Embark on a whirlwind journey through the life of the legendary Alex Hyde-White, the very first Reed Richards in Roger Corman's Fantastic Four. From rubbing shoulders with Hollywood icons to sharing the screen with Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, his stories are as mesmerizing as his performances. And don't forget to check out his captivating autobiography, "In the Volume: My Life in Film and TV."
Recorded prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
My guest, Alex Hyde-White, and I discuss:
- Dive into the captivating world of Alex Hyde-White with his autobiography "In the Volume: My Life in Film and TV"
- Alex recounts his incredible journey filming the movie, Nope
- A small but impactful role in The Toy directed by Richard Donner and starring Jackie Gleason and Richard Pryor and former guest Scott Schwartz (you'll have to listen but this story is why the episode is named as it is)
- Anecdotes and insights from the making of "Pretty Woman" with Julia Roberts and Richard Geer.
- Rock 'n' roll vibes incoming! Listen in as Alex shares heartwarming memories of the legendary Tom Petty.
- Embark on a nostalgic journey to Alex's days as a Universal contract player, where he graced the screens of shows like Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers, Quincy, and beyond.
- Alex's father Wilfred Hyde-White
- A couple of Alex's newer roles in The Search for Tom Sawyers Gold and Invitation to a Murder
- Alex's friendship with Val Kilmer
- Brace yourself for an adventure down memory lane with Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four - hear Alex's firsthand accounts of his time as the pioneering Reed Richards in this legendary hidden movie.
- And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Get ready for an episode packed with anecdotes, laughter, and a whole lot more surprises from Alex's incredible journey through Hollywood.
You're going to love my conversation with Alex Hyde-White
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