Honest and powerful conversation with actor, model, and writer Elliott Eason. We delve into the raw and real moments of his life, exploring the tragedies he's faced and how he found his way into acting. Discover how Elliott tamed the darkness inside, the adrenaline rush of performing on stage, and his struggles with addictions and substance abuse. He shares his journey of self-development, finding the right people to work with, and using comedy as a source of light. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on resilience and transformation. Instagram: @_arc_25 Agent: https://fiona-cross.com CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:01:56 - Intro 00:02:28 - Childhood. Trauma. Addictions. 00:05:55 - Adrenaline and the craft of acting 00:09:46 - Mercurial 00:13:23 - Getting into acting 00:17:00 - Dipping into darkness 00:21:36 - Method acting. Pressure. 00:23:26 - Social aspect of acting 00:24:48 - Working Actors Studio 00:28:02 - Craft: intuition, lines, accents 00:38:28 - Hiding behind the anger 00:41:36 - Working with Matthew Kay 00:44:13 - Breakthrough 00:45:40 - Darkness vs light 00:47:10 - Self-development, steroids, drugs 00:53:01 - Working out 00:56:07 - Vulnerability in men on screen 00:58:44 - The Turk 01:02:21 - Healing Andy 01:11:20 - They Might be Monsters 01:14:06 - Playing comedy 01:17:40 - Excitement in art 01:19:53 - Studios vs Independent 01:22:45 - Inspirations in acting 01:26:12 - Acting in a foreign language, AI, double standards 01:30:00 - Being yourself. Karma. 01:35:06 - Doubts 01:38:03 - What's next 01:41:05 - BLITZ 01:45:53 - Contacts 01:46:33 - One Cool Thing 01:48:43 - The End Beyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation. #beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast