EDWARD FURLONG: Hitting Rock Bottom, Taking Terminator for Granted & Finding the Joy in Living Sober
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Edward Furlong (The Terminator, American History X) joins us this week to share his journey with addiction and the rock-bottom he hit that allowed him to get clean and re-discover the joys of a sober life. Edward shares fond memories with cast and crew while filming The Terminator franchise - all the while, acknowledging how he took it for granted in his youth.
We also talked about going from teenage heartthrob to parent of a teenager, breaking the chain of generational trauma, and what Edward still wants to prove to himself.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:16 - Edward Furlong
9:40 - Terminator in his teens
12:45 - Taking accountability
14:30 - Addiction
16:10 - Problem with rock bottoms
19:34 - Numbing himself for years
21:15 - His fugitive rock bottom
27:40 - Joy of living sober
29:08 - Betterhelp
30:35 - Newfound appreciate for acting
32:00 - Stigma around returning to Hollywood
35:10 - Getting things off your chest
40:03 - Nightmares of relapsing
41:17 - Intimidation on Terminator
44:03 - A lot left to prove
46:04 - Taking Terminator for granted
47:15 - Rocket Money
49:24 - NHTSA
50:10 - From teenage heartthrob to father
53:50 - Shittalkin
54:52 - Ed Norton in American History X
57:30 - Getting John Connor back
59:05 - OD before T3
1:02:22 - Outro
1:07:02 - Couldn’t do it without you
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EDWARD FURLONG: Hitting Rock Bottom, Refinding the Joy in Living Sober & Taking Terminator for Granted #insideofyou #edwardfurlong #terminator - บันเทิง
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Saw him at a gas station in WeHo not long again and said hi. He stood and chatted for a good 10 minutes with me. Dude’s the man.
WeHo? Lol. Sounds pretentious.
@@saljablo2767 West Hollywood. Local speak
@@phrozac lol locals mannnnnn
Was his fur long?
Wow, cool stuff. I bet that was a good experience 😀
I am so here for an Eddie Furlong come back!
I love you 💞 Eddie I always will sweetie.
We need an Edward furlong comeback where he comes back hella lean and fit and becomes an absolute chad and reclaims his acting career
If RDJ can do it, so can Ed.
Agreed, older overweight men have no value.
This dude in my opinion was the best kid actor of all time.. His performance in T2 is beyond incredible, he should've won an oscar. His range from being a badazz teen, the coolest of cool.. to super angry, and bratty.. to super relatable, and emotional... to being extremely funny, with one liners. He had it all.. and arguably has more iconic lines in that film than Arnold, and that's saying something being Arnold is the king of one liners.... "I ORDER YOU NOT TO GO!"
Hus role in T2 was alright not oscar worthy or anything on the other hand he should have one a best actor award for American history x
@@dannyfernendogautreau1713 It was "alright"? Not oscar worthy, but his performance in AHX was? lol Totally disagree brother.. it was way better than "alright"
I agree he was phenomenal in AHX.. and deserved recognition.. but his performance as a 13 year old actor in one of the biggest sci-fi films ever for his first role in a film is nothing short of legendary in T2. He made the character iconic, lovable, heartfelt, memorable, he outshines Arnold/Linda Hamilton in many ways. So many kids would've been forgettable, or cringe. He was near perfection imo.
Just cause it's a sci-fi film about time travel, robots, and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn't mean his performance shouldn't be appreciated like that one of a very serious controversial topic film like AHX where you expect to be praised at the OSCARS (overrated pretentious crap). Again great performance in AHX, but his performance as John Connor is way better imo.
In addition to T2, he was also great in American History X.
Well said ✌
Jimmy and Judy is brutal but worth it
Brainscan and Detroit Rock City
Cant like this comment enough, id say i like American History X more than T2, cause between him and Norton it was so damn good.
So true! That movie is so good, but so visceral it makes it hard to watch too. To be able to move people with an art piece is incredible.
After Ke Huy Quan won the Oscar it just shows any actor who hasn't been doing that much lately can revive their careers if they just get that 1 role they're perfect for. Don't give up the fight Eddie.
All it takes it ONE role to get back on the map
100% but Ke Huy Quan stayed in the industry as an stunt/fight coordinator.
After graduating from USC, Quan was asked by Corey Yuen to go to Toronto, Ontario, to help choreograph fighting sequences in X-Men (2000). For the next decade, he worked behind the scenes on various productions in Asia and the United States.
@@theessentials450 Incorrect. I have seen him in a lot of stuff other than T2 and he does NOT suck as an actor.
@@theessentials450 you can keep saying that but it doesn't make it true. Opinions are subjective, and most people agree that he was great in T2. In the end the majority rules, like it or not.
He has nowhere near the charisma or likeability that Ke Huy Quan has. Was only ever ok at best. Every other John Connor is a better actor.
Edward is still blockbuster. Hollywood sleeping on him he’s got a lot of fans we need his redemption arc fulfilled
He's been a punchline and the subject of memes for years. Mad respect to him for getting sober and being willing to talk so honestly on camera.
His teeth 🦷 don’t need to be that white either. They look unnatural. Fake clip on teeth
Wow seeing Furlong and Downey jr. and SteveO get Sober and seeing them get Completely clean is amazing. So many people Never recover.. so proud of you Edward!
Eddie is badass!!
100%% 🎉❤
and macully caulken
He doesn't look sober. 😂😂
I thought he sounded like Steve O
as a kid, watching T2 I wished I was Jon Connor..Edward Furlong, as a kid w/ zero acting experience played him so relatable and bad ass.
Me too! I imagined he was living some Hollywood dream and I thought he was so freakin cool. Detroit Rock City held up pretty darn well when we busted out the DVD player at a friend's house recently.
It's funny imagining a 6 year old watching such a scary, violent, deep, and complex movie nowadays, but we grew up different in the 80s and 90s. Hell, they marketed T2 action figures to is kids and Arnold Schwarzenegger toys in general whixh is largely how he became my favorite actor. And Terminator, T2, Kindergarten Cop, and True Lies were my favorite movies growing up from ages probably 5-10. And then the music was even more "adult," as my first favorite bands/music aside from all the Classic rock absorbed from always listening to the classic rock stations in the car with my dad (bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zep, The Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrison, The Who, Skynyrd, Clapton, Credence, etc.), and then from my mom always listening to R&B and Soul bands/singers Al Green, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, War, Earth Wind & Fire, The Chi-Lites, O-Jays, and so on. Anyhow, aside from them, from my older brothers and being raised by 90s MTV, I came to love all the alternative/grunge/hip-hop beginning with Faith No More, Metallica, and Red Hot Chili Peppers (Under the Bridge is the first music video i remember watching at age 5 or 6 and loving to this day), and then I came to love Soundgarden and Alice in Chains (my two favorite bands to this day), and then finally when i first heard Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in 92-93 as a 6 or 7 year old I fell in love with rap-hip-hop, and while i still like and respect hip-hop (90s rap and "underground" stuff from the last 20 years), I feel like it's too negatice and too much complaining and too immature and adolescent amgst anger and rage for me as a 38 year old to listen to as i just havent found it enjouable or relateable to listen to for several years now.
Anyhow, i digress. My point is, back in the 80s and 90s it didnt seem odd for kids to watch rated r movies, violent movies, horror movies and such, just as it wasnt odd to listen to music which spoke about drug addiction, depression, death, suicide, and as for rap, selling drugs, sex, disrespecting women, and all kinds of pointless crime, violence and murder. But i also think it helped me grow and mature as a person.
@@2beJT Don't forget American History x.
We all did!
@@ibrown3KC kids definitely still watch this stuff, we just don't market directly towards them anymore
Dear Ed furlong , terminator 2 is one of the most quotable movies of all time . Thank you 🙏
You gave him a platform to be able to really tell his story, somethings he's probably needed for a while. His story is tragic. Groomed as a child by his tutor from T2, who he had a relationship with for years, emancipated from his parents as a teen, thrown away by hollywood, turned to drugs, made horrible mistakes. Glad to hear he's good with his son now & that he & monica are sober.
Beyond happy that Edward is doing well these days. Major congrats to this man for his sobriety and clear mind.
It depends what do you consider 'doing well'. He is still an addict, just changed his drugs.
@@MasmydaMusy respectfully, I don’t equate vape to cocaine or heroin.
He has one of the best lines in all the Terminator films....."The police are here!"........"How many?"........"All of them I think."
"she's not my mom, TODD" 😎
😂 such great lines
We got skynet by the balls now
Absolutely 😂
Also one of the most heart breaking lines, always chokes me up. "I order you not to go, I order you not to go!"
I met Edward Furlong at Rhode Island Comic-Con last year. I was wearing a two-piece Avatar: The Last Airbender sweatshirt and sweatpants. It was pretty late in the day, so I think I was the second person to come up to him after he returned from a photo shoot with Michael Biehn and Linda Hamilton. We shook hands and I greeted him and he was really friendly. He also seemed kinda tired, but that was probably because he was taking photos with fans the whole day. I picked out a picture of him off the table for him to autograph and I told him I wanted him to write to me "Chill Out, Dickwad." He wrote it with a dark grey pen and handed it back to me. I noticed that he got one of the letters in my name wrong and he actually offered to redo it, this time with a gold pen so it didn't blend in so much. I emptied the rest of my wallet out for him and thanked him with a salute. So glad he's doing better. I want to become a writer after graduating from college and I hope to get into the movie making business. If I ever do, I'd love for the chance to get to work with Edward. Stay positive man. 👍
I love the idea of him signing it with that signature line. Pretty awesome. lol!
He's gradually looking a lot better. You can tell he's much more 'with it' mentally and that's really great to see.
🤣😂
Sure
Thanks God
This is dope, I met Edward Furlong outside of an LA courthouse over 10 years ago.. we both had cases we were fighting and I'm happy to say I'll be 6 years sober this July! This interview meant a lot and things came around full fold, thank you!
Yo, congrats on the sobriety man! You're badass, never forget that. Keep going.
@@tiago2189thanks!
Great work!
@@blanco2158 thank you!
"your whole identity becomes you're broken" this has been a shit ton of us lol
That part resonated.
That's what every pothead I've ever met was like. They have no personality outside of weed.
Ed, I loved you since. You said "She's not my mother, TODD!!!" Safe travels and blessings on your road to recovery.
I agree. Edward Furlong should write his bio & make it into a movie. He shared his story of getting arrested & going to rehab very well!
not sure I could bring myself to watch a movie about his life knowing it’s gonna be a sad one.
I AGREE!!!! 👍🏾💯
"Your whole identity becomes that you're broken." Holy crap that's deep. Good on Eddie for reaching the point that he has.
I don't know why Hollywood is sleeping on this guy. He's always been an amazing actor. My favorite performance from him is American Heart. I hope he gets another chance to show what he's got. Love your work man!
He needs a Tarantino to help him get back
I'll take him over most contemporary actors any day of the week.
I think it's ironic. The industry makes child actor's get into drugs, underage drinking, social pressures, predatory people ect.. like it's very sad. I think Eddie would have had a better life had he not become an actor/preyed on by his overage tutor/had that relationship with her, all that it's heartbreaking. I wish him the best for his present and future. Poor guy.
@@danielbad5910contemporary actors such as.......?
They're sitting on him because he secretly attends mass at Mel Gibsons church.
Born in the 80s grew up in the 90s. There wasn't a girl in the 90s who didn't love Edward Furlong! My sister and her friends had the posters on the walls, everything! Dude was huge! Glad he's in a good space for himself now! Can't wait to see him in a show or movie!
I once ran into Eddie at Universal Studios on the T2-3D attraction years ago. It was a slow day and nobody had spotted him in the pre-show area but my friend and I. When they let us into the show room, I purposely walked past his seat and as I passed by I leaned in quietly and said , "Hey Ed. We missed you in part 3, man." I saw him reflect on my statement with a bummed out, "Yeah." I then said, "It wasn't the same without you", then he looked up and smiled and said , "Hey, thanks man." And he shook my hand. I walked over to the other side of the auditorium and took my seat as not to put him on blast. Very nice guy.
T3 really wasn’t the same without him.
@@Clown_WizardT3 felt direct to video. Anyone else get a DTV vibe from 3?
I hate that they got rid of the T2-3D attraction
I can’t even imagine how he felt after lose the role, I mean you can definitely tell that he loves the role of John Connor
I had a customer the other day with a signed kristanna loken photo , man she was hot
Edward Furlong is one of the most down to earth actors I've seen on youtube. Could be almost anyone's buddy IMO.
his performance in American History X is top notch
Can you imagine a new terminator movie were he plays a guy whose strung out and doesn’t know why but he keeps having nightmares of an apocalyptic future and everyone thinks he’s just some crazy dude but turns out he’s John Connor and the savoir of mankind or maybe the machines realize they can’t kill him so they find a way to trap his mind in a simulation to keep him from leading the resistance.
So proud of this guy.... kids in hollywood.. it does a number on them...
If you bothered to listen to the interview, you'd know he already had problems before going to Hollywood.
Never get between an addict and their rock bottom. It’s funny because Steve O said the same thing of how once he got out of rehab and moved to the halfway house he told Dr drew he just wants to live there forever, and was scared to leave. I think he did 3 years at the halfway house. I’ve never carried that cross, but I can empathize how have the regulation, the schedule, and accountability and suddenly being released unto the world.
I’m always in awe of those being able to overcome and clean up. Those who put the work in have such a strong sense of self and there’s no airs. I appreciate that in a human so much!
It's possibly the hardest thing a person can do. It deserves respect.
Eddie Furlong is one of the GREATS Rosenbaum. So glad you got him on! Michael Biehn, Robert Patrick and now Furlong… Triple threat podcast! 🙌🏼
Really glad he's sober. One of those celebrities I hoped would overcome his demons. God bless.
Give us just one, JUST ONE fkn Terminator movie with Edward Furlong. Its still possible. He looks healthy, he stopped "chasing the dragon", by the looks of his size he works out. Just. One. More. Terminator. Movie. With. Furlong! Come on Hollywood, this could make millions at the box office.
Glad to see Edward in a better place with his health
May God bless him to keep in that way
Takes a lot of courage to talk about your troubles/issues to the whole world.. much respect
some people out here just trying to find anyone that will listen..
That it does
Someone get this man a movie role.
Dude could totally be a supervillain for a DC or Marvel movie.
This man made some of my favorite movies growing up. T2, animal factory, Detroit Rock city, American history x. Good to see him sober!
Did you ever see Pecker? Another great one!
Detroit Rock City is part of my life soundtrack. Love to Mr. Furlong. Will be pleased to see him on the screen.
“That’s no bird! That’s a hunk a fu€k!n CHEEEESE!”
Classic movie!
I feel like no where near enough people have seen or talk about that movie. So good
Miss that movie. They don’t stream it anywhere
Trip "gimme your kiss tickets or I'll beat the crap out of you!"
Boy 1 " We don't have KISS tickets."
Boy 2"Yeah! Kiss SUCKS!"
GOLD!
Definitely a classic and one of the best movie soundtracks in my opinion
*_PEACE_* and *_LOVE_* to *_anybody_* currently in recovery, or in the depths of the struggle.
It's nice to find positivity on social media
@@ComicBookGuy420 Im no angel, and am often a condescending keyboard warrior, but I call’em likes I see’s’em. But yeah, mostly social media is the best place for all to be the worse version of themselves!
Well said
Amen. ❤
I think Edward furlong has got to be one of the most down to earth and genuinely just a really nice and good person, I’ve always been a big fan of his and I definitely think he deserves another chance with acting, everybody makes mistakes as they say in this video, and I hope it works out for him he deserves it and personally I think he’s earned it.
*GREAT* to see Edward clean, sober, and positive about the future. He's a fine actor. Keep plugging away and the opportunities will come. Stay fit and healthy in between jobs. *A really fine actor.*
I've been asking for you to get Eddie on! Guy deserves all the success in the world, great dude and a natural talent
You have to get Linda Hamilton as your next guest for Inside of you.
Maybe Arnold is not too far of a stretch to get on as well with the connections Michael is making through the recent guests!
@@ahdvdArnold just recently went under heart surgery and they installed a pacemaker. I could absolutely see him doing this show since it's low pressure and laid back before doing an acting job. That could be really cool if the timing was right.
Not the most appropriate podcast name 😂
Edward is a legend. Hope to see him on the big screen again in the future.
What I love about hearing Eddie talk is that he’s very honest and open…nothing is off the table. I find him so inspiring because you know someone has come out the other side when they can speak so openly like that. Top guy!
I was hoping for this! He’s so talented; and after Macaulay Culkin, and Lindsay Lohan, I’m hoping his comeback is around the corner!
Yes same! Hes so talented.
Eddie is looking great. I'm so pleased for him.
Yeah, it didn't look like it was going to end well for him.
@@Woozlewuzzleable Yeah, it's a rare thing getting clean, and staying clean. Most stay on the drugs and alcohol until it kills them.
Like Eddie, im one of the lucky ones. 6 year's clean, just like him.
But yeah, he looks better every time i see him.
I'm glad he got his teeth fixed. He's looking really quite healthy these day's.
@@TheRetroManRandySavage I finally quit smoking weed, I know it's not the same thing but I feel much better with a new lease on life.
@@Woozlewuzzleable You got it!
@@Woozlewuzzleable I'm glad you quit, buddy. Better off it than on it. It's still a drug.👍
Its a shame that his pedo tutor on the set of T2 wasn’t brought up. She seems to have been the start of his fall. She was 26 and he was 13. Jacqueline Domac. While dating she manipulated him to sue and emancipate himself from his family. She immediately became his manager. When he finally gave her the flick she sued him. What did she do afterwards? High school teacher. Go figure.
Glad to see Eddie has picked himself up.
Worse than just being a highschool teacher. She taught sex ed...
Seeing childhood idol, such as Macaulay Culkin, Shaun Weiss, and Edward Furlong doing good it’s nice to see just like we related to them in the movies growing up. I’m sure if there’s people who are trying to recover from addiction can relate to them overcoming them who grew up in that era
"I want to show _myself_ what I got."
That hit. Lean into it, Eddie - I hope you find your peak you.
Every single guest you've had on that had a part in the Terminator franchise has ended up being one of the best episodes.
Has he had others than James Cameron and Furlong? :o
@@BeardedDanishViking Michael Biehn (twice) and Robert Patrick. All A+++ episodes I think.
@jeffh9107 I totally agree. Michael Beihn and Robert Patrick are probably my two favorite guests, especially Beihn. And now Eddie Furlong is up there. Kim Coates, too, even though the only things I've ever really seen him in is Sons of Anarchy and this his little part in Open Range, but he was a great guest. But I loved Michael Beihn, his attitude and his combined seriousness, honesty, but also great sense of humor, and then I loved all his movies, but especially Kyle Reese in Terminator and Johnny Ringo in Tombstone.
LOVE both of Michael Biehn's episodes. I love hearing him tell stories! I could listen to that man all day long.@@jeffh9107
I don't know if this has ever been said. Robert Patrick, Norman Reedus, and Edward Furlong in a movie as father and sons. Perhaps, a grieving widower can't get over his wife's death, and to help him, his sons set up a roadtrip to revisit places they've been when they were younger. To help their dad heal, and to honor their mom. Maybe they have motorcycles, too. Maybe the sons were driven away after their mother died, and they try to patch things up with Pops after a long time apart, and that old drama resurfaces in the 2nd act, and is resolved in the 3rd. A story about re-bonding, forgiveness, & redemption. I think more stories like that are needed.
Get writing my friend!
What year did this movie come out? Do you know the name of it? 🤔
Someone needs to cast Edward in a major role. He's always had that certain extra something, and he still does. Give him a shot.
Detroit Rock City is still one of my all-time favorite (not-so) guilty pleasures.
No guilt here! I have loved that movie forever!
It's a comedic masterpiece
Is that the one where they go after KISS
Me too I was never a fan of the band but that movie was great
Eddie looks and sounds great and I am hopeful his sobriety is forever. Great interview.
how does this guy get some of the most underrated actors as guests? is it lex luthor magic?
He meets a lot of these people at events and through connections I think and since they like him they agree to come on
Glad Edward Furlong is doing well. After looking through his life and following his career since 2019, he’s one of those actors I think deserves a comeback.
He deserves a comeback
Sorry to hear that Monica Keena was kicked out of the rehab, calling what Edward did at 13 "running away" is putting too much blame on him, he was groomed by a woman in her late twenties when he was 13, poor kid didn't realize what was being done to him at that young age
I have a little over 6 years in recovery from meth and heroin and hearing his story a lot of things resonated.. I wish the best for you brother for you and your loved ones 🙏✌️
T2 and BrainScan are masterpieces. Stay healthy and happy Ed. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Edward Furlong seems like a cool dude, hopefully filmmakers manage to get more trust for him to do more movies in the future.
Great to see this dude looking so well, and beating alcohol, and other issues.
Nice to see him happy, and also being so nice to the fans, that although he may not get his head around it, really appreciate him and his work.
Movies are therapy for a lot of people, and the nostalgia is a comfortable and cozy place in a harsh world.
I got sobber on January 2nd 2021 and I know exactly what he means by not getting angry as easily as I used too. I noticed 6 months after I got sober my mind got clearer, I become more relaxed and less anxious.
I used to drink when I felt anxious without knowing that the alcohol WAS making me anxious.
Don't be afraid or ashamed to seek help, you'll feel so much better. It will be a fight, and still is, but the reward is unmeasurable. Good luck, God bless! :)
Congratulations
Furlong made the undercut cool. Everybody had an undercut.
and Mike Patton!
Hello Edward, I love hearing your story!! ❤ I too am a recovering addict and I try to love myself everyday. It can be hard to love life and be happy but I have a great wife and I play music and I hope you are well and happy. It's great to hear part of your story, I know it is hard to tell it but I think it's part of recovery to tell your story and wear it proud. You are still here, you are still alive 😊 God bless 🤘
Even 30+ years later, you can still hear a hint of his younger voice from "T2". He had to re-dub the vast majority of his lines for that, since he was going through puberty and his voice kept changing.
I thought the same thing!! 😁
I can still hear T2 John Connor
Always liked Furlong he was great in his roles. Child actors have hard lives. Happy he's in better place.
Congrats Edward Furlong for being clean since 2018!!! I myself got clean from fetty and herion since 2/15/18. I was using it to deal with all my internal pain that I had going on (my ex gf and her new husband molesting my daughter and her half sister) and it fucked me up to the point where nothing mattered anymore which is all I wanted. I eventually hit rock bottom and got arrested but i eventually got sober and sole custody of my daughter and have had my life together ever since.
I've gotta say this podcast just keeps getting better and better..
So happy Eddie is doing well!! Once you get sober and clean your Brain heals and things get much clearer been there done that ! Going on 7 years myself.. glad he is getting his second chance ! Always Routing for Eddie just keep pushing forward!
I think the reason Edward played the role of John Connor so perfectly is because his real life until he was 13 was as difficult and lonely as John Connor.
It's truly ironic that his difficult childhood embodied the perfect John Connor.
I hope, now, Edward appreciates everything his childhood brought to John Connor.
In his work, I was always worried about Edward, who was too talented to play cold, dark, hurt, too serious and lonely roles.
Now, I want to see Edward play those roles: warm and bright, wacky and funny, easy-going and nonsensical. You got this !
To all of us in recovery: please, take care of and love yourself. 😊
What a great and genuine Guy. All the best wishes for Eddy.
This was genuinely one of the best 'just sit and chat' podcasts I've ever listened to. Plenty of space to open up and just talk. Not be interviewed, just talk. Like humans. I loved it. :)
Edward Furlong has long been one of my acting heroes, and it was so heartening to see him and hear him tell his stories at his own pace. I'm so incredibly happy that he's living his life, doing his thing, and just being his authentic self. I don't know if he'll read the comments here or not, but if he does, just know that you're STILL a hero in my book.
👍🏾😉👏🏾
He played a young teen in a ridiculous situation in the least annoying way. That's an achievement.
Man, when he told the Terminator 3 story my heart literally sunk. I would never forgive myself if I blew a lifetime opportunity like that.
It’s absolutely tragic. I always knew what happened, but not with this detail and specifics. Like damn, we might have actually had some solid Terminator films
I asked for this interview a few months back... And you delivered ❤
If Short Round from Temple of Doom can make a comeback, Ed Furlong can. I for one would definitely wanna see his "The Whale" comeback movie.
It’s so good to see him. He has been one of my favorite actors my entire life. I always felt like his story mimicked Brad Renfro’s, and I hoped there would never come a day when we lost him like we did Brad. Both incredibly talented people. And Furlong has so many incredible movies that are overlooked or not talked about enough-Little Odessa, Animal Factory, American Heart, Pet Sematary Two, Pecker, even Detroit Rock City.
I keep forgetting this guy with hair played my favorite Lex Luthor incarnation.
which guy with hair?
Dude should deffo look at voice work. He’s in his late 40s but could convincingly pull off a teenager in a cartoon.
I'm always kinda shocked Eddie didn't get into VA stuff. He's got a great voice. I could easily see him playing the bully kid in a Disney TVA show or something. Funny enough Danny Cooksey who played his pal in T2 is one of the most beloved VAs of all time. He STILL plays kids too, so it's possible for Furlong.
Edward Furlong should go into voice acting. He has a good voice for it
What an amazing, strong man! God bless him.
This was so interesting and honest.
And I appreciate Michael saying he doesn't want kids. People still look at you funny when you say that, especially for women.
Thank you Micheal for doing this interview with Edward 🙏 I know as a recovering addict this will help allot of people to hear Edward's story😊. He is so humble and I've always wanted to see him in a real podcast setting, I've only really seen a few small interviews with him so this was really cool.
I just finished listening to this episode and it was a powerful episode. Edward opening up about his addiction is going to help so many people. I am glad that his life is back on track. I wish him the best.
I can't imagine being thrust into the spotlight at 13 and your first movie is so HUGE. Glad he's doing well now!
Love this podcast. Edward definitely opened up and I am glad that he has turned his life around.
You are the man! Edward. With all the terminator movies that were made, all we ever wanted was YOU! We really missed you Ed. There can be only one John Connor.
So true so true ...he make a good grown up John Connor
Edward’s attitude changing to not getting so worked up over things is due to his history. Edward has been through so much in his life, and he’s now old enough to notice that he actually can overcome anything thrown his way, and the only thing he can actually control is himself. With age comes wisdom. And lots of therapy helps too! 😊
Everyone is gonna be like terminator and I'm here like Detroit Rock City
He’s looking better. Good for him, hope he continues to do better
Sooo proud of him...cant wait to see his comeback!
God bless him! ❤ his story is so powerfully honest and will continue to help so many on their journey to recovery. We are ready and here for the Eddie-ssance!
It brings me joy and comfort to see him doing so much better now. I wish I had him as a friend to film him doing different scenes, and create a reel to show his real potential.
Yeah, or just one killer, well produced short film with a good part made for him. He has talent for days, he just need to have the right material in his hands.
So glad to see Edward Furlong! Amazing story.
The first few minutes of this, I was trying to figure out who Furlong's voice reminded me of, aside from just himself, and then it clicked. He sounds a fair bit like Sebastian Bach.
Just getting started on the interview, looking forward to it.
his voice reminds me of Steve-O
I had the exact same thought!!
Speaking from experience, (I am 28 yrs sober). If you are in A.A., and actually working the steps, and going to meetings regularly, and have tapped into your "Higher Power", (as clichesh as that sounds) then you get this overwhelming calm that keeps you sober.
Sobriety is not just about not drinking or using. It's about seeing clearly. Being, "Sober Minded".
And that has a tremendous effect on your emotional well-being. The longer you pursue your sobriety, the clearer you become. and the more you can see and hear the Truth.
The Truth that, You Are Complete just in Yourself.
You don't need anything more. Just Live and Be Who You Are.
Furlong connected a dot for me thanks to your podcast. The part where he said that heroin makes you not care about a personal crisis is right on the money. I felt the same way while ingesting other narcotics and alcohol. Great communication that hopefully you'll continue with other actors like furlong who've struggled with addiction while being a part of the entertainment industry. I really liked the honesty and integrity of Ed Furlong. Very inspiring interview. Thank you!
I really wish the best for Eddie Furlong!