Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul S2 Ep57: S2E7: "Buried" with guest Lane Garrison aka "Tweener"
Mar 5, 2025
Lane Garrison, known for his roles in Prison Break and Mayor of Kingstown, dives deep into his transformative journey through grief, loss, and acting. He shares hilarious stories from his small-town roots and offers a candid look at the challenges of fame, including his path to sobriety. Garrison recounts the electrifying moment he landed the role of Tweener, highlighting the camaraderie on set. Plus, he reflects on how personal experiences shaped his success as a screenwriter. It's an inspiring chat packed with relatable humor and real emotions!
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Acting Grief Requires Subtlety
- Acting emotional scenes, especially crying, is highly challenging and often requires a more cerebral approach rather than overt hysteria.
- Realistic portrayal of grief can be a subtle shock rather than an outburst, fitting Sarah's character well.
Lane's Gritty Break Into Acting
- Lane Garrison shared how he leveraged writing to secure acting roles and got signed by a top agency at 21.
- His determination to prove laziness wrong led him to run 10 miles with a powerful agent and earn trust.
Landing Prison Break and Tough Scene
- Lane recounts landing Prison Break after multiple auditions and shooting his toughest emotional scene immediately on arrival.
- He cried listening to his mom's favorite song to prepare for a scene despite exhaustion from filming with a python earlier.