WILSON BETHEL: Act Like It's Yours

About this episode

Wilson Bethel shares his unique journey in Hollywood, from competitive tennis to acting.

Join us today for an incredible look at Wilson Bethel and one of the most fascinating "humble pie" journeys in Hollywood. From his early days as a competitive tennis player to performing spoken word poetry to land his first agent at just 19, Wilson's path has been anything but traditional. You won't want to miss his wild stories of career reckoning, including the time he was serving cocktail weenies at an executive screening for The O.C. just weeks after losing a lead role in the pilot. He also shares about his Captain America screen test before the role ultimately went to Chris Evans. Whether he's talking about the viral rap videos he created for the CW, his transformative experience in New York theater, or his intense preparation for Marvel's Daredevil , Wilson brings a raw, instinctive perspective on what it really means to survive and thrive as a journeyman actor. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Wilson Bethel right here. Credits: Daredevil: Born Again Imperfect Women Hart of Dixie Untamed Generation Kill All Rise How to Get Away with Murder The Astronaut Wives Club Generation Kill The Young and the Restless Guest Links: IMDB : Wilson Bethel , Actor, Writer…

People in this episode

Host: Alyshia Ochse

Guest: Wilson Bethel

Topics covered

• Hollywood journey
• acting career
• screen testing
• theater experience
• viral content

Keywords

• Wilson Bethel
• acting
• Hollywood
• Daredevil
• screen test
• theater
• career stories

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Daredevil: Born Again, Imperfect Women, Hart of Dixie, Untamed, Generation Kill, All Rise, How to Get Away with Murder, The Astronaut Wives Club, The Young and the Restless

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