An interview with Shane Lewis

Q: How did you get started as an actor?

Shane:  I starred in a reality show for the Discovery Channel, Naked and Afraid.  I was in the pilot episode and then in the series, Naked and Afraid XL.  As one of the highest rated shows in the history of the network, I received a great deal of attention.  During interviews and subsequent events, I was approached by various people in the industry who gave me positive feedback and encouragement to move into acting.  After the way I grew up, it felt good to have people appreciate  and to support me.

Q: What kinds of roles are you best at playing?

Shane: I feel that I do my best in roles when I can portray a heavy thinker, those who don't take things at face value and demonstrate strong character traits.

Q: Is there a director whose work you admire and with whom you would like to work?

Shane: I admire & respect JJ Abrams work. From television in shows like alias to the movies he's directed.  When star trek was relaunched, I was impressed with the story changes; Spock planet and mother being destroyed. The amazing ways the well known characters interacted & developed with subtle changes took bravery to film. The risky stunt work and action scenes never had a feel of filler or generics. I hope I get the chance to work with him for all these reasons. 


Q: Do you have a wish list of directors?

Shane: Yes, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Peter Jackson, the Wachowski brothers are on my list.

 

Q: What is your background?  

Shane: I've spent the past 20 years traveling the world and gaining proficiency at various extreme sports.  I've maintained a blog for several years sharing my adventures and in 2013 published an autobiography Growing up institutionalized to globetrotting. I had a difficult childhood, living in boarding schools and as a ward of the state.  I have since learned to enjoy the outcome of being able to make choices regarding the paths I take in life. Good or bad, having the freedom to try new things is not only rewarding, but has resulted in many once in a lifetime experiences.

For further information contact:

Shaneoffthegrid@gmail.com