SAM WITWER Opens Up on the Machine of HOLLYWOOD and the Negative Mental Health It Can Cause

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    Sam Witwer (Being Human, Star Wars) joins us this week and we get deep. He opens up about reassessing his life and how people’s impression of him being a screw up molded his self image for years. Sam talks about how this industry encourages people to hide vulnerability and put up a front; and how some of the false fame that can come as a side effect of this can be harmful to your mental health. Whole lot of real life talk in this episode, but we also get into Sam’s love for (and career with) the Star Wars franchise, how some of the SiFi issues resolved on Being Human, and his experience in Season 8 of Smallville.
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    SAM WITWER Opens Up on the Machine of HOLLYWOOD and the Negative Mental Health It Can Cause #insideofyou #acting

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  • @lou-annewilliams6074
    @lou-annewilliams6074 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love Sam Witwer. Years ago when a guy got too clingy on an elevator Sam stepped in. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for him.

  • @jimbobjunior.
    @jimbobjunior. ปีที่แล้ว +128

    These guys are just really cool down to earth guys. It's great to see them being so honest in an industry that's built on being so fake.

    • @naughtypalaceofballas
      @naughtypalaceofballas ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How do you know they're not acting right now? If they are telling the truth then it's because they aren't paid to care.

    • @willl7780
      @willl7780 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i find it hard to watch some movies because i hate some of these actors so much..these 2 seem cool

    • @naughtypalaceofballas
      @naughtypalaceofballas ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willl7780 I don't know man. Actors be acting.

  • @AndrewProvencher410
    @AndrewProvencher410 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    Sam witwer needs a live action star wars role

    • @AdamTurnbull-xd3nf
      @AdamTurnbull-xd3nf ปีที่แล้ว +12

      yea he should play Darth maul in a star wars film.

    • @ebony1442
      @ebony1442 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Starkiller cameo in The Mandolorian!

    • @Norrie_Rugger
      @Norrie_Rugger ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ohhhhh

    • @ganas3
      @ganas3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The big need

    • @Fatherofheroesandheroines
      @Fatherofheroesandheroines ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Have you never played Force Unleashed?

  • @JurassicLion2049
    @JurassicLion2049 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Ive not had ambitions but Ive had thoughts of wanting to create stories. But felt like my mental health would hold me back. That advice of not expecting becoming big to make you happy is what I needed to hear right now.

    • @Swiftit6225
      @Swiftit6225 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Super nerdy, but play D&D and read a lot of books. I run a D&D game with friends and creating a story for people that actually appreciate the time you’ve spend writing is really fun. I do it for fun and am writing on the side because I enjoy it.

  • @booner8856
    @booner8856 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Sam was excellent in Days Gone. Deserves a sequel.

    • @printezstroman
      @printezstroman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, it’s dope. I need that virus explained.

    • @shawngipson5403
      @shawngipson5403 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There was one planned but sadly it was scrapped.

    • @TheBrunner412
      @TheBrunner412 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I loved that game overall but a big reason was him. He acted the shit out of that game. Like every line had real weight and emotion to it.

    • @Stuart267
      @Stuart267 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@printezstroman There is a channel that explains all videogame viruses including the "Hooligan virus" from Days Gone.

    • @jessecundiff1327
      @jessecundiff1327 ปีที่แล้ว

      Days gone was bad on release what are talking about

  • @Kornknealious
    @Kornknealious ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Carrie Fischer talked about watching her parents fade from the spotlight and how it effected them.. and her. She wanted to avoid living in the spotlight because of that..
    On the flip side of this equation about living in and out of the spotlight; Vincent Price's character was naturally inclined to be the spotlight itself. He had a healthy sense of himself from the first day he stepped onto a stage

  • @DARTHKNOWS76
    @DARTHKNOWS76 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    It baffles me that Sam isn't in more films he's too good

  • @maddognogood8346
    @maddognogood8346 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Saw Witwer for the first time in that movie the Mist (Great movie!), he's was great in the video games as well. Seems like a cool dude.

  • @Flexicon9
    @Flexicon9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    ... I've been saying this for years.. life is 3 acts. You are born.. age 0 to 25 is the first act.. age 25 to 50 is the second act. Now I'm in my third act.. age 50 to death. Most people make it to their late 70s or so. Make that last act the best one. You've learned a lot by then and know how to make it count.

    • @kman20
      @kman20 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shit…I’m in my second act 😮

  • @juststevejones7235
    @juststevejones7235 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for being genuine. Both of you.

  • @andrewhawkins8616
    @andrewhawkins8616 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I like that they're down to earth.....unlike a lot of Hollywood people that have to make some stupid political statement, whilst being completely out of touch with reality.

  • @jsrrrmg
    @jsrrrmg ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I believe that is the major question that most people deal with "What do I really want?!" As we go through life, we find the things of our youth are not the goals, of our maturity.

  • @moonstruck336
    @moonstruck336 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    now this is a real conversation - no bullshit !

  • @aliali-ce3yf
    @aliali-ce3yf ปีที่แล้ว +46

    award shows do seem like networking events

    • @endorbr
      @endorbr ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They are. For those nominated, the campaigning that goes on behind the scenes is purely about recognition for future roles and bigger paychecks.

    • @willl7780
      @willl7780 ปีที่แล้ว

      no one watches...you would do better hitting pod casts

    • @aliali-ce3yf
      @aliali-ce3yf ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willl7780 it doesn't matter that no one watches, but industry people probably all gather during that time of year
      its like the combine in sports where all GMs and agents gather
      it can be a rare opportunity

  • @cabellero1120
    @cabellero1120 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is probably a main reason Why Many decide against trying to make a career in Hollywood...or the entertainment industry!
    The Hypocrisy and Unethical practices are a Huge red flag!

  • @448demystify
    @448demystify ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Real talk

  • @bender75
    @bender75 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What do you want? It's a good question, because it really depends where are you in your life. Not many people can answer that questions and even fewer who can do it when they are young and then follow it until the end. It's not easy and it might change as you grow older or it might not. But you should keep asking yourself that as often as necessary whenever you feel astray.
    I came here a while back out of curiosity "what that that bold guy from Smallville has to say" and I stayed for the honest conversation with interesting and vulnerable people, who just happened to be well known actors.

  • @joek1978atyahoo
    @joek1978atyahoo ปีที่แล้ว +14

    They really need to make Days Gone 2

  • @BurdenErnie1
    @BurdenErnie1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He should play Jon Ham's brother in a movie

  • @rob.carrillo
    @rob.carrillo ปีที่แล้ว

    I just played days gone and it was absolutely phenomenal. Witwer's performance was outstanding as usual. Really made me feel for Deacon St. John. Love this guy. Need way more of him.

  • @trtlduv07
    @trtlduv07 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sam and Michael are so incredible! 💚

  • @Novastar.SaberCombat
    @Novastar.SaberCombat ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hollywon't is the absolute WORST place for creative truth, quality, and ethics. Almost none of those things will ever be present in Hollywon't. Sure, INDIVIDUALS might possess those things, but not "the machine".
    🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

  • @buffaloshrimp4520
    @buffaloshrimp4520 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved him in Steven kings the mist staring Thomas jane

  • @SeanIdland
    @SeanIdland 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “We were smoking grass and riding bikes” 😂😂😂

  • @Emacula93
    @Emacula93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just discovered this podcast as I’m playing Days Gone for the first time. This is great!

  • @ericminerv
    @ericminerv ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this. I'm always frowned upon by managers or other actors when i feel just as uncomfortable and just as much when i express these thoughts.

  • @pringles_mcgee
    @pringles_mcgee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would watch a podcast with just these two on it. they're so fuckin good

  • @redadamearth
    @redadamearth ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The passive-aggressive name-drop one-upmanship on this podcast between the host and the guests is consistently hysterical.

  • @rob.carrillo
    @rob.carrillo ปีที่แล้ว

    Smoking grass and riding bikes with Bruce Campbell. Holy shit what a life lol

  • @JasonXME
    @JasonXME ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Why does Sam Witwer sound like Homelander from The Boys.

    • @VaTzRaDz
      @VaTzRaDz ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The boys is probably the perfect show for Sam to be on next.

    • @LetsGetitBoah
      @LetsGetitBoah ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He actually would have made a great Homelander.

    • @glibchubik4090
      @glibchubik4090 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LetsGetitBoah Can't imagine Sam with blonde hair lmao

  • @Stuart267
    @Stuart267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Still sucks that due to AMC being bastards we never got the Walking Dead spin off with Witner's character from the tank in the pilot.

    • @glibchubik4090
      @glibchubik4090 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf, he was supposed to be in TWD?

    • @Stuart267
      @Stuart267 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@glibchubik4090 He was the walker Rick shot in the tank & yes originally he was going to have a prequel series as the soldier & how he ended up there.

    • @tonymcneill7779
      @tonymcneill7779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@glibchubik4090 Yup. He still makes an appearance though. He was the dead solider in the tank. I remember randomly seeing him dead and going what was the point of this cameo. 😂

  • @Dodzfather
    @Dodzfather ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy balls and they talk about bruce and how they wrote that's amazingly awesome best episode ever

  • @jaredlopez4361
    @jaredlopez4361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My man Star Killer such a big part of my childhood

  • @Fatherofheroesandheroines
    @Fatherofheroesandheroines ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Kenobbbiiiii

  • @The_Ronin1
    @The_Ronin1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was really good 👍

  • @ChristopherSibert
    @ChristopherSibert ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Starkiller!

  • @ezequielmorales4221
    @ezequielmorales4221 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to see the entire episode video but Spotify doesn't have it. Where can I see it?

  • @cabellero1120
    @cabellero1120 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great, man!
    Thanks for the insight and wisdom!
    That Is Great Advice for Life!
    We All need to practice being Real.

  • @millyonz2585
    @millyonz2585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always forget Sam was in Smallville😂!!!

  • @ceejeezyCGZ
    @ceejeezyCGZ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want to see Sam Witwer as Doctor Victor Von Doom in the MCU.

    • @blackfyrebloke2051
      @blackfyrebloke2051 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Holy Moly, Yesssss!!!. That would be awesome, he kinda looks like Von doom, has a good voice, and he voiced maul who is a darker character, so he would fit right in. That would be awesome.

    • @daneoman1000
      @daneoman1000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s great casting right there

  • @cabellero1120
    @cabellero1120 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's not just Hollywood, that's Life, Dude!
    Modeling, Acting, Major League Sports, Music.......
    Even Politics!
    Anyone In the Entertainment Industry can experience this!
    You don't have to be Famous to feel like a nobody!!
    I admire people like Dwayne Johnson and Many others who have spoken publicly about their struggles with the Hollywood machine!

    • @badfoody
      @badfoody ปีที่แล้ว

      Corporate life yeah

  • @AnonymOus-dp3jj
    @AnonymOus-dp3jj ปีที่แล้ว +3

    yes…. live action role in starwars

  • @daneoman1000
    @daneoman1000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sam should do more live action roles

  • @Dodzfather
    @Dodzfather ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the evil dead poster on the wall....hey silly idea but sam could totally pull of playing Ash.. cant wait for evil dead rise

  • @ad94hmed
    @ad94hmed 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sam Witwer for Harvey Dent/Two Face in Matt Reeves' The Batman II PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!! He'd be perfect

  • @ktoth29
    @ktoth29 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm an actor in Cleveland, I used to be self conscious about that because realistically how much acting does anyone do in Cleveland. I haven't worked in a long time, so what.

  • @DUARTE99
    @DUARTE99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing stuff. Love what Bruce told Sam. Mike is the best Lex Luthor of all time btw. Just saying.

  • @strife9878
    @strife9878 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy how they haven't given him a Live action role ... Heck even star killer but nerfed 😅

  • @RobPerreault
    @RobPerreault 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I was a kid I loved Smallville! !@#$ all the BS! \m/

  • @VaTzRaDz
    @VaTzRaDz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talk about a love-hate relationship I love his character as Starkiller & Decon ,. But I forgot his name but the character he plays in Protocol.. I f****** hate that guy. Haha

  • @evil_cupcake2386
    @evil_cupcake2386 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's not really relevant to the video, but am I seeing things or Sam wearing same jacket as Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 6?

  • @evilqueen90s00s
    @evilqueen90s00s ปีที่แล้ว

    He is so hot. Really it'so sad that he's unfortunately underrated actor.

  • @yurandboi3884
    @yurandboi3884 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can only hear deacon from days gone...

  • @Ladiesman-js3kt
    @Ladiesman-js3kt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tough industry, lots of rejection. Must be worse for women as well because their roles dry up more quickly to go to the batch of younger hotter actresses.

  • @JTMYG
    @JTMYG ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam Witwer for Darth Revan

  • @cabellero1120
    @cabellero1120 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need More Real Talk Not 🐂💩

  • @happyninja42
    @happyninja42 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There is an interview with Neil Patrick Harris, I found the clip here, where he talks about this very thing, when he was doing Doogy Howser. th-cam.com/video/7bS-I7swn1w/w-d-xo.html The guy equated it to surfing, and it's a really good analogy for the industry

  • @rockforlight
    @rockforlight ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He was Crashdown in Battlestar Galactica. So good!

    • @TheGavrael
      @TheGavrael ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I loved his character but then they rapidly turned him into a whiny, incompetent idiot before killing him off. Fastest character assassination I've seen.

    • @One21Jiggawatts
      @One21Jiggawatts ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was Cras down the guy who went crazy and chief had to kill in the season 2 opening 3 parter when they were crashed and hiding from Cylons?

    • @TheGavrael
      @TheGavrael ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@One21Jiggawatts yeah. Before that he was the happy-go-lucky guy who flew around with Sharon and found water and planets and stuff. Plus he stood up for Chief when he was being investigated by the Master of Arms.

  • @Mjet403
    @Mjet403 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sure hope Dave and John talk to Sam and get him in the Madelorian a bit with some Bad As…. Armour on im sure Sam would do it haha