The Wrecking Crew Cast Interview | Jacob Batalon, Morena Baccarin, Ángel Manuel Soto
About this episode
The episode features an interview with the cast of The Wrecking Crew discussing the psychological themes in the film.
The Wrecking Crew cast, Jacob Batalon and Morena Baccarin, and director, Ángel Manuel Soto visit the Color of Success Podcast with Dr. Stephanie J. Wong. They talk about how Psychology is woven throughout the movie, including: -Ángel wanting to highlight generational trauma and the relationship between brothers (Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista's characters) -Morena channeling her experiences as a marginalized female to her Baddie character, Valentina -Jacob's character, Pika wanting to be perceived as a tough dude vs. living authentically The Wrecking Crew streaming on Amazon Prime on January 28, 2026! #mentalhealthmatters #podcast #wreckingcrew #jacobbatalon #morenabaccarin #psychology #hollywood #movie For more mental health and entertainment content, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Stephanie J Wong
Guests: Jacob Batalon, Morena Baccarin, Ángel Manuel Soto
Topics covered
- psychology
- generational trauma
- mental health
- Hollywood
- character development
Keywords
- mental health
- psychology
- The Wrecking Crew
- generational trauma
- Hollywood
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Wrecking Crew
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