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Hey, an Actor!

Hosted by The Brothers Wilson · arts · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Every month, genuine British brothers Ian and Andy Wilson look at a trio of entries in an actor's filmography to gauge their range, talent, and shoe size.

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What is Hey, an Actor! about?

Every month, genuine British brothers Ian and Andy Wilson look at a trio of entries in an actor's filmography to gauge their range, talent, and shoe size.

Who hosts Hey, an Actor!?

Hey, an Actor! is hosted by The Brothers Wilson. The show has published 120 episodes to date.

What has Hey, an Actor! covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Zoe Saldana" (19 July 2026, 172 minutes), "Danny DeVito" (5 April 2026, 177 minutes), and "John C Reilly" (22 February 2026, 144 minutes).

How often does Hey, an Actor! publish?

Hey, an Actor! publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 157 minutes across 120 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Hey, an Actor!?

Booking probability for Hey, an Actor! is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hey, an Actor! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hey, an Actor!'s contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Hey, an Actor!?

The strongest fits for Hey, an Actor! are Artists, Writers & Performers. Hey, an Actor! has an arts audience.

About the host

The Brothers Wilson hosts Hey, an Actor!, an arts podcast with 120 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Hey, an Actor!

    Zoe Saldana

    Jul 19, 20262h 52m

    Who is the highest grossing box office star of all time at time of writing? That's right, Zoe Saldana! No, seriously. And whilst you may know her from some of the most beloved, popular movie franchises of all time (and...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Danny DeVito

    Apr 5, 20262h 57m

    The 2026 slate for Hey, an Actor! inevitably starts with a well-known comedic actor of Hollywood pedigree: New Jersey's greatest short man, Danny DeVito. The Brothers Wilson skillfully navigate his Taxi sitcom days by...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    John C Reilly

    Feb 22, 20262h 24m

    You know how Christmas comes later each yeah? Well, The Brothers Wilson take this concept to the extreme with Hey, An Actor's End of Year 2025 special in mid-February 2026! With customary apologies, the episode contains...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Robert De Niro

    Dec 20, 20252h 45m

    A rare sighting of The Brothers Wilson means it's time for another Hey, an Actor! And the podcast finally returns to a true Hollywood heavyweight as it scratches the surface of the illustrious career of the legendary...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Jamie Foxx

    Sep 28, 20252h 32m

    After a shock hiatus, The Brothers Wilson have returned to not only bring you up to speed with their summer, but also to shine their latest spotlight on Jamie Foxx. There are some unfortunate turns of phrase by the...

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  • Hey, an Actor!

    Catherine Zeta-Jones

    Jun 22, 20251h 58m

    Hey, an Actor! covers the Welsh legend Catherine Zeta-Jones. On the eve of commencing his 5th decade, Ian joins Pandy to discuss three of her Hollywood films that kicked off and cemented her stardom, having escaped...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Gene Wilder

    Feb 23, 20252h 34m

    The first episode proper of 2025 is dedicated the legendary comic actor and chocolatier Gene Wilder. As well as referring to previous films covered on HAA, Ian and Pandy examine the classic spoof horror Young...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Sir Ridley Scott

    Jan 26, 20253h 16m

    Hey, an Actor! caps off 2024 in 2025 (whoops) by looking at the Tomlinson award-winner for 2024 in 2023, however confusing that might be: Sir Ridley Scott. Subject to one or two thousand bad Geordie impressions by the...

  • Dec 29, 20242h 39m

    Did someone say Dame O'clock? No? Well, either way, Maggie Smith is The Brothers Wilson's final subject in The Year of Redux. This time, they delve more into her early work that brought her acclaim and awards in the...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Tom Hanks, Part II

    Nov 23, 20242h 31m

    As The Year of Redux begins to wind down, The Brothers Wilson revisit America's favorite actor: Tom Hanks. Since his last Hey, an Actor! appearance, he's been acting more, producing more, and become one of the earliest...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Faye Dunaway, Part II

    Oct 12, 20242h 30m

    The Year of Redux carries on apace as The Brothers Wilson revisit the career of Faye Dunaway. Rather than look at the decline of her career, Ian and Pandy choose instead to review why she was such a star in the first...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Nicolas Cage, Part II

    Aug 19, 20242h 30m

    The Brothers Wilson return to the summer as the Year of Redux settles its sights upon everyone's favorite Coppola: Nicolas Cage. This episode takes in his early turn as Cher's love interest in the Oscar-winning 80s...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Amy Adams, Part II

    May 11, 20242h 30m

    Amy Adams is next on the HAA Year of Redux docket! The featured films covered by The Brothers Wilson are her career commencing, beauty pageant, black comedy Drop Dead Gorgeous; her first foray into a big budget comic...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Halle Berry, Part II

    Apr 25, 20242h 30m

    Hey, an Actor's Year of Redux continues with The Brothers Wilson profiling Halle Berry once again. The focus shifts from her early career supporting role in Eddie Murphy vehicle Boomerang to her ill-fated titular...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Will Smith, Part II

    Mar 3, 20241h 59m

    The Year of Redux commences! The Brothers Wilson's victory lap after 100 episodes will consist of previously covered actors that we feel deserve an update or second go, and what better way to start than with Will Smith...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Heather Graham

    Jan 6, 20242h 42m

    Celebration time! Hey, an Actor celebrates its 100th episode with a brief look at one of their most revered, loved, and perved-upon faces: Heather Graham! As well as pausing to appreciate her in all her glory, we also...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Matt Damon

    Dec 21, 20233h 8m

    This episode, Ian and Pandy turn their ginger heads towards the versatile behemoth Matt Damon! Their three films covered are amnesiac spy thriller The Bourne Identify, space drama The Martian, and his breakout role in...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Ben Affleck

    Nov 25, 20232h 38m

    The Brothers Wilson turn the HAA focus on their third Bruce Wayne and the less popular member of his double act with Matt Damon (the subject of our next episode); the Bat-man that is Ben Affleck. Listen in to hear...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Gwyneth Paltrow

    Oct 29, 20232h 59m

    Gwyneth Paltrow is the highlighted actor for this episode of Hey, an Actor, with the brothers focusing on period Oscar-bait rom-com Shakespeare in Love, Farrelly Brothers comedy Shallow Hal, and side-splitting sin-based...

  • Hey, an Actor!

    Viola Davis

    Sep 4, 20232h 34m

    Viola Davis is our featured actor this episode. The Queen of Righteous Indignation reigns supreme across the covered films in the form of two August Wilson (no relation) play adaptations: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and...

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