Evan Nikolas Fields Opens Up About Trust, Fear, and Finding His Moment

"You definitely have to build loyalty, and even if that person isn't as loyal to you at first, that doesn't mean they will always be unloyal to you."

Welcome Evan Nikolas Fields:

We’re joined on the Starline by an up and coming actor. You’ve seen him in “He’s All that”, “Hacks”, “George & Mandy’s First Marriage” and “Game Shakers”. His latest project is the sci-fi adventure “The Wayfinders” on Angel Studios. We welcome Evan Nikolas Fields.

Evan, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Like your character Flynn Griffin, you’ve been hiding in plain sight. How did the character Flynn give you the opportunity to shine?

Who are you closer to in real life, Big Chonkas or Flynn?

Playstation / xbox?

When reading the script how did your opinions of the word loyalty change or evolve?

Other than your family and agents, who do you trust the most right now?

How did the bond with Tamara and Vincent grow as you shot season 1?

What was the best part of the trip?

The Rockin' 8:

Evan Nikolas Fields from “The Wayfinders” on Angel Studios joins us for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure.

1. When on set, what’s the one thing at craft services when shooting in Ireland that you loved to eat?

2. What is your secret dish to cook that you are better than everyone making?

3. How many energy drinks do you drink in a day?

4. Who has better hair, you or your mom?

5. How many Scooby-Doo episodes have you seen in your life?

6. If you weren’t an actor, what skill would you like to have as a fall back option?

7. Last movie you’ve seen?

8. Apple or Android?

The Back Half:

All of these main characters fight conflicts of what they want and what they need. How has acting feel like this fight all over again?

First Broadway show you saw live?

How has beauty of Ireland change the way you see L.A.

Tell me about reading for the role and the nerves of that day?

Who was the 1st person you called to say you got it?

What did Sammy say when you got the role?

How did being a student all over again in those first episode all over again?

The Impossible Question:

How has overcoming fear helped you become a better actor?

“You better face reality, ‘Because reality is so great’” How has the way you see the art of making a series and Hollywood differently now?

What made working with Angel Studios and your cast and crew better than any other experience you’ve had other than being in Ireland?

What do you want people to take away from “The Wayfinders”?

Which thing do you want them to take away from T’s character? Vincent’s character and definitely your character?

How has your trust in yourself grown?

Best story growing up with your nana that changed you forever?

How difficult is it when your show has so many digital effects and you have to look at a stick with a dot on it?

What’s the one tip you would give someone who is just starting out acting to help them not give up?

How has your motivations as an actor changed from when you first started?

Why has overcoming adversity and all the nos to finally getting the yes with “The Wayfinders”?

How was working with Glen Winter, your director, different than any other director you’ve worked with?

What would you like, if you could write it, in the future for Flynn and “The Wayfinders”?

One Big Question:

We all have dreams for success and happiness in life. How has this series changed the way you see your own success and future?

The Wrap:

Shot his audition in the bathroom in Hawaii, his nana had a pet squirrel named Bobo and wants you to watch “The Wayfinders” on Angel Studios. Evan Nikolas Fields thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.

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