Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson SIDE DISH: More with Josh Hutcherson
Dec 11, 2025
Josh Hutcherson, the talented actor known for his roles in The Hunger Games and Five Nights at Freddy's 2, shares candid insights from his life and career. He reminisces about navigating LA's hectic highways on his Vespa while filming The Kids Are All Right. He discusses the tough decision to prioritize I Love L.A. over a planned move to New York. Josh reveals his longing to direct, fueled by advice from Elizabeth Banks, and shares amusing stories from raves and clubbing in Berlin's nightlife.
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Unexpected Tone At Sundance
- Josh Hutcherson recalled thinking The Kids Are Alright was heavy dramatic material when audiences were laughing at Sundance.
- He credits director Lisa Cholodnick for letting him perform without over-explaining the film's comedic tone.
Teenage Vespa Commute
- At 16, Josh drove a 300cc Vespa on the 405 freeways between Sherman Oaks and Venice while filming the movie.
- He describes pinning the throttle and calls his youthful confidence 'poorly informed.'
Contrast Between Madrid And L.A.
- Living between Madrid and Los Angeles gave Josh and Claudia contrasting rhythms: Madrid is social and communal, L.A. is isolating and introspective.
- He values the space L.A. provides to slow down and develop individual creative work.