On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Steven Krueger from the Showtime and Paramount+ series “Yellowjackets!” Steven delves into his journey from aspiring lawyer to accomplished actor, highlighting the moment he realized that his true passion was acting rather than law. He discusses his career trajectory, which includes notable roles in “Pretty Little Liars” and “The Originals.” Currently, he stars in the acclaimed series “Yellowjackets,” set both in the 1990s and the present day, portraying the soccer coach of a high school team stranded in the wilderness. The discussion also touches upon his ventures into directing, as Steven also recently produced and directed his first short film.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

02:47 Stephen's Journey to Nashville

04:20 Life in the Entertainment Industry

07:16 Growing Up and Career Beginnings

09:33 The Influence of Family

14:12 Breaking into Acting

26:10 Early Career Milestones

28:34 Quitting the Side Job

31:31 The Impact of Short TV Seasons

36:53 Landing the Role in Yellowjackets

39:10 Yellowjackets: Plot and Production

43:14 Directing and Producing a Short Film

47:45 The Seven Questions

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