<p>On this episode of <strong><em>The Story & Craft Podcast, </em></strong>we sit down with actor,<strong>Thomas Jane</strong> from the <strong>Amazon Prime Video</strong> film<strong> “</strong><strong><em>Play DIrty</em></strong><strong>”, </strong>as well as projects such as <strong><em>The Expanse</em></strong> and <strong><em>Boogie Nights</em></strong>.<strong> </strong><strong><em> </em></strong>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!</p><p><strong><em>SHOW HIGHLIGHTS</em></strong></p><p>03:26 Thomas Jane's Early Life and Career Beginnings</p><p>13:54 Playing Mickey Mantle</p><p>08:48 The Expanse and Sci-Fi Genre</p><p>18:34 High School and Early Acting</p><p>27:47 Reflections on Education and Society</p><p>36:32 Independent Films and Future Projects</p><p>43:17 Sci-Fi and Authentic Stories</p><p>44:26 Advice to Aspiring Actors</p><p>46:00 Family and Personal Life</p><p>48:38 Memories of Paul Reubens</p><p>53:31 Working with Talented Directors</p><p>55:38 The Seven Questions</p><p>Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at <a href="http://www.storyandcraftpod.com"><strong>www.storyandcraftpod.com</strong></a></p><p><em>.<br>.<br></em>.</p><p>#podcast #PodcastInterview #Storytelling #ActorInterview #HollywoodInterview #FilmNerd #ThomasJane #PlayDirty #TheExpanse #Troppo #PrimeVideo #MarkWahlberg #Actor #Acting #StoryAndCraft #GraphicNovels #SyFy #Aliens #IndieFilm </p>
