Alyshia Ochse

Actress / Author / Podcaster / Artist

Wendy Braun
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Wendy Braun is a working actor, mindset coach, and creator of the Success Breakthrough workshop featured in Forbes — but this episode is really about the moment she sat in her car outside a preschool, ready to quit the business, and chose to stay.

Working since 1995 with credits on Grey’s Anatomy, This Is Us, Atypical, and Criminal Minds, Wendy built a parallel life coaching actors through the inner game of auditioning — writing and recording her own guided meditations, building workshops, and helping thousands of actors shift from proving to playing.

Now she’s on Jury Duty Season 2 as the villain, and her audition story is a masterclass: a 24-hour self-tape turnaround the day after a 10-day meditation retreat, a live callback where she brought apples with lime and Bristol Farms chicken, and a booking that arrived 30 years into her career — when she finally stopped needing it.

We also talk about self-tape vs. in-person prep, memorization, motherhood and ambition, and why “nerves are just excitement without the breath.”

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Wendy Braun right here.

About Wendy Braun:

Wendy Braun currently stars as formidable private equity boss Elizabeth Prescott in Prime Video’s Emmy-nominated Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, with TV critic Brittany Frederick calling her performance “Emmy-worthy.”

An accomplished actress with a career spanning three decades, Wendy has more than 80 television and film credits, 100 commercials, and thousands of voiceovers. Her credits include four seasons on Netflix’s Atypical, This Is Us, Grey’s Anatomy, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Mentalist, Castle, and Documentary Now!

Alongside her acting career, Wendy is a Forbes-featured entrepreneur and founder of a global personal-development company. She has taken the mindset, resilience, and peak-performance principles that have helped her build a sustainable career and turned them into a proven methodology taught to thousands of creatives in more than 25 countries. Her students have gone on to book series regular roles, Broadway, the West End, films, television, national commercials, and secure top representation.

A sought-after speaker and repeat guest expert at the Television Academy, SAG-AFTRA Foundation, and Women In Film, Wendy’s work has been featured in Forbes, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, People, and Entertainment Weekly.

Credits:

  • Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat
  • Grey’s Anatomy
  • This Is Us
  • Atypical
  • Criminal Minds
  • Lost
  • The West Wing
  • Castle
  • It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
  • The Mentalist

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Luke Tennie
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Today we sit down with Luke Tennie — the Shrinking, Abbott Elementary, and Nickel Boys actor whose path to Hollywood began not in an acting class but on a football field, where being “too small” for the O-line turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to him.

Luke takes us inside his jaw-dropping first week out of AMDA, when he pinned both Jumanji and Shock and Awe simultaneously — and chose Rob Reiner. He shares the hard-won lessons from the lulls between jobs, including two pilots he booked that never shot, why he slept on a rolled-up mattress topper until 2019 to protect his audition time, and how starting to write his own material completely changed what he books.

Plus, a masterclass on self-tape strategy from the guy who literally taught audition technique back at his alma mater.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Luke Tennie right here.

About Luke Tennie:

Luke Tennie is a SAG and Independent Spirit Award nominee for his work starring in the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series SHRINKING from mega-creators Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, opposite Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. Luke plays “Sean,” a patient struggling with anger issues who is taken under his therapist’s wing when he decides to take his approach to his work into dangerous territory.

He continues to build momentum with standout appearances across television, including the Emmy Award-winning ABC comedy ABBOTT ELEMENTARY and HBO Max’s critically acclaimed THE PITT, further showcasing his range across both comedy and drama. For his work on all three hit shows, he has been an Emmy nominee favorite and featured in major publications like The NY Times, Gold Derby, and THR 2026 Supporting Class Portfolio. He will next be seen in the highly anticipated video game CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 4, which he shot earlier this year.

Luke also recently starred in RaMell Ross’ NICKEL BOYS for Amazon MGM, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, which was met with strong critical recognition and awards attention, including a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards.

Previous credits include the Paramount+ series PLAYERS, the CBS series CSI: VEGAS playing Paula Newsome’s son, the Syfy series DEADLY CLASS from the Russo Brothers, as well as the Netflix series ON THE VERGE opposite Julie Delpy. Luke also starred in Rob Reiner’s feature SHOCK & AWE opposite Woody Harrelson, James Marsden, Jessica Biel, and Tommy Lee Jones. Luke played “Adam,” an idealistic and patriotic young man who joins the Army in his father’s footsteps following the tragic events of 9/11.

Credits:

  • Shrinking
  • Abbott Elementary
  • Nickel Boys
  • Players
  • On the Verge
  • Deadly Class
  • Shock and Awe
  • Snowfall

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Natalie Martinez
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Today we’re sitting down with the luminous Natalie Martinez, whose path to Hollywood started not in a classroom or on a stage — but at a mall in Miami, wearing a tank top and no bra, auditioning for Jennifer Lopez on a $100 bet from her mom.

From winning J.Lo’s national model search to becoming one of television’s most trusted leading ladies, Natalie has spent over two decades learning the craft entirely on the job. She shares what it was like to have Taylor Sheridan as her acting coach before he became a Hollywood powerhouse, how David Ayer had her and Michael Peña go on “mini dates” to build their chemistry for End of Watch, and why she credits Woody Harrelson for getting her cast in Brothers — even though the tape she submitted was never actually seen.

It’s one of the most jaw-dropping “what’s meant for you will find you” stories we’ve ever heard on this show.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Natalie Martinez right here.

About Natalie Martinez:

Natalie Martinez stars in the Apple TV+ series BROTHERS, opposite Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. The series is loosely inspired by McConaughey and Harrelson’s real-life storied friendship in a heartfelt, chaotic, and wildly funny story about friendship, family, fame, and the messy line between myth and reality. The truth comes out at Matthew’s ranch in Austin, where Woody has taken his family for a much-needed retreat after his daughter’s wedding falls apart. As Woody turns the ranch upside down in pursuit of the truth, Matthew finds himself juggling an entirely different identity crisis: a potential run for Governor of Texas. Martinez stars as McConaughey’s wife, ‘Valentina.’ The comedy series premiered on September 23, 2026, and it’s streaming now on Apple TV+. It’s a great watch, so go check it out.

Martinez recently starred in BAD MONKEY for Apple TV+. Directed by Bill Lawrence and starring opposite Vince Vaughn, the drama series (based on the Carl Hiaasen 2013 novel of the same name) explores the life of a detective who is drawn to a case revolving around a severed arm and Martinez plays a Miami medical examiner who helps to investigate the crime. She recently wrapped production on Season 2, which will premiere on December 2nd.

Martinez has amassed an impressive resume of diverse roles, starring alongside some of the most respected actors and proving to be one of Hollywood’s most engaging and sought-after young talents.

Her film credits include starring in Paul Anderson’s action thriller “Death Race” opposite Jason Statham, 20th Century Fox’s “Broken City” opposite Mark Wahlberg, David Ayer’s acclaimed drama “End of Watch” opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña, and the indies “Magic City Memoirs” and “The Baytown Outlaws.” Martinez is also known for her starring television roles on ABC’s “The Crossing” and “Secrets and Lies,” CBS’ “Under the Dome,” Netflix’s “I-Land” and Fox’s “APB.”

Martinez first gained recognition after being handpicked by J Lo.

Credits:

  • Brothers
  • Bad Monkey
  • Ordinary Joe
  • The Fugitive
  • APB
  • The Crossing
  • Kingdom
  • Secrets and Lies
  • Under the Dome
  • CSI: New York
  • Detroit 1-8-7
  • End of Watch
  • Death Race
  • Saints and Sinners
  • Fashion House

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Christopher Thornton
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Christopher Thornton — actor, writer, teacher, and one of the most quietly extraordinary storytellers working in Hollywood today.

His journey is not a straight line. It is a rock climbing accident that fractured two vertebrae and left him in a wheelchair — and an agency that dropped him in a signed card from his hospital bed. It is a then-unknown Mark Ruffalo tricking him into performing Waiting for Godot five months later — and the Drama-Logue Award that changed everything.

It is understudying the lead at the Mark Taper Forum with zero rehearsals and going on for a matinee AND an evening performance the same day. It is writing Sympathy for Delicious in 1997 and not shooting it until 2009. It is a Magnum P.I. surfboard scene he absolutely claimed he could handle. And it is thirty years of showing up — to the stage, to the room, to the tape, to the work — until Vice Principals, Magnum P.I., Lincoln Lawyer, and now The Pitt and Netflix’s All the Sinners Bleed made the industry take notice.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Christopher Thornton right here.

About Christopher Thornton:

Christopher Thornton is an actor, writer, and teacher with over three decades of experience across stage, film, and television. A Drama major from the University of New Orleans and a longtime faculty member at the prestigious Stella Adler Academy in Los Angeles, Thornton has built one of the most remarkable careers in Hollywood — one defined by resilience, reinvention, and an unshakeable commitment to the craft.

He is perhaps best known to television audiences for his recurring role as Shamie on the hit CBS reboot Magnum P.I., which ran for five seasons, and for his scene-stealing work on Danny McBride’s acclaimed HBO series Vice Principals. He currently appears in the groundbreaking medical drama The Pitt on Max as Dr. Caleb Jefferson, and recently wrapped production on Netflix’s limited series All the Sinners Bleed, based on S.A. Cosby’s bestselling novel, directed by Joe Robert Cole. As a writer-producer, Thornton co-wrote Sympathy for Delicious, directed by longtime friend Mark Ruffalo, which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and starred Orlando Bloom, Laura Linney, and Juliette Lewis. He also created the role of Harry in John Belluso’s celebrated two-hander Pyretown, which ran Off-Broadway in New York to critical acclaim.

Credits:

  • The Pitt
  • Magnum P.I.
  • Vice Principals
  • Lincoln Lawyer
  • All the Sinners Bleed
  • Sympathy for Delicious
  • Waiting for Godot
  • Alias
  • Will & Grace

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Cara Jade Myers
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Today we are sitting down with Cara Jade Myers — the Native American actress who spent ten years grinding through background work, PA gigs, and craft services before booking one of the most coveted roles in recent Hollywood history: Anna in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon.

Cara takes us through the entire extraordinary journey — from auditioning for casting director Rene Haynes for years before getting noticed, to a nine-month process that ended in a Zoom call with Scorsese where she could only see his iconic eyebrows on screen. She shares what it was like working alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, the improvised flask moment that Scorsese immediately greenlit, and why the film’s premiere on Hollywood Boulevard — during the strike — became one of the most bittersweet moments of her career.

Plus — why writing, producing, and building her own creative projects out of sheer frustration has become the most powerful move she’s ever made.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Cara Jade Myers right here.

About Cara Jade Myers:

Named one of Variety‘s “10 Actors to Watch,” Cara Jade Myers has quickly established herself as a dynamic and compelling talent, bringing depth, humanity, and an undeniable presence to every role. From major studio features to independent projects on the international festival circuit, Myers has demonstrated remarkable range and a distinct point of view. An actor, writer, and emerging producer, she gravitates toward bold, meaningful stories and complex characters that leave a lasting impression.

Myers can next be seen in How We Stand, the new feature from writer-director Marie Clements (Bones of Crows), which will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this fall. Myers stars in the film and serves as an Executive Producer. Based on Clements’ acclaimed play Tombs of the Vanishing Indian, the drama follows a Native American mother and her three young daughters whose lives are irrevocably shaped by the U.S. government’s Native American Relocation Program. Set across 1950s Oklahoma and Los Angeles and spanning two decades, the film explores the enduring impact of displacement, family separation, and historical injustice. Myers leads an ensemble cast that includes Amber Midthunder, Alyssa Wapanatâhk, and Isabel DeRoy-Olson.

Myers is best known for her critically acclaimed breakout performance as Anna Kyle Brown in Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-nominated Killers of the Flower Moon, starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Brendan Fraser. Based on David Grann’s bestselling book, the Apple Original Films feature chronicles the systematic murders of members of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma and the investigation that followed. Myers earned widespread praise for her portrayal of Anna, Mollie Burkhart’s sister, whose disappearance and murder become central to the devastating story. The film premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and earned 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.

Credits:

  • Killers of the Flower Moon
  • This Is Us
  • Icefall
  • Day of Reckoning
  • How We Stand

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Brendan Patricks
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Today, we’re joined by Brendan Patricks, the British actor and close-up magician whose 20-plus-year career has taken him from the West End to acclaimed series like Downton Abbey, Rivals, and Gentleman Jack. Brendan shares how picking up his first deck of cards at 21, after his father gave him a tiny book of tricks, sparked a lifelong obsession with magic and ultimately transformed the way he approaches acting.

In this episode, Brendan takes us behind the scenes of playing Evelyn Napier on Downton Abbey, including the nerve-wracking audition where he bluffed about knowing how to ride a horse. He also shares clever self-tape techniques he picked up while performing virtual magic shows over Zoom, stories from set with Toni Collette and Patrick Dempsey, and reveals how mastering sleight of hand, misdirection, and improvisation has shaped his work as an actor. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the surprising overlap between acting and illusion, and why sometimes the secret to a great performance is knowing exactly where you don’t want the audience to look.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Brendan Patricks right here.

About Brendan Patricks:

Brendan Patricks is a British actor and accomplished close-up magician with more than two decades of experience across stage, television, and film. Born in Reading, England, Patricks studied Drama at the University of Hull before training at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). He left LAMDA early in 2004 after landing a leading role in the acclaimed West End production of Journey’s End, launching a professional career that has now spanned more than 20 years. Patricks is perhaps best known to television audiences for his recurring role as Evelyn Napier in Downton Abbey, appearing throughout the celebrated series as one of Lady Mary Crawley’s longtime friends and suitors. His extensive television credits also include Rivals, Gentleman Jack, Grace, Gavin & Stacey, and numerous other British productions.

Alongside acting, Patricks has built a second career as an expert close-up magician and sleight-of-hand artist. He is a member of The Magic Circle, one of the world’s most prestigious organizations devoted to the art of magic, and regularly performs professionally throughout London and the UK. On occasion, his two worlds have collided, allowing him to bring his real-life expertise as a magician to screen roles in projects including Grace and Gavin & Stacey.

Credits:

  • Rivals
  • Downton Abbey
  • Gentleman Jack
  • Outlander
  • Doctor Who
  • Bad Education
  • Grace
  • The Ghost Writer
  • Traitors
  • Resurrection
  • Breeders
  • Skins

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Cindy Busby
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Today, we’re stepping inside the audition room with Cindy Busby, an actress who has built an incredible two-decade career with more than 20 leading roles across film and television. From her breakout role as Ashley Stanton on the beloved series Heartland, to starring in fan favorites like Unleashing Mr. Darcy and Royal Hearts, to her current series lead on When Hope Calls, Cindy knows what it takes to build a career with real staying power.

In this episode, Cindy takes us all the way back to the theater school assignment that unexpectedly landed her first agent and a role on MTV’s Undressed, and the nationwide search that changed her life when she booked Heartland. But she also gets candid about what happened when the momentum stopped, including a grueling two-year career slump that forced her to completely rethink her relationship with the business. Cindy shares how studying the Meisner technique, doing deep mindset work, and creating her own recovery rituals helped her rebuild her confidence, return to Heartland 11 years later, and ultimately step into a new chapter as the lead of When Hope Calls.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Cindy Busby right here.

About Cindy Busby:

Cindy Busby (pronounced “Buz-bee”) has been a prominent presence in film and television for over two decades. She is best known for her series regular role as Ashley Stanton on Heartland, one of Canada’s most successful television series, syndicated in more than 81 countries and a longtime fan favorite on Netflix.

Most recently, Cindy stars as leading lady Nora Anderson in When Hope Calls. The series recently wrapped its third season, with a fourth officially announced for Great American Pure Flix and Great American Family. The first two seasons will also debut on Netflix in the U.S. and Canada on September 14. Cindy will next star in Great American Media’s holiday film Christmas Wrapped in Love.

Over the course of her career, Cindy has starred in more than 20 leading roles, including Unleashing Mr. Darcy, which premiered to over three million viewers and broke the network’s social media record, and Royal Hearts alongside James Brolin. Her film credits also include The Big Year with Steve Martin, A Life Interrupted with Lea Thompson, Honey Girls with Ashanti, Picture This with Ashley Tisdale, and The Wrong Daughter with Sydney Sweeney.

On television, Cindy has held recurring roles on Hallmark’s first original series, Cedar Cove, alongside Andie MacDowell, and ABC’s Somewhere Between. She showcased her comedic talents as a series regular on Date My Dad, starring Barry Watson and Raquel Welch, and has made memorable guest appearances on Supernatural, Psych, The L.A. Complex, and The Vampire Diaries.

Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Cindy now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and rescue dog, Suzie. A passionate supporter of animal welfare, she volunteers with organizations including the ASPCA and donates all proceeds from her Cameo appearances to animal rescues.

Credits:

  • When Hope Calls
  • Heartland
  • Date My Dad
  • The Big Year
  • When Calls the Heart
  • Cedar Cove
  • Royal Hearts
  • Supernatural
  • Psych
  • The L.A. Complex
  • The Vampire Diaries

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Bill Glass
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Get ready for an incredibly fun and insightful episode as we sit down with the hilariously talented Bill Glass, the actor behind one of the most recognizable faces, and fake mustaches, on television as Progressive’s legendary “Dr. Rick”!

In this conversation, Bill takes us back to his Chicago roots and shares his journey from high school class clown who stumbled into improv to a true “lunch pail actor” who has spent 26 years building a successful career in Los Angeles. He also opens up about landing a recurring role alongside Ed Helms on Mike Schur’s Rutherford Falls, and developing his “one for them, one for me” approach to auditioning. Bill gets real about navigating the politics of Hollywood, using improv to save the day on set, and why actors can’t afford to sit around waiting for the traditional system to give them permission to work. Tune in for an inside look at how a series of intense auditions ultimately led to a life-changing “unicorn” commercial campaign and why Bill never treats a one-off role like it’s just a one-off.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Bill Glass right here.

About Bill Glass:

Bill Glass got his start in Chicago’s legendary improv community, studying at The Second City and performing at iO Chicago before moving to Los Angeles in 1998. Since then, he has built an impressive career spanning television, film, and more than 150 national commercials.

On television, Bill had a recurring role on Mike Schur, Sierra Teller Ornelas, and Ed Helms’ comedy Rutherford Falls, followed by a memorable guest appearance on St. Denis Medical. He can also be seen in the independent feature Mickey Brasch and is currently starring in Progressive’s award-winning Dr. Rick commercial campaign.

Credits:

  • St. Denis Medical
  • Queenpins
  • Rutherford Falls
  • Fresh Off the Boat
  • The League
  • The Last Word
  • Justified
  • The Middle
  • Men at Work
  • Roswell

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Michelle Lang
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Today, we are joined by the phenomenal multi-hyphenate Michelle Lang, who bypassed the traditional studio system to carve out an extraordinary career as an actress, stunt performer, producer, and director. In this episode, Michelle shares her invaluable “cheat codes” for navigating the industry, from her wild beginnings landing the role of Bruce Lee’s wife to her self-taught journey into producing.

She opens up about the raw reality of Hollywood’s “barren peaks,” the balancing act of motherhood and career, and her jaw-dropping creative renaissance at 43. Michelle reclaimed her confidence by throwing herself down stairs in glam dresses, ultimately reaching 80 million viral views, while also launching her podcast, Glitter Mouth. This is a master class in how to stop waiting to be chosen and start creating your own opportunities.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Michelle Lang right here.

About Michelle Lang:

Best known for playing Linda Lee in the 50-episode television series The Legend of Bruce Lee, Michelle Lang has built a remarkable Hollywood career entirely on her own terms — producing films starring Orlando Bloom, Walton Goggins, and Academy Award® winner Octavia Spencer, and directing episodes of the Netflix series Everyone Is Doing Great. A peaceful badass with a gift for creating opportunities outside the traditional Hollywood system, Michelle has also taken social media by storm with her iconic stunt work and stair falls, garnering over 80 million views in less than a year. Now she is channeling her storytelling mastery into The One That Glitters — a drama/romance book series with her sights set firmly on a future television adaptation. Michelle documents the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes journey of bringing it all to life on her podcast Glitter Mouth, an honest and empowering resource for female creatives ready to take their careers into their own hands.

Credits:

  • The Legend of Bruce Lee
  • Everyone is Doing Great
  • World’s End
  • Red Run Hand
  • Miss Arizona
  • Disaster Movie
  • Date Movie

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Logan Marshall-Green
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Today, we’re sitting down with powerhouse actor Logan Marshall-Green, who has spent decades carving out an extraordinary career from the stage to the screen. His story begins with famously turning down a role in Terminator 3 in order to finish his MFA. In this episode, Logan takes us through his raw and honest journey, from battling intense imposter syndrome on the set of Ridley Scott’s Prometheus to eventually finding his camera “sea legs” and learning to trust himself on screen. We dive into what it was like to get into an unscripted, physical scrap with Richard Gere in Brooklyn’s Finest, direct the legendary Ethan Hawke in Adopt a Highway, share the screen with Al Pacino in Killing Castro, and step onto the epic scale of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Plus, Logan shares his invaluable “walkaway” audition philosophy: a mindset that teaches artists how to let go, trust the work they’ve done, and keep moving forward.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Logan Marshall-Green right here.

About Logan Marshall-Green:

LOGAN MARSHALL-GREEN is an emerging writer-director as well as an established actor in both features and television. His writing and directing debut, ADOPT A HIGHWAY, starred Ethan Hawke and premiered at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival.

Currently, Logan stars alongside Luke Grimes in the American neo-Western series MARSHALS, a spin-off sequel to the hit show YELLOWSTONE. The show premiered on March 1, 2026 and by the finale on May 21, 2026, MARSHALS was the most watched broadcast series of the 2025-2026 season. The series has been renewed for season 2 and is currently in production.

This year, Logan can be seen alongside Al Pacino and Diego Boneta in KILLING CASTRO, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2026. He can also be seen in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of THE ODYSSEY, starring Tom Holland and Matt Damon. Later this year, Logan will star in the upcoming Lionsgate film BOIUNA: LEGEND OF THE AMAZON.

Logan most recently starred in the 2022 Bad Robot/Netflix film LOU and can also be seen in the 2021 Netflix film INTRUSION.

Other feature credits include UPGRADE, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, SNOWDEN, SAND CASTLE, MADAME BOVARY, THE INVITATION, PROMETHEUS, AS I LAY DYING, and DEVIL.

In television, Logan most recently can be seen in the Netflix series THE DEFEATED opposite Taylor Kitsch. He can also be seen in Ava DuVernay’s WHEN THEY SEE US. Other credits include DAMNATION and QUARRY. His other television work includes roles on DARK BLUE, TRAVELER, 24, LAW & ORDER: SVU, and THE O.C.

In theater, Logan appeared in Neil LaBute’s MISS JULIE and previously appeared in Adam Rapp’s HALLWAY TRILOGY: NURSING, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He earned a Drama League nomination for his work as “Edmund” in KING LEAR and for PIG FARM. He also earned Lucille Lortel Award nominations for his performances in DOG SEES GOD and Neil LaBute’s THE DISTANCE FROM HERE.

Credits:

  • The Odyssey
  • Marshals
  • Killing Castro
  • Spider-Man: Homecoming
  • And Just Like That…
  • Big Sky
  • When They See Us
  • Devil
  • The Sound and the Fury
  • Prometheus
  • The Invitation
  • The O.C.
  • 24

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  • WRITER: Maddie McCormick
  • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
  • SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu
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ALYSHIA OCHSE

Los Angeles-based actress, bestselling author, host of That One Audition podcast, entrepreneur, & mother.

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