The Journey of Jefferson White: From Brooklyn to Yellowstone

TLDRJefferson White shares his incredible journey of becoming a part of the number one TV show, Yellowstone, and the challenges he faced along the way.

Key insights

🎬Jefferson White feels incredibly lucky to be a part of Yellowstone, a show he has loved since its inception.

🌟He believes that the audience's response to the show is a testament to how amazing Yellowstone is.

👀Living in Brooklyn, Jefferson White doesn't get recognized often, but he enjoys the anonymity.

📚White was originally auditioning for the role of Casey, but he felt more connected to the character of Jimmy.

👏He took the initiative to make an audition tape for Jimmy, which turned out to be a great decision.

Q&A

How did Jefferson White prepare for the role of Jimmy on Yellowstone?

White had to learn how to ride a horse as he had never touched one before Yellowstone. He was fortunate to have excellent trainers and resources to help him with the process.

What does Jefferson White love most about playing Jimmy?

White enjoys the opportunity to learn about the Western world, cowboying, and ranching, which he might not have experienced otherwise.

Has Jefferson White suffered any injuries while filming Yellowstone?

White has had some bruises and soreness from the physical demands of the show, but he has been fortunate to avoid any major injuries.

Why do people root for Jimmy on Yellowstone?

People connect with Jimmy because he is a newcomer to the world of Yellowstone and represents the audience's perspective of learning and fitting into that world.

What is Jefferson White's favorite part of working on Yellowstone?

White appreciates the opportunity to learn from brilliant actors, writers, directors, and trainers on the show, which has been a gift in his career.

Timestamped Summary

00:05Jefferson White feels incredibly lucky to be a part of Yellowstone, a show he has loved since its inception.

00:19Living in Brooklyn, Jefferson White doesn't get recognized often, but he enjoys the anonymity.

01:17White originally auditioned for the role of Casey, but he felt more connected to the character of Jimmy.

02:58He took the initiative to make an audition tape for Jimmy, which turned out to be a great decision.

06:00White enjoys the opportunity to learn about the Western world, cowboying, and ranching, which he might not have experienced otherwise.

09:26White had to learn how to ride a horse as he had never touched one before Yellowstone.

10:10White has had some bruises and soreness from the physical demands of the show, but he has been fortunate to avoid any major injuries.

11:26People connect with Jimmy because he is a newcomer to the world of Yellowstone and represents the audience's perspective of learning and fitting into that world.

11:57White appreciates the opportunity to learn from brilliant actors, writers, directors, and trainers on the show, which has been a gift in his career.