today we chat with Lucas Hyde! Lucas is an actor turned director known for his work on shows such as Max’s Reasonable Doubt and Freevee’s Wild West Chronicles. Lucas also spent theee months working closely with Channing Tatum as his stand-in for “Dog.” beginning: how Lucas fell into acting and why he left LA 4:57 how Lucas started creating his own projects 9:20 how to afford making your own projects 11:36 how Lucas came up with his film “Shid” 18:40 exercise to make your first film 20:10 how Lucas moved from corporate america to acting 24:30 what Lucas learned being a stand in 28:50 one thing leads to another 32:30 the reality of being an actor 35:35 don’t wait for the opportunity 36:50 MAKE IT NOW 43:40 benefits of creating 45:35 you have to create to see the reward 47:17 talent is not enough 50:04 it’s not about the little things 53:25 divine timing 56:40 how Lucas stays sane 59:30 advice to young Lucas 60:02 why you need to create 62:17 FAST FRISKY FIVE we chat about transitioning to acting from a “regular job,” benefits of leaving LA, and how to find fulfillment in your acting career right where you are. Lucas https://instagram.com/i_am_hyde_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== His Youtube (Shid and more) https://www.youtube.com/@mrlucashyde?si=hExFwxMRQaMotKTz follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==  tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1  youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w  email: [email protected]  sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollinsigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==  website: sophiejordancollins.com  the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe  podcast produced by Connor Mcbain https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==