Once in a great while, we get to speak with our heroes, people who inspire us, or those we just wish we could hang out with. So enter one such individual who fits all three and let me ask you a question: How many times have you seen The Wizard and/or Little Big League? We won’t tell you our answer, but I will say I have actually and literally worn out the VHS of both of them. Yes, both.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we spend time with Luke Edwards to discuss his experiences in film & television, his approach to acting, and experiences on set working with larger-than-life actors/personalities. For close to an hour, we speed-walked through some of Edwards’ most rewarding and meaningful opportunities.
Whether he’s relishing nostalgia or discussing current day-to-day tasks, Edwards sports an effortless, light-hearted attitude. He also has a great laugh. But his smile is less attributable to one-of-kind childhood memories and more about his passion for producing independent films and starting his own company.
As a child, it’s impossible to understand the cost associated with every minute of filming. As an adult, Edward is aware of all that and more. But one other element is needed to make the magic of movies: blind faith in the creative process. He will be the first to tell you the importance of staying true to yourself, even in the face of adversity.
Yet one of his mantras seems pulled directly from probably his biggest film: have a little fun. By not taking the process too seriously it left things open for improvisation and spontaneity on set. And it’s those moments which, to quote a Roman general, echo in eternity.
So while the results of Video Armageddon and The Minnesota Twins playoff chances are well behind him, Edwards pushes forward with North Fork Productions staying hands-on improving his skills in writing and producing. Through it all, Edwards has taught us two things: anyone can be the hero of their own story, and anything is possible.
So please enjoy this episode of The GoSeeTalk Podcast Experience as feel like I’ve waited nearly four decades to say these words, “give me, give me, give me Jimmy Woods!”
