Actor Jonathan Whitesell (The X-Files, Influencers, The Kill Team) joins filmmaker and host Kyle McCachen on the Set Tracker Behind the Scenes Podcast for an unfiltered conversation about craft, character, and emotional resilience.
Jonathan opens up about his latest film Influencers — directed by Kurtis David Harder (Spiral, Z) and currently holding a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes — and what it takes to play morally grey characters with authenticity.
He shares how he channels real emotion on camera without losing himself in the process, the tools he uses to decompress after intense performances, and why balancing vulnerability with self-protection is essential for longevity in acting.
They talk about:
🎭 How to find emotional truth in performance
🎥 The difference between indie sets and studio TV productions
💡 What actors need most from directors and producers
🔥 Why authenticity and chemistry drive great storytelling
This episode offers deep insight for filmmakers, actors, and fans of cinematic craft.
