Actor Jonny Beauchamp chatted about his new movie “The Way Out,” and being an actor in the digital age.
‘The Way Out’
The synopsis is: A young man deals with the loss of his abusive father by taking advice from a charming, dangerous stranger who teaches him about life, sex, and fighting back. “The Way Out” was released via Terror Films.
“I felt very lucky to be a part of ‘The Way Out.’ It was my first job back after the pandemic and I remember we were all so happy to be back to work,” he said.
Beauchamp had great words about working with director and writer Barry Jay and Emmy winner Mike Manning. “I couldn’t have asked for a better team for this project than Barry and Mike,” he said.
“This was Barry’s story and Barry’s vision, having him man the ship was really special. Mike was so great because he felt as strongly about the project as I did. We’re both workaholics and won’t stop till it’s right. We also worked out a bit outside of the set to get/stay fit for the project but also to establish that relationship between our characters,” he explained.
“Also, having Ashleigh (Murray) there was an extra special bonus. We had just wrapped our TV show ‘Katy Keene,’ and it was nice to return to work with a dear friend,” he acknowledged.
The digital age
On being an actor in the digital age, Beauchamp said, “The biggest change I think would be that a majority of auditions are self-tapes now. I remember when I spent a lot of my time going to different offices. It’s nice to be in more control of what you send in but with that also comes a wider reach in terms of casting so there’s so many more actors being considered at any given time.”
“Also, it’s not only actors being considered for roles. Influencers are a part of the conversation now, in a big way,” he added.
Advice for hopefuls
For young and aspiring actors, he said, “Support systems are important for everyone. Whether it’s familial or a chosen family, humans need community and support. It also runs both ways. Show up for your tribe. The road will get rocky at some point, and showing up for each other can make it just that much easier. A firm foundation frees you up to delve into your characters.”
Future goals
On his future goals, Beauchamp said, “It has always been a dream of mine to play Broadway. I’d love to be in a play or a musical.”
Career-defining moments
When asked about his career-definining moments, he responded, “Working on my first major film ‘Stonewall’ had an immense impact on me. Up until that point acting was something I had been working towards since I was 11, but it was this big dream.”
“Being in that picture and working with Roland Emmerich was like a masterclass in filmmaking and acting in real time. I was just a sponge. I would show up everyday to set, even when I wasn’t called. Just to watch everyone. It also influenced my work ethic. Seeing all the moving parts of this machine taught me the importance of being on time. 10 minutes can make or break the day,” he elaborated.
Success
On his definition of success, he said, ” Success means Happiness and inner peace. There is also a financial component to this as well but a happy life is paramount to success for me.”
Closing thoughts on ‘The Way Out’
Beauchamp remarked about “The Way Out,” “Abuse is a killer. Abuse is prevalent. Society teaches us not to talk about these things and as a result we can feel shame. This is crazy because abuse is so common. More than any one person could know. This is especially true of queer people.”
“If the film’s content resonates with anyone, I hope they would feel represented,” he said. “And that they are not alone in this. It’s never too late to reach for help. We can’t do it alone. We need our tribe. We need support.”
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