Michael Franklin - On Acting in Euphoria and Meeting Octavia Spencer

Rumikay Talks

Send us a text

In today’s episode, Konstantin Starodetskii interviews actor and documentary producer, Michael Franklin.
Michael's latest work is on the Apple TV+ show "Truth Be Told", where he plays the young version of Shreve, the father of the main character Poppy, played by Octavia Spencer. He was also featured in the HBO Max's show "Euphoria" and the Netflix show "Atypical". His works frequently address the topics of activism for African American youth.
In this conversation Michael talks about his experiences as an actor on the renowned shows from the audition process to booking the job. He gives us a closer look at what it's like working with actors such as Octavia Spencer and directors such as Pippa Bianco and Alma Har'el.
Franklin also shares his initial inspiration to become an actor and passion for his idols that have set the pavement for Black artists in Hollywood. Also, you'll learn what projects Michael is working on now.
Selected Show Notes:
Oakland, California
Truth Be Told
Ron Cephas Jones
Pippa Bianco (Director of "Euphoria" S1, Episode 6)
Monsters of California
Blink 182
Alma Har'el
Harlem Nights
Whoopi Goldberg
Sidney Poitier
Stepmother 2- On TUBI
No Way Out
Blue Marvel

Links to the Obsession of the Week Picks:
The Legend of Vox Machina (Michael's Obsession)
Maister Athletic Tape (Konstantin's Obsession)
P.S. This is for any casting directors reading this, Mr. Franklin will be a great candidate for the role of Blue Marvel!
Check out our website: www.rumikay.com
DM us on Instagram: @rumikaystudio
Email us: [email protected]
Love this episode? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!