Matt Jones 2.0
from Box Angeles (for Actors) Hosted by Matt Jones, Mike Box Elder
Actor Matt Jones stops by the bungalow and discusses his unwillingness to pay for self tapes, the state of television, never being happier personally, and more! --- BEATS -- 00:00 - Matt slates his name. 00:22 - Introduction. 01:20 - Sneaking things into slates. 04:38 - Not wanting to pay for self tapes. 06:33 - Matt is a fan of the podcast clips. 11:25 - Matt's voice work and AI. 14:15 - Apple shows and the state of TV. 17:12 - Still having to audition. 21:58 - Gersh Agency and not needing validation. 24:38 - Coaching baseball. 27:01 - Walking away from the business. 28:55 - Never being happier personally. 30:35 - TV money not being what it was. 33:33 - Bob Hearts Abishola talent cost-reduction move. 38:45 - Should new actors be optimistic. 47:16 - Did Gersh try to sell Matt. 48:40 - Commercials. 51:03 - The math for cost of living in LA. 56:22 - Matt's soapbox. 59:24 - Who took a chance on Matt. 1:01:08 - Matt Jones XLVIII. The full video and pics -- boxangeles.com/346 --- MORE MATT JONES -- Check Matt's IMDb. Follow Matt on Instagram @mattjonesisdead. Matt's first Box Angeles -- boxangeles.com/092. --- MORE BOX ANGELES -- Support Box Angeles (and access the audio archives) on Patreon. Follow Box Angeles on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
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Actor Matt Jones (Breaking Bad, The Office, Mom) discusses the changing landscape of acting, self-tapes, AI’s impact, and the future of Hollywood. A candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing actors today.
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