Star Trek, Gladiator, Skyfall - The Stories Behind the Names with John Logan

About this episode

John Logan discusses his impactful career in film, television, and theater.

In this episode, John Logan sits down to reflect on a career shaped by bold choices and stories that have defined modern film, television, and theater... from Gladiator and Skyfall to Star Trek, Broadway, and beyond. It’s a candid, wide-ranging look at the moments and relationships that shaped his path as a writer, dramatist, and creative force. We talk about storytelling at scale, protecting the soul of a franchise, collaborating with iconic performers and directors, and what it means to create work that lasts. Dropping Names ...and other things, is a podcast featuring Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes stepping away from the spotlight to share the real stories... the fans, the friendships, the near-misses, the unexpected moments, and the names you never thought they’d drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes

Guest: John Logan

Topics covered

• storytelling
• film
• theater
• collaboration
• career reflection

Keywords

• John Logan
• Gladiator
• Skyfall
• Star Trek
• storytelling
• collaboration
• theater

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway

Books & works: Gladiator, Skyfall, Star Trek

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