On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor,Thomas Jane from the Amazon Prime Video film “Play DIrty”, as well as projects such as The Expanse and Boogie Nights. We cover Jane's impressive body of work, as well as his journey from modest beginnings in Maryland to becoming a notable actor in Hollywood. We discuss Thomas’ passion for storytelling, the joys and challenges of being an actor, and the importance of authentic human experiences in film. Thomas also reveals his graphic novel projects and his deep dive into writing a book about visiting aliens. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that covers everything from chocolate to extraterrestrials!

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

03:26 Thomas Jane's Early Life and Career Beginnings

13:54 Playing Mickey Mantle

08:48 The Expanse and Sci-Fi Genre

18:34 High School and Early Acting

27:47 Reflections on Education and Society

36:32 Independent Films and Future Projects

43:17 Sci-Fi and Authentic Stories

44:26 Advice to Aspiring Actors

46:00 Family and Personal Life

48:38 Memories of Paul Reubens

53:31 Working with Talented Directors

55:38 The Seven Questions

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