Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Matt Jones, known for Breaking Bad, Mom, Bob Hearts Abishola, and Gilmore Girls, to discuss his journey from growing up in the suburbs of Los Angeles to building a career in television and film. The conversation explores his early love of movies, his transition from sports to theater, performing with Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, breaking into commercials before landing his first television role, and the audition for Breaking Bad that changed everything. Matt also reflects on the realities of life after a career-defining role, navigating typecasting, the challenges facing working actors in today's industry, and how streaming-era budget cuts have reshaped opportunities for actors and crews alike.🎞️ CONNECT WITH USSubscribe for more unfiltered conversations : / @anactordespairs https://youtu.be/eJyErEM3TJcFollow An Actor Despairs on social media:Instagram : instagram.com/anactordespairsPersonnal IG link : instagram.com/ryanmperezWebsite : ryanmaritnperez.comTODAY'S GUEST:https://www.instagram.com/mattjonesisdead/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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