Drew Moerlein on Becoming Captain America in Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (From the Archives)

Before Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra became one of gaming's most anticipated Marvel titles, actor Drew Moerlein joined me for a candid conversation about stepping into the role of Captain America.In this archived interview from April 2024, Drew reflects on landing one of the most iconic characters in entertainment, the evolution of performance capture, balancing acting with producing, and why treating your creative career like a business is essential. We also dive into his horror film Bloodline Killer, navigating Hollywood, and somehow end up debating Reese's, Butterfinger, and candy rankings.It's an honest, funny, and surprisingly inspiring conversation that still resonates today.In this episode:Becoming Captain America in Marvel 1943: Rise of HydraThe future of cinematic video gamesMotion capture and performance capture explainedProducing and starring in Bloodline KillerBuilding a sustainable acting careerWhy creatives should think like CEOsHollywood, auditions, and career longevityCandy debates and plenty of laughs🎧 Originally recorded in April 2024.