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Story & Craft is Marc Prestons venue for offering up entertaining, insightful and inspiring conversations. Marc has spent over three decades as a successful actor, voiceover talent, and nationally syndicated radio host. Hes endlessly curious and enjoys great conversations that inspire. Each episode, Marc welcomes film, television and voiceover actors, storytellers, influencers and creative personalities that have intriguing points of view to offer. Marcs unique interview style provides insight into the origins of what made his guests successful, as well as how they stay at the top of their game. Whether you work in the industry, or simply enjoy great conversation, youre invited to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a sit down with Marc and his guests as they talk story, share a moment and inspire. Language: en Genres: Film Interviews, Society & Culture, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Chris Marquette | From "The Girl Next Door" to Prime Video's "Reacher" | Stories From the Emerald Isle
Episode 107
Friday, 21 August, 2026
On this episode of Story & Craft, we sit down to chat with actor Chris Marquette from "The Girl Next Door", "Barry", and Prime Video's "Reacher" to discuss his career and personal stories.Chris joined the industry early, navigating the unique landscape of child acting with roles spanning from commercial voiceovers to television sets. We discuss the transition from those foundational years to understanding the practical realities of the entertainment business as a young adult. It is a candid conversation about the resilience required to build a sustainable career in Hollywood.We also cover his recent move to the west coast of Ireland, where he is raising his daughter and developing new writing projects. Chris shares insights into his new role on Prime Video's "Reacher," breaking down the physical demands of playing a small-town cop alongside Alan Ritchson. From the delayed cult success of "The Girl Next Door" to his approach to staying grounded off-camera, this episode offers a practical look at the life of a working actor.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS[02:00] | Moving to the west coast of Ireland to raise his daughter[08:35] | Starting his career early with commercial voiceovers and Barney[13:10] | The sketchy seminar that landed him his first headshots and acting jobs[17:11] | Crossing paths with Jennifer Aniston during pilot season[21:00] | Getting a harsh crash course on the business side of acting in his twenties[25:33] | Navigating the shadow of past roles[36:54] | How The Girl Next Door bombed in theaters before finding massive cult success on DVD[42:59] | Entering the Reacher universe[44:53] | Dealing with the Alan Ritchson’s physical presence on set[46:55] | The Seven Questions
