 - Etiquette on set

1:41:09 - Magic of keeping it alive in theatre

1:48:31 - Are actors narcissist?

1:52:50 - Keep going

1:54:52 - Bucket list

1:56:40 - BLITZ

1:59:19 - One Cool Thing

2:03:08 - The End

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Actor Nathan Wiley shares his experience working alongside Anthony Hopkins in "RED 2" and reflects on the intense professionalism of Pablo Schreiber on the "Halo" on Paramount Plus. We dive into the differences between British and American acting schools, his journey from America to the UK, and his take on performing in theatre vs. on screen. Plus, Nathan opens up about the biggest mistakes he did in his career, about working as a casting assistant with his mother and the valuable lessons it taught him as an actor.

Nathan online:

Instagram: @natewileyman

X: @NWiley101

Website: nathanwiley.co.uk

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Coming up

01:47 - Intro

02:45 - USA vs UK0

4:47 - Why acting?

08:38 - Education

14:55 - Surviving in New York

16:43 - Getting cast in Bert & Dickie

18:57 - Moving to London

20:17 - Working with Matt Smith

21:55 - Screen vs Theatre

23:43 - Getting cast in HALO series

26:33 - Fans are not happy with HALO series

31:38 - Experience working on HALO series

38:19 - Working with Pablo Schreiber

40:58 - Serving the story

44:00 - Preparing for a self-tape

49:23 - Dealing with nerves

52:58 - Getting used to watching yourself

57:29 - Dealing with rejection

1:01:20 - Thinking of quitting

1:06:05 - Satisfaction and crossing the line

1:09:01 - Mistakes: drinking before show

1:10:40 - Mistakes: continuity on Bert & Dickie

1:13:33 - Continuity, responsibilities, professionalism

1:17:22 - Working with Anthony Hopkins on RED

21:25:22 - Favorite projects

1:28:44 - Stage

1:31:22 - Working on The Prime Minister

1:34:36 - Lessons from working as a casting assistant

1:46:14 - What's next?

1:47:13 - BLITZ

1:51:11 - One Cool Thing

1:54:04 - The End

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TV presenter and actress Jayne Sharp opens up about the adrenaline-fueled challenges of live broadcasting and the unexpected moments that come with it. She also shares her experience transitioning to voice-over work, balancing career and motherhood, pursuing acting, and remembers her experience with an inappropriate casting.

Instagram:@jaynesharp

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Coming up

02:03 - Intro

03:10 - Education

06:35 - "Stop showing off"

07:45 - First job on TV & back injury

10:33 - Pros & cons of education

11:30 - Working on "LIVE TV" channel

14:15 - How not to impress agents

17:13 - How Big Brother changed TV presenting

18:40 - Old School TV & regrets

23:20 - Old and new media

26:43 - Making short form videos

33:57 - Stress and excitement of live shows

38:00 - Red carpets

41:36 - Worst live show

42:52 - A day on the TV set

44:25 - One of the worst moments hosting a TV show

49:18 - Working on "Bingo Night Live"

52:06 - What presenters hear during live shows

55:28 - Hitting Barry Norman in the balls

57:17 - Motherhood and voice overs

01:04:27 - Voice acting in modern video games and Cyberpunk 2077

01:08:19 - Why Jayne went away from TV

01:11:05 - Getting into acting

01:14:15 - Ageism in the entertainment industry

01:20:45 - The very first acting scene in class

01:22:08 - Acting jobs, self-tapes, and face to face auditions

01:25:11 - TV presenting vs acting

01:27:41 - Joy of acting and nerves

01:32:06 - Frauds and perverts in the industry

01:37:58 - Female instincts and going with your gut

01:44:30 - OCD and a perfect number

01:53:52 - What's next

01:54:22 - Advice to a younger self and most valued skills

01:59:17 - BLITZ

02:03:25 - One Cool Thing

02:09:18 - The End

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Samuel Nunes De Souza shares his love for acting and how he found his way to the stage. We talk about his experiences with racism as a kid, the struggles of method acting, and how he prepares for roles. Samuel also discusses Black culture in the UK and beyond, offering a candid and insightful look into his life.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Coming up

01:21 - Cold start

03:44 - Intro

05:11 - Keep rolling

06:30 - Childhood

09:02 - "Black Man in a White World" (dealing with racism)

26:55 - Andrey's first years in the UK

31:41 - Getting into acting

45:03 - Choosing acting as a profession

50:30 - Out of uni / two-faced media

55:33 - Equal opportunity and ticking boxes

1:06:37 - Touring with THREE INCH FOOLS

1:09:16 - Keeping it fresh

1:12:43 - Theatre vs Screen

1:22:51 - Actor prepares

1:25:50 - Going too far with Method acting

1:34:14 - Working with Samuel

1:35:51 - Importance of learning lines

1:37:46 - More preparation

1:41:41 - Healing Andy

1:52:25 - Obsydyan Theatre Company and Black culture

2:07:16 - Contact information

2:07:43 - BLITZ

2:12:11 - One Cool Thing

2:13:50 - The End

Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast

Lance Steen Anthony Nielsen reveals his journey into writing and filmmaking. We talk about his film The Journey, his close friendship with actor Jason Flemyng, the dark side of the industry, and how shady players can ruin filmmakers' lives. Join us for a raw discussion about creativity, resilience, and the reality behind the scenes.

YouTube: @THEOUTCASTSCREATIVE 

X: https://x.com/LanceNielsenWD

1988: A Journal of love, loss, films and friendship: https://www.amazon.co.uk/1988-Journal-love-films-friendship/dp/B0C6C7B6HR

CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 - Coming up

00:02:27 - Intro

00:03:30 - Childhood. Getting into storytelling

00:09:31 - Losing memories from brain hemorrhage

00:12:24 - Board games and writing

00:13:27 - Diamonds in the Sky

00:17:11 - Process of writing

00:20:35 - Writing under pressure

00:24:29 - Research. Writing about other cultures

00:28:24 - Discipline. Dialogue writing. Main writing questions

00:30:51 - Contradictory instructions.

00:32:32 - Writer's place in the world of screen

00:35:13 - Unexpected kiss in "House of the Dragon"

00:39:46 - Getting into film making

00:42:11 - Story of "The Journey"

01:00:11 - Friendship with Jason Flemyng

01:07:49 - Human connection

01:10:08 - Modern consumption of media

01:14:50 - Upside of modern technology

01:16:02 - Pushing the limits & unequal opportunities

01:23:07 - Unpaid jobs: pros & cons

01:24:22 - Creating opportunities

01:27:42 - Rejection and horrible people

01:40:30 - Why being a creative?

01:42:57 - Paratroopers

01:47:27 - BLITZ

01:49:59 - One Cool Thing

01:52:03 - The End

Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast