In this interview, actor Hank Greenspan opens up about his role in the indie film Ethan Bloom and how it challenged him in new ways after years on the hit TV show The Neighborhood. He talks about what it was like to carry a film as the lead, the intense preparation for emotional scenes, and the transition from sitcom to serious drama.
Hank also shares valuable audition tips for young actors, what he's learned from working with veteran performers, and how he's navigating his career beyond The Neighborhood. Whether you're a fan of Hank, an aspiring actor, or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories, this one's worth the watch.
📍 Timestamps in the video chapters!
00:02 – Preparing for the Premiere: Hank talks about attending the Ethan Bloom premiere in Miami at the Olympia Theater, with a red carpet and post-screening Q&A. He even got a real suit.
01:27 – Balancing “The Neighborhood” and “Ethan Bloom”: He reflects on working on “The Neighborhood” since age 6 and how the consistent schedule made him want to explore something new and more creatively challenging.
02:58 – Landing “Ethan Bloom”: Hank and his team asked for more indie film opportunities, leading to the audition and booking of Ethan Bloom, which offered a more dramatic and fresh experience.
03:37 – Emotional Scenes and Learning on Set: He discusses working with experienced co-stars like Josh Molina and Rochelle Lefevre, and how he prepared for intense scenes, including a key monologue.
04:58 – Carrying the Film as Lead: Being first on the call sheet was a shift from his ensemble role in “The Neighborhood”. He describes the daily schedule, pressure, and responsibility of being in nearly every scene.
06:27 – Realizing the Stakes: Hank shares how he and his mom managed the shooting schedule and how vital his presence was to production, unlike in “The Neighborhood”, where scenes could be shuffled.
07:49 – Comedy and Influence from Co-stars: He credits his comedic timing and acting instincts to years of observing his Neighborhood co-stars, using those skills in Ethan Bloom's mix of drama and humor.
08:30 – Looking Ahead: Although not actively searching, he’s open to doing more projects like Ethan Bloom. He acknowledges that auditions have slowed post-strike but expresses his passion for acting.
10:44 – Acting Advice for Young Performers: Hank emphasizes the importance of understanding lines in auditions and suggests creating a personal backstory when full scripts aren’t available, even if it's just for context.
12:55 – On Auditions and Persistence: He admits that auditions are tough and still uncomfortable, even after years of doing them, but encourages young actors to get used to them since they’re essential to the job.
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