Father-Son Duo on Getting into Acting and Their Passion for Godzilla

😄Kurt and Wyatt Russell both come from a family of actors and have made their mark in the entertainment industry.

💡Kurt and Wyatt discuss their experiences in minor league baseball and hockey before pursuing acting.

👽Kurt and Wyatt share their UFO encounters, fueling their interest in extraterrestrial beings.

🎥The father-son duo worked together on the series Monarch Legacy of Monsters, playing the same character at different ages.

🦖Their passion for Godzilla and their collaboration on the series allowed them to explore their childhood love for the iconic character.

How did Kurt and Wyatt get into acting?

—Kurt and Wyatt come from a family of actors and were inspired to pursue acting themselves.

What were Kurt and Wyatt's careers before acting?

—They both pursued careers in minor league baseball and hockey before transitioning to acting.

What role did Kurt and Wyatt play in Monarch Legacy of Monsters?

—They played the same character, Lee Shaw, at different stages of the character's life.

What sparked their interest in UFOs?

—Both Kurt and Wyatt have had personal experiences with UFOs, which ignited their curiosity about extraterrestrial beings.

How did their passion for Godzilla influence their work on the series?

—Growing up as fans of Godzilla, their collaboration on the series allowed them to explore their childhood love for the iconic character.

00:00Kurt and Wyatt Russell discuss their careers in acting and their love for Godzilla, sharing childhood memories and their experiences in the entertainment industry.

12:03They talk about their transition from sports to acting, their passion for UFOs, and their experiences working together on the series Monarch Legacy of Monsters.

17:51The father-son duo reflects on their shared love for Godzilla and how it influenced their work on the series, bringing their childhood fascination to life.