Episode Summary
On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Steven Krueger from the Showtime and Paramount+ series “Yellowjackets!” Steven delves into his journey from aspiring lawyer to accomplished actor, highlighting the moment he realized that his true passion was acting rather than law. He discusses his career trajectory, which includes notable roles in “Pretty Little Liars” and “The Originals.” Currently, he stars in the acclaimed series “Yellowjackets,” set both in the 1990s and the present day, portraying the soccer coach of a high school team stranded in the wilderness. The discussion also touches upon his ventures into directing, as Steven also recently produced and directed his first short film. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS02:47 Stephen's Journey to Nashville04:20 Life in the Entertainment Industry07:16 Growing Up and Career Beginnings09:33 The Influence of Family14:12 Breaking into Acting26:10 Early Career Milestones28:34 Quitting the Side Job31:31 The Impact of Short TV Seasons36:53 Landing the Role in Yellowjackets39:10 Yellowjackets: Plot and Production43:14 Directing and Producing a Short Film47:45 The Seven QuestionsListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at www.storyandcraftpod.com...#podcast #StevenKrueger #Yellowjackets #Showtime #SophieThatcher #SarahDesjardins #Actor #Acting #storyandcraft #ParamountPlus #Netflix #Nashville #PrettyLittleLiars #TheOriginals #LeavingTheLight #MelanieLynskey #ChristinaRicci #SophieNelisse #SamanthaHanratty #LivHewson