Anthony Michael Hall recently played a very interesting villain in the Amazon Prime Video series Reacher. Zachary Beck allowed Hall to show his dramatic range with a strong, yet sober antagonist that was still able to confront the bulky and skilled hero. His role in the show is a big deal for the underrated actor who’s mostly associated with John Hughes’ teen comedy dramas of the 1980s. Although he never meant to be typecast during that period, it was inevitable. Hall faced some struggles after his teen years were over, and he couldn’t play the same characters. Fortunately, one of his peers cared about him enough, and Hall credits him with advice that may have saved his career.
Anthony Michael Hall struggled to get work after being part of the ’80s Brat Pack. Luckily, someone reached out and offered him invaluable advice. Read More