Summary: My guest on this encore episode of Hometown to Hollywood is actor Luke Benward. You may have seen him as Bo in the recent Netflix hit Dumplin’. Luke has done MANY film and TV projects. In addition to Dumplin’, he is best known for his roles in Life of the Party, How to Eat Fried Worms, Because of Winn Dixie, Minutemen, Cloud Nine, Girl Vs. Monster, Good Luck Charlie, and Ravenswood. Luke shares what it was like to be an actor starting at the age of 5, how he managed to balance school and acting, what he feels is important for success, audition advice, how he stays positive, and much more. One of my favorite quotes:“If I’m true to myself, I feel like I’m being true to the art I’m supposed to be putting out there.” Join us for some thoughtful, inspired conversation! You can find Luke Benward on social media here:Twitter: @lukebenwardInstagram: @labenwardSnapchat: @labenward Thanks for listening to Hometown to Hollywood. If you enjoy this podcast, take a second and SUBSCRIBE! Go to bonniejwallace.com, sign up at the bottom of the home page, to get exclusive, inspirational stories and insider info sent to your inbox every week! If you are a young actor or just curious about how your favorite actors got their start, buy my new book, Young Hollywood Actors on Amazon! And if you’re the parent of a young actor, you can get The Hollywood Parents Guide on Amazon too. Finally, for one-on-one coaching, invest in a consultation session with me over phone, Skype, or in LA. Just go to bonniejwallace.com and click on the consultation page. In 60 or 90 minutes, you can get peace of mind, and a detailed action plan. Remember—the future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.
