Actor John Hickman Talks New Film with Morgan Freeman, Working with Al Pacino & More!

John Hickman discussed his acting career, highlighting his experiences working with notable actors like Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, and Tommy Lee Jones. He shared insights into the demanding schedules of film sets, including a nine-hour fight scene with Tyrese Gibson. Hickman also mentioned his transition into acting at age 40 after winning a walk-on role on "True Blood." He expressed a desire to work with Denzel Washington and Nikki Glaser. Hickman is promoting his new film "The Gunner" and a documentary he produced, "Jailhouse to Millhouse," about Pamela Hayden's life. He also reflected on his experiences with various actors and the challenges of special effects.00:00 - Intro00:13 - Discussion on College Football & Nick Saban02:21 - Working with Morgan Freeman & Work Ethic 05:27 - Experiences with Other Actors & Roles 06:46 - Learning from Al Pacino & Personal Anecdotes 12:32 - Transitioning into Acting & Early Roles 16:21 - Traveling for Roles & Working with Nicholas Cage 20:36 - Fun Roles & Special Effects 25:18 - Desired Collaborations & Preparing for Roles 30:47 - Creepy Shooting Locations & Working with Tommy Lee Jones 33:45 - Promoting "The Gunner" and Upcoming Documentary 36:14 - Final Thoughts & Roll Tide 36:38 - Outro John Hickman IG:https://www.instagram.com/johnhickman/Chuck Shute Link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!