EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 30 MIN
William Johnson: 20 Years in Film, Staying Booked, and the Real Hustle Behind Hollywood
from Elevated Game W/ G.Wayne · host William Johnson, G Wayne, Elevated Game
G Wayne sits down with actor William Johnson—a vet with 20+ years in the game and dozens of projects—to talk about what it really takes to stay working in Hollywood.In this episode, William breaks down:How he stays booked by following up with directors/producers and keeping relationships strongHis mindset on set: show up on time, know your lines, stay positive, and stay out the wayHis film “30 Days Before Christmas”(now on streaming) + award recognitionStories from major sets, including Cradle 2 the Grave and why scenes still get cutWhy he avoids the “industry party” nonsense and keeps his circle smallThe real-life hustle: coaching actors, staying active, and doing what it takes to providePlus: a funny Hot Seat round and classic Elevated Game energy.Connect with WilliamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/only1brothabill/ Connect with G Wayne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_w_gwayneYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatedgamepodcast Executive Produced by Harold Lefty Williams, Alex Parker, Kori Davis, and Eugene Parker Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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