Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson Josh Hutcherson — on cold calling agents at 8 and memories of Robin Williams
Dec 9, 2025
Actor Josh Hutcherson, known for his role as Peeta in The Hunger Games, shares an engaging blend of personal and professional insights. He talks about his unconventional start in acting by cold-calling agents at just eight years old. Josh also reflects on the cultural differences between living in California and Spain, and how they shaped him. He fondly recalls working with legends like Robin Williams and Philip Seymour Hoffman, and discusses how his role in I Love LA reignited his artistic passion while bonding over the joys and challenges of being a senior dog dad.
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Founding His Career From The Phone Book
- Josh Hutcherson called an acting agency from the Yellow Pages at age eight and convinced his parents to try LA pilot season.
- His family moved and he began auditioning from a motel, booking roles quickly and starting his career as a child actor.
How Spain Changed His Perspective
- Living between Madrid and LA shifted Josh's priorities toward life experience over hustle.
- Spanish daily rhythms and community life taught him to value cultural perspective and work-life balance.
Adjust Expectations To Local Scale
- Recognize that opportunity scales differently across countries and industries; adjust expectations accordingly.
- Embrace cultural practices that prioritize living well instead of nonstop hustle.