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Steven Martini (Alex Stone from Major Payne) Interview

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On this episode of Bad Movies Rule!, we sit down with Steven Martini — the one and only Alex Stone from the beloved 90s comedy Major Payne!

Steven takes us behind the scenes of his breakout role as a 19-year-old fresh out of high school, sharing what it was really like working with comedy legend Damon Wayans, shaving his head on short notice, living off that sweet per diem money, and how a movie that didn’t explode at the box office became a multi-generational cult favorite.

We dive into:

  • Why Major Payne hits different for 90s kids vs. first-time viewers
  • The big disconnect between critic scores and audience love
  • Steven’s journey from teen actor to indie filmmaker
  • His brand new script Major Stone — a potential legacy sequel bringing Alex Stone back home
  • His latest film Bittersweet (now streaming on Tubi & Prime Video)
  • The current state of independent filmmaking, Hollywood’s obsession with legacy sequels, and more

    • Funny, insightful, and full of heart — this is a must-listen for any Major Payne fan, 90s movie lover, or aspiring filmmaker.

    If you’ve ever quoted “I ain’t gonna be no hero!” or dressed up as Alex Stone for Halloween, you need to hear this one.

    Major Payne rules. Bad movies rule. Steven Martini rules.

    Available now on Tubi & Prime: Bittersweet

    Let’s get Universal’s attention — #MajorStone needs to happen!

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