Actor John Hickman Talks New Film with Morgan Freeman, Working with Al Pacino & More!

John Hickman discussed his acting career, highlighting his experiences working with notable actors like Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, and Tommy Lee Jones. He shared insights into the demanding schedules of film sets, including a nine-hour fight scene with Tyrese Gibson. Hickman also mentioned his transition into acting at age 40 after winning a walk-on role on "True Blood." He expressed a desire to work with Denzel Washington and Nikki Glaser. Hickman is promoting his new film "The Gunner" and a documentary he produced, "Jailhouse to Millhouse," about Pamela Hayden's life. He also reflected on his experiences with various actors and the challenges of special effects.

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Discussion on College Football & Nick Saban
02:21 - Working with Morgan Freeman & Work Ethic
05:27 - Experiences with Other Actors & Roles
06:46 - Learning from Al Pacino & Personal Anecdotes
12:32 - Transitioning into Acting & Early Roles
16:21 - Traveling for Roles & Working with Nicholas Cage
20:36 - Fun Roles & Special Effects
25:18 - Desired Collaborations & Preparing for Roles
30:47 - Creepy Shooting Locations & Working with Tommy Lee Jones
33:45 - Promoting "The Gunner" and Upcoming Documentary
36:14 - Final Thoughts & Roll Tide
36:38 - Outro

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