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Q: What have you been up to since we wrapped Believe Me last summer?

A: A month after Believe Me wrapped, I went to a small town in Saugatuck, MI to shoot a movie called Saugatuck Cures. After that, I joined the cast of Switched at Birth for Season three. Then I shot a movie called The Midnight Man in Los Angeles where I play the right hand man to Vinnie Jones, the big, scary British actor who most know from Snatch. I play a brute enforcer with neck tattoos and a goatee and go around beating the hell out of people for money and information; I’ve never had a role like that but really enjoyed it. I’m also returning to Glee for their final season starting next week, Season 6.

Q: Can you tell me more about Saugatuck Cures and your role as Drew Callaghan?

A: Sure, the film is basically a buddy road trip comedy that looks at sexuality from a religious viewpoint. Similar to Believe Me, what the film does really well is that it uses comedy to open the doors into hot issues without polarizing or offending others. I play Drew, a gay firefighter in small town Saugatuck, I have a bed in breakfast with my mom (Judith Chapman; big soap opera star) who is struggling with cancer. My buddy and I come up with this kooky idea to go around and advertise to people that we can turn homosexuals into heterosexuals if they pay the right money; and we scam people doing just that. The movie looks at how religious families view a gay family member; it’s about acceptance and tolerance. The film uses comedy and crazy hijinks to tell the story.

Q: Congratulations on returning to Glee. What is it like to be on set with such an enthusiastic/high energy cast?

A: Thanks, it’s a high energy set for sure. Music and singing constantly surround the set making for a great atmosphere. Whether singing in front of the camera or dance parties in the trailers, everyone’s in a good mood. It’s exciting because most projects actors work on don’t have a built in fan base. With Glee, we know how many people the show will reach and it gives us the energy we need to perform at a high level.

Q: Tell me about getting started as an actor and what influenced you to move to LA and make it a career?

A: I had always wanted to act. In high school I was in musicals, plays, show choir, jazz choir and enjoyed everything all of it. It was on those stages my junior and senior year of high school, during the curtain calls, that I knew that I never wanted the feeling of performing to end. I knew I wanted to act, but didn’t think it was very realistic. I planned on going to go to ASU to study broadcast journalism at the Walter Cronkite School. I was going to settle and be a news anchor since I would still be on TV with a script, hair, makeup, and wardrobe.

Two things happened that changed my perspective: first of all, a buddy of mine from high school (Garrett Hedlund) graduated early, headed to LA, and suddenly was in Troy playing Brad Pitt’s little cousin. That was the first person I had seen come from where I was, go to Hollywood, and succeed, which made my dream more realistic. Secondly, my mom passed away unexpectedly my senior year which shook me up and forced me to live for the moment rather than play things safe. Those two things were the impetus to move to LA and make something happen. After I graduated, I worked valet for the summer, then we drove out to LA and I moved in, then my dad and brother drove away; I was all alone at 18.

Q: Talk about your memories from the days of being an aspiring actor and grinding to make it happen?

A: It’s definitely a frustrating time and a struggle getting started, but my memories before any good breaks are fun. You don’t know when or if anything will ever happen, or how long you’ll  tolerate living paycheck to paycheck eating noodles. That time of my life was fun because I had friendships with others that were struggling to make something happen in the industry as well, we would all get together at the beach or play games at the house and bond over similar struggles. It’s definitely sweeter now that I have steady work; I still have those friendships, but now I can pay my bills and do what I enjoy most.

Q: How did you become exposed and involved in muscular dystrophy philanthropy?

A: My mom and grandmother both suffered from the disease. I’ve known about it my whole life, but my peers didn’t seem to have an understanding of what it was or what it can do to those who suffer from it. As soon as Glee started taking off, I realized I had a chance to do more on social media than self promotion. I wanted to use the social platform for something greater than my own success. I called up the Muscular Dystrophy Association and introduced myself; I explained my desire to raise awareness and money for this cause in hopes of finding a cure. I went to their headquarters in Tucson and met with their team and learned more about the research needs and today we are closer than ever to isolating the gene and altering it so nobody has to battle with muscular dystrophy moving forward.

Q: What drew you to your character, Baker, and how would you compare yourself to him?

A: I was thrilled to play Baker, he’s the character I most identify with. The script is so good and original; it’s a brave script and I had never seen one like it before. The story alone was something I wanted to be a part of, and once I started reading Baker, I knew I wanted the role.

I’m similar to Baker in the sense that he’s a fun loving guy who looks to enjoy life to the fullest. His fierce loyalty to his friends is something I definitely relate to; I’m actually road tripping back to Arizona next week for our ten year reunion with my best buddies from high school. The difference between Baker and would have to be how over the top and kooky he is; he goes above and beyond with a zest that’s similar to John Belushi (Animal House), making the role real fun for me.

Q: Is God going to rain down lightning bolts on the filmmakers for pushing the line with their satirical approach to modern day Christian culture?

A: I think at the end of the day, the filmmakers were honest with their message and I don’t think anyone can get upset or offended by honesty and truth. To me, this film is so potent and impactful because the filmmakers are indeed Christians; they’re merely poking fun and turning the mirror on their own religious culture rather than attacking others and pointing fingers; its palatable and refreshing. The thing I take away most from the film is the entertainment value, it’s about friendship and morals being tested, religion is only the backdrop. Believe Me takes a look at the power of platforms, it looks at how people choose to use their power. This film doesn’t tell anyone how to feel or what to believe in.

Q: What are your favorite memories from last summer working on Believe Me?

A: Man, it’s too hard to narrow it down, the whole experience was pretty magical and amazing; it was definitely one of the best experiences of my life. The cast got along so well, we hung out and talked together on and off set and rarely retreated to the trailers. Between enjoying Barton Springs, eating Texas bbq, devouring Torchy’s queso, and tubing on the lake while losing my bathing suit, it was too much fun. I remember the late nights at the bar discussing life, religion, and priorities. Everyone listened with an open heart and open mind; I feel like most discussions on politics and religion aren’t productive, but this was honest, fascinating, and healthy. The atmosphere created on set invited everyone to share their thoughts. Something special was definitely in the air last summer during the making of Believe Me. I’m so proud to be a part of this film; it’s high quality, everyone should be proud of their work, and I will always cherish that experience and relationships created on set last summer in Austin.

To learn more about Max, you can follow him on Twitter, @Mr_Max_Adler , and to see all the news about his role in Believe Me, follow @believemefilm.

Q: What have you been working on since we shot Believe Me last summer?

A: After Believe Me wrapped, I did a movie in Australia called Cut Snake with Sullivan Stapleton. I’m actually going to the Toronto Film Festival on the 4th and Cut Snake will screen on the 5th before I come back to LA, which I’m pretty excited about. Then I did Angelina Jolie’s movie, Unbroken, which was shot in Australia as well. This year, I did an Indie called Pacific Standard Time, which was shot in LA and that was great because almost nothing shoots in LA. Going to work and then coming home to lie in my own bed at night was great. Then I did a pilot for AMC in Utah called Galyntine; I have high hopes for that. It was an amazing experience. The cast was just incredible; really beautiful people. I thought to myself, if I was stuck with these people for six years or so, I’d be more than happy – I’d be in heaven. I kind of hope it happens (laughs).

Q: Let’s talk a little more about Unbroken. What can you tell us about your character Pete?

A: Pete Zamperini is Louie’s older brother. It was a real honor to get to play him because Louie attributed everything in his life that was good to Pete. At the end of Pete’s life, dying in his bed, Louie talks about the cascade of good things that came about after Pete’s care and unconditional love. It’s pretty beautiful to get to play someone who I can identify with, especially his love for his little brother; I would die for my little brother. I loved playing someone who would never give up on his sibling and no matter what it took, he got his brother on the right track.

Q: What attracted and influenced you to take the role of Sam in Believe Me?

A: The first thing that drew me in was the dialogue, the witty repartee, the fantastic sense of humor, and the cheeky characters. Before things fall apart between the friends, the film is already engrossing and entertaining. I had the chance to sink my teeth into something meaty as an actor as the film progressed, the conflict becomes bigger, and the secret becomes more difficult to contain. There are some wonderful conflicts between characters as well as within themselves throughout the movie. Those are my selfish reasons; actors love to have good roles, great dialogue, and great conflict.

By the time I got to the end of the script, I knew I really wanted to do it because it was something that I had never seen before. It was a film I had never watched before and a script I had never read; it was really unique. It asks people to be honest with themselves about their convictions and then follow through to discover what they really believe.

Q: I was really impressed with the way you held your American accent on and off set last summer. Is that something you try to do with all your roles that demand an accent change?

A: Anytime there’s an accent I always, from the beginning to the end of the day, stay in that accent. I find that the entry point is partly technical into any accent; it’s partly a feel and it’s partly a viewpoint, but overall it’s largely technical. Once you get past the technicality of an accent, it becomes second nature. After speaking like that for a few hours or so, depending on the day, it becomes concrete and it’s totally engrained. If I was jumping in and out between takes I wouldn’t be able to maintain consistency. So for me, sticking to it is the easiest way to get the best results.

Q: What did you find to be the most unique aspect of Believe Me and the message of the movie?

A: I enjoy filmmakers from any walk of life turning the mirror on their own history, culture, beliefs, or whatever it may be. An honest look at someone’s history or the culture of their religion is always really interesting to me; and to do it as a comedy where you poke fun at the quirks of that culture to me, is really funny. I think there are faults within all cultures, religions, and humans on this planet. I think the Christian community, like everyone else, can’t escape that; we should always be willing to look at ourselves and see how we can do things better and more honestly.

There is nothing in this film that pokes fun at the heart and soul of those who follows Jesus. There are interesting man-made phenomena that have come about from religion, but it’s not just Christianity. This film is a sensational stadium-packed version of that reality. Something everyone needs to ask themselves is: am I practicing what I preach, or am I going along with the crowd?

Q: How was the set of Believe Me different from some of the bigger budget films you’ve been a part of?

A: I felt the set experience was as professional, comfortable, and exciting as any bigger budget film I’ve been a part of. I never once felt rushed, and I’ve done Indies where I’ve felt very rushed the whole time. I don’t think, with the exception of when we absolutely had to because of logistics, any of us ever used the honeywagons (actor trailer) you provided. We’re all working actors and hung out on set or near the set the entire shoot. We fed off of each others’ energy and had a great time playing heads up on the iPhone, laughing, and having in-depth discussions about the subject matters this film tackles. The whole set felt very organic; it was more like summer camp than going to work.

Q: Have you been able to stay in touch with your fellow cast members?

A: Oh, yeah. I’ve seen pretty much everybody, but sometimes our schedules don’t match up. Knighton and I have been meaning to see each other again and get a coffee or go get a drink, but haven’t been able to hang because of schedule conflicts. I think we all see each other when we can. I just saw Sinqua in Melbourne; he happened to be down there promoting a film and I got the chance to see him. It was great to see him on the other side of the planet.

Q: Growing up, did you watch more American or Australian films?

A: More American films. The market is so saturated with American films, because Hollywood is the epicenter of the Western world. It wasn’t until I got a bit older that I started getting more of an interest in the arts and film of my own country, I mostly watched Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. I used to love those wonderful American actors, particularly hilarious actors. I would emulate them around the house; that was kind of my entry point to acting.

Q: What age did you start acting?

A: When I was a young kid, ten or eleven I guess, I started doing little theatre in my hometown, it was called Rockhampton Little Theatre. When I was thirteen I did my first musical; musicals are a big deal in my town. I did the school musical every year after that through my senior year. I did my first play when I was sixteen; overall it was pretty much music theatre for me until I left my hometown. My second year out of high school I went to a place called NIDA, which is a drama school in Sydney. That’s when it probably started getting more professional, but leading up that I had always been obsessed with theatre.

Q: What was the most challenging scene in Believe Me for you as an actor?

A: At the time we wrapped the shoot, I thought it was the final scene of the film, but looking back on it, I think it was actually the argument with Callie. I really enjoyed that scene.

Q: Do you have a favorite memory from last summer on or off set?

A: It would have to be going between the after party and doing behind the scenes work. Everyone was so alive and so full of joy at what we had just accomplished. It was such a special feeling and it was a special film experience. I enjoyed that day because it was filled with so much happiness, but I was so sad when it ended; I cried that last night.

To learn more about Alex, you can follow him on Twitter, @Alex_Russell , and to see all the news about his role in Believe Me, follow @believemefilm.

Q: What have you been up to since we shot Believe Me last summer?

A: I did a film called Hot with Steven Strait and Noah Segan before I shot the second half of Parenthood for NBC. Then I shot the pilot of Weird Loners, which is coming out this January on FOX. Most recently, I shot a movie with Mickey Rourke and Emma Roberts called Ashby.

Q: What can you tell us about  your character in Ashby, Father Ted?

A: I play a priest named Father Ted who befriends the character of Mickey Rourke who is trying to find redemption; he’s led the life of a bad man. It was great to have a few scenes with Mickey who I look up to so much.

Q: What are the principal differences of working on film versus television? Do you prefer one over the other?

A: Film is what I prefer. I enjoy going somewhere, whether LA or a new location and meeting new people and playing a character for a 30-day schedule or so. I like to work on different projects with different actors and filmmakers. There is something to be said about television and developing a character over several years though, which is enjoyable and exciting. Not to mention the money is better in TV.

Q: You knocked your roll out of the park with Gabriel. Everyone who’s seen the film loves what you did with your character. Tell us about what attracted you to the roll?

A: First of all, I thought the script was amazing. I’ve never read a script that tackles issues within faith without a heavy hand. It’s humorous and fun, but yet there is still a moral tale being told, I believed in the script. In terms of my character Gabriel, I just thought it would be fun to play a guy that is so wrapped up in himself along with what he thinks is the right thing. I found his beliefs and love for himself to be really funny. The roll blended a few things I have secretly wanted to be, a rockstar and an actor, even though becoming a rock star didn’t work out; I sort of got to play a rock star in the movie (laughs). It was a fun character and I knew it was something I wanted to respond to.

Q: What age did you know you wanted to act? Is there an individual you draw your inspiration or technique from?

A: I started acting as a freshman in highschool, I went to an acting school and knew I wanted to act from the get-go. In terms of an actor I would compare my style to, I can’t pick anyone, I’m more of a naturalist actor. I love Jeff Bridges; he’s realistic and natural and I always try to come from a realistic and honest place with my work. I really love Jeff and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Those two have been big influences on me.

Q: Do you think the controversy this film brings with Christian filmmakers creating a satirical comedy on modern day church culture will ultimately benefit the success of the project and appeal to those of different beliefs?

A: I don’t see this film as a Christian film, I just see it as a great movie. If people want to call it a Christian movie, they can, and if others want to call it a comedy, that works. I see a movie like this relating to anyone. Believe Me is not limited to certain groups or categories. It’s a really funny movie that anyone can enjoy, whether they are a person of faith or not. I think too many people today get wrapped up in classifying and placing films in a specific box. I don’t think this movie fits into one, which I love.

Q: What have your fans/friends been saying to you about the trailer and content thats been released for Believe Me?

A: A lot of them are really excited to see the film. People have been tweeting and seem to really enjoy the trailer; overall they seem curious. People are going to laugh when they see the film. The great work speaks for itself and I’m excited for the release.

Q: Have you kept up with castmates from Believe Me?

A: I’ve seen Max Adler a few times along with Alex Russell here and there. Fortunately for our careers, everyone has been busy working, which makes it tough to see people.

Q: What did you take away from working on Believe Me last summer?

A: Well, you know, I’m not a Christian, I came into the project with my own preconceptions about Christianity and people of faith. I would say that those preconceptions were ill-conceived. I got to work with a bunch of people my age who are Christians and realized that they are open minded people and realized that maybe I was the one that was being close minded. I had my mind opened to a lot of different things last summer and made a lot of great friends. I enjoyed having our late night discussions on theology and speaking on faith and history. I learned a lot about myself in the last year in terms of what preconceptions I bring to the table and that I shouldn’t be so judgmental I also learned that I need to be more open minded in my life as a whole, whether its religion or anything for that matter. Last summer all blends into a big memory, whether it was Barton Springs or late night beers with everyone after work, I had a great experience working on Believe Me.

To learn more about Zach, you can follow him on Twitter, @ZachKnighton , and to see all the news about his role in Believe Me, follow @believemefilm.

Q: What have you been working on since Believe Me last summer?

A: I’ve been working on a TV show called Power on Starz, where I play a character named Shawn who’s the son of 50 Cents’ character, Kanan and also the surrogate son of Omari Hardwick’s character, Ghost. The characters function in a high-income world within the drug and nightclub business and are grooming Shawn to be one of the up and coming drug dealers in New York City.

Q: Should your fans expect to see more of you in the second season of Power?

A: Absolutely. People should see much more of the storyline that was established in the first season come to life. They’ll see the evolution of Shawn; in the first season he’s popularized to the world of violence, drugs, and the club life he’s been thrust into. As we go into the second season, we’ll get to see a maturation of his character as he becomes more aware of his environment, and also more capable of handling his environment.

Q: What are similarities and differences of working on the set of Power vs. Believe Me?

A: The similarity is that both projects are high quality with talented people involved. I think the unique difference is one being film, while the other is television, which brings different levels of time commitment. With Believe Me, I got the chance to work with one director (Will Bakke) throughout the entire process. With Power, I’ve gotten to work with several directors who have different perspectives, which I have to adapt to.

Q: It’s funny to see people divided on our trailer, some seem excited about the comedy and love the fun cast, while others are disgruntled and feel like the message is “making fun of Christians.” Then they see it’s made by Christians and become confused. Do you think the controversy over the release may benefit the film’s success?

A: Absolutely, I think controversy of any sort can benefit a project, but close-minded people could find it offensive. The subject matter of Believe Me will allow people to observe or question what they already believe in through a film that doesn’t dictate a specific response from the audience. After reading the script and talking with Will (Bakke), it’s clear that Believe Me has a faith-based theme, but depicts that you must understand why you believe in something to have faith in it.

Q: You have such a strong social media following that is continuously growing alongside your success. What are your fans saying to you about Believe Me?

A: The fans are excited. What made me proud was when I was in Australia, where Believe Me will go after it has been released in the states, people were asking me about Believe Me, which they had been following through social media and all the materials released thus far. People have really grasped what we have been putting out on social media. Several Q&A questions in Australia were about the release of Believe Me, which got me excited.

Q: You did an incredible job with your role of Tyler. Besides being the nicest guy, what similarities do you see in Tyler and yourself? Have you ever had to say “No” in a situation your friends encouraged you to be in?

A: Absolutely, you’re not living if you don’t have to say “No” to certain opportunities that arise. I respect Tyler’s level of integrity and I try to carry myself the same way. Tyler has a lot of love and passion for his friends. He gets into situations in the film due to his loyalty and love for them, but eventually questions his belief system as things escalate.

Q: The actors had great report on set last summer, do you keep up with any of them currently?

A: Believe Me was unique; the fact that I consider those actors some of my best friends rather than industry acquaintances made the experience very special. I’ve been to a few events with Miles Fisher, Max and I have hung out; I was in Australia recently and hung out with Alex a few times and had a chance to meet his parents and friends. I talk to Johanna consistently and have tried to go to yoga a few times, but that hasn’t worked out (laughing); she’s a lovely and inspirational person. I can honestly say I am close friends with everyone. The passion and love on the set was so genuine and holds true in the friendships that have manifested from Believe Me.

Q: What are your favorite memories on and off set from last summer?

A: My favorite memory was the day before we shot the scene where we are walking through the hotel room and I put on the South African hat in slow motion; we hung out in the green room with all the boys. I happened to bring my guitar that day, and Miles also brought his so we had a little jam session. I put a photo on Twitter from that day; it was one of the best experiences I’ve had, not just from Believe Me, but in my life.

The camaraderie and euphoria of being in a place I wanted to be in, enjoying the work I was doing, and being able to experience it with others I really enjoyed being with was an experience amongst many that I will always cherish. It was a long day, but the guys had a great time hanging out. I remember Alex Russell playing the harmonica and Max was humming some song Miles had him do; we had an improv rag tag orchestra. Alex was impersonating everyone and we enjoyed that time together.

Also, the first night when we went to Bangers on Rainey Street, getting a chance to meet everyone was fun and seeing what we were about to embark on was exciting. When Johanna came to the set, we did our first run through, and when we came outside, Alex Carroll busted out a back flip for Jo, and I was like “this dude’s crazy!” I’ll never forget that. We worked hard and when we were celebrating in the hotel room, I accidentally punched Alex in the face during a dancing scene; he fell down laughing. It was an amazing time and so much fun.

Q: Where did you find your inspiration to act? What age did you begin acting?

A: The actor who is the most pivotal in my career to date is Michael Caine. “How to Act in Film” is a book I carry with me daily as a reference. I like his practical approach to acting as a business; he’s an artist first, but recognizes business happens; he navigated the balance well. His career success and the variety of characters he has played over his 30-40 year career is something I have to respect.

His words and work have influenced me a great deal. At 11 years old, I saw a movie called the Radio Flyer and it resonated with me. I started reciting scenes from the film and set up chairs and had my mom play the certain characters for me to play the dialogue back with her. I knew at that time I was going to become an actor. Even though I dedicated time to sports up through college, I knew I would come back to the arts at some point. It happened organically where I could perceive it, study it, and do theatre, and in a way that interested me.

To learn more about Sinqua, you can follow him on Twitter, @sinquawalls, and to see all the news about his role in Believe Me, follow @believemefilm.

We’re highlighting a different character each week on Facebook and Twitter leading up to the September 26 release of Believe Me. This week is all about Johanna Braddy and her character, Callie, the tour manager for Cross Country and Sam’s love interest. We caught up with Johanna to talk about her Believe Me experience one year later.

Q: What have you been up to since we shot Believe Me last summer?

A: Gosh it’s been a busy year. A couple of films, and guest stars. I’m just now relocating to Canada for a series regular role on Lifetime’s new show, “UN-Real.”

Q: Tell me a little bit about that.

A: Without revealing too much, it’s a dark comedy about the makings of a dating style reality show. A behind the scenes look, if you will. My character is a Lawyer, which I could not be more excited to play. One of my favorite shows is The Good Wife, so I’m hoping to channel a little Alicia Florrick.

Q: One of the reasons I’m so happy that you’re a part of this movie, and why I think you shine throughout the film, is that you just have an authenticity about you. I think that’s also one of the reasons why you have so many fans on Facebook and Twitter who get geeked about everything you work on. What are your fans saying about Believe Me?

A: A bunch of people have viewed the trailer and have been responding that they can’t wait to see it. I’ve personally pre-ordered the DVD. Everyone seems curious about the subject matter. I’ve had people reach out to me who are openly atheist, saying they are interested. It doesn’t seem like we’re being boxed in as a “Christian Movie,” thank goodness!

Q: Is the work that you did on Believe Me pretty consistent with other projects you’ve done? Or was it different because we had such a short shoot and you were working crazy hours?

A: I’ve done a whole bunch of night shoots on indies and other jobs.  In my experience, it was pretty normal. It was passionate, you know. Everyone’s there because they love it and they love this script. I don’t know. Not to sound super hippie, but the vibe and spirit was really good.

Q: Can you tell me a little bit about VGHS (Video Game High School)? Can you drop me any little nuggets?

A: Yes, the nugget I’m allowed to mention is that someone dies this season.

Q: For your sake, I hope it’s not you.

A: Well, it is our last season, so it could be anyone at this point.

Q: Can you give us a little bit of an insight as to something new that Jenny learns this season about herself?

A: Yeah. This season, she really has a lot of clarity when it comes to relationships and career and the balance of both of those. It’s an extreme challenge for her.

Q: Is there anything else you’d like to say about VGHS?

A: Oh sure! The style of the season is a little bit different. Each episode kind of has its own theme. Like, we have a film noir styled episode, then more of a sitcom style episode. So it’s really interesting; it’s different from the past seasons.

Q: Was that more fun for you shooting it that way or did you not really notice a difference as the actress?

A: I don’t know. I mean VGHS is just fun in general, but this was exciting because it was new and so different. It was challenging because we didn’t shoot episodes in order. We just mixed it all up kind of like a film. So we’d shoot part of episode one, three, and five all in one day. The switching mindsets to what scene we were in was a challenge, but it was really, really fun. Also, they told me I could mention that they are looking at a fall release.

Q: What are some of your favorite memories from being here last summer? The production, both on screen and off, hanging out, and stuff like that.

A: Oh my gosh, everything. Like, everything. I was with Alex [Russell] the other day and we both agreed that last summer was honestly one of the best times of our lives, and definitely the most fun we’ve ever had on a project. I think just the tone and vibe of everything. It was neat because pretty much all the filmmakers know the Lord and most the actors don’t.

Some of them had never even read a Bible verse until the script and I don’t know, it just started so many great conversations. You usually try not to talk about religion or politics in the workplace, but that is what this entire movie is about so we just went for it and had some really deep, heated conversations. I think that brought us all closer and gave us a more authentic connection than a lot of jobs do. I think my favorite days though were the night shoots, for sure.

To learn more about Johanna, you can follow her on Twitter, @JohannaEBraddy, and to see all the news about his role in Believe Me, follow @believemefilm.

Note: this conversation was recorded and transcribed by Wil Matthews.