Episode 10: Finn Wittrock on Acting, Fatherhood & Playing Milton Hershey | EnterUp Podcast

In Episode 10 of the EnterUp Podcast, host Will Hardy sits down with Emmy-nominated actor Finn Wittrock for an honest and inspiring conversation about acting, fatherhood, perseverance, and stepping into one of the most iconic roles of his career. Finn reflects on his early years studying Shakespeare alongside his father, attending an artistic high school in Los Angeles, and eventually earning acceptance into the prestigious Juilliard School — where his craft and discipline were refined at the highest level. We talk about his breakout and defining performances in American Horror Story (earning him an Emmy nomination), as well as major roles in The Big Short, La La Land, If Beale Street Could Talk, and The Normal Heart. Finn opens up about the highs of success, the uncertainty between projects, rejection, resilience, and what it really looks like to sustain a career in Hollywood. One of the most powerful parts of this episode is Finn's transparency about balancing being a present father while pursuing a demanding acting career. He shares the internal tension between ambition and family, long filming schedules, emotional roles, and the grounding perspective that fatherhood brings to his life and work. We also dive into his upcoming film The Life of Milton Hershey, set for release later this year. Finn discusses what drew him to portraying Milton Hershey and how this role connects to legacy, vision, and purpose at this stage of his life. This episode is about passion, discipline, humility, and navigating life's different seasons — on screen and at home. 👇 Comment below: What part of Finn's story resonated with you most? 🔔 Like, Subscribe, and Share to support more meaningful conversations on the EnterUp Podcast.