LUKE EVANS: From BROKE Actor To HOLLYWOOD Star At Age 30

In this episode of Exhibit A, Abbey Clancy hosts Luke Evans, the Welsh actor and singer best known for his roles in Clash of the Titans, Dracula Untold, The Hobbit trilogy, and Beauty and the Beast as Gaston.Evans shares his inspiring journey from musical theatre to Hollywood stardom, discussing how he landed his first major role at 30 after years of working various odd jobs, including a VIP host and a PR assistant.He dives into his struggles with rejection, the challenges of film acting compared to stage performances, and the physical and emotional toll of transforming into iconic characters. Evans also opens up about his love for music, his passion for performing live, and how a heartfelt moment singing to his grandmother became a lasting memory. Finally, Luke talks about balancing life, love, and building a sustainable fashion brand with his partner, offering listeners an authentic glimpse into his life beyond the silver screen.00:00:00 - Starting Out Late in Acting00:01:33 - Struggles of Early Acting Career00:02:14 - The Big Break: From Rent to Hollywood00:04:33 - The LA Hustle and Early Movie Roles00:06:00 - Film vs. Stage Acting: Key Differences00:08:18 - Handling Sex Scenes on Set00:10:35 - Leaving a Legacy with Iconic Roles00:13:40 - Physical Challenges and Transformation00:16:08 - Advice for Aspiring Actors00:22:02 - Music as a First Love00:27:04 - The Power of Music and Personal Moments00:30:16 - Building a Fashion Brand with a Partner00:33:17 - Looking Back on a Remarkable Career.00:35:22 - Closing Remarks and InspirationFOLLOW EXHIBIT A:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/exhibitashowTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@exhibitashowYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/ @exhibitashow FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/exhibitashow/FOLLOW ABBEY CLANCY: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/abbeyclancyTHERAPY CROUCH:INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thetherapycrouchTIKTOK: tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouchYOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/ @thetherapycrouch MARVELLOUS NETWORK: marvellousclub.comINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/marvellousclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.