The Long Walk with Ben Wang and Garrett Wareing

Episode 285,   Sep 10, 08:00 AM

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Set in an alternate world where the US run by an authoritarian regime, The Long Walk follows a group of young men who partake in a deadly endurance contest where there can be only one survivor. Despite the heavy odds and even heavier penalties for failure, friendships grow and bonds are formed as these guys support each other mile after mile.

Two of the stars of The Long Walk jump on the line with Brez and Vespe to talk about their Stephen King adaptation, their favorite King things, and so much more. Ben Wang plays Hank Olson, the motor-mouthed smartass of the group, and Garrett Wareing plays Stebbins, the odds on favorite to win the deadly game.

Listen as Wang talks about an impactful viewing of The Shining on an airplane of all places, and as Wareing breaks down the process of shooting a film like The Long Walk and what kind of prep goes into such a physically demanding role.