#273: Derek Wilson - Embrace our fear

Derek Wilson is an actor who can currently be seen recurring on
both GEN V and THE BOYS as fan favorite “Tek Knight.” He starred
opposite Josh Hutcherson and Eliza Coupe for 3 seasons of Seth
Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Hulu comedy, FUTURE MAN. Other
television credits include a series regular on AMC’s PREACHER,
recurring roles on BILLIONS, THE GOOD WIFE, and RECTIFY, and
guest stars on PERSON OF INTEREST and AQUARIUS. Features include
THE LAST GIRL and the upcoming OXALIS. Derek holds a MFA from
NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. He started his career on stage
appearing in such productions as ANNA CHRISTIE as well as 22 of
Shakespeare's plays including Henry IV, Richard III and the
Broadway revival of MACBETH.


We chat about doing over 20 Shakespeare plays, Future Man, going
to acting school at 29, previously being a ‘serious actor’ guy,
human messiness, perfection, anxiety, David Koechner, his life
changing call after Preacher, his soul dog, plus plenty
more!



The video footage of this entire chat is now out as well (one day
after release)! So check them out on YouTube under Michael
Kahan

Check Derek out on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_derekwilson

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