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This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke with retired NFL linebacker turned actor Stevie Baggs Jr.
In his interview with Easton Jr., Baggs Jr. discussed his partnership with Beyond the Game Health, which contributes to youth in the community. He also explained his career transition from football to acting and mentorship.
"There's a difference between having a helmet on and making plays and being on TV and doing scenes for a TV series, and people can actually see you know who you are, and feel you. I had a lot of great fans as a football player, but I think the TV, film fans are a little bit different," said Baggs Jr. "Not only can they see you suit up for many different teams by being many other characters. They can actually hate you and love you at the same time. I think it's very similar. I call it from the field to the reel; they have a lot of similarities, if you ask me, because in football, you're only as good as your last play, and in TV, film, you're only as good as your previous scene sometimes, or your last audition."
Ten-year veteran of professional football turned actor Stevie Baggs Jr. is known for his powerhouse presence, humanitarian work, and dedication to youth development. He has secured numerous roles in television and film and encourages other former players to pursue the craft.
"I didn't think that I would be an actor. This wasn't on my vision board. It was nowhere on my mind; I probably would have been, like, a sports analyst, commentator, or something like that. I didn't think it would be at this magnitude, it's blowing me away," said Baggs Jr, "I think that sometimes people want to jump into it because they believe it's the thing to do. They think it's cool. I also believe that people should jump into anything they're doing. The 'why' is always an important question I ask a lot of folks I converse with, because I think if you don't know your 'why' before you die, you'll get your headshots, get some coaching, and put together a good resume."
Kansas City Chiefs players like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Trey Smith, and others, including head coach Andy Reid, have appeared in numerous commercials, television shows, and movies in recent years. The evolution of football players' talents, including acting, has grown considerably.
"There's no such thing as a small job. There's no such thing as a small speaking role. I got my opportunity as a background actor. I don't say extras anymore. I don't call people extras because I think it's greater than that. They still have to act, too, even though they don't have dialogue," said Baggs Jr. "You (need to) put the same energy that you put into playing football or any other sport, for that matter."
For more information, visit Beyond the Game Health, created by founder Shamekka Marty, which has created a comprehensive experience that equips young athletes with both athletic skills and the knowledge to save lives — their own and others'.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: NFL players continue to make the career transition to acting
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In his interview with Easton Jr., Baggs Jr. discussed his partnership with Beyond the Game Health, which contributes to youth in the community. He also explained his career transition from football to acting and mentorship.
"There's a difference between having a helmet on and making plays and being on TV and doing scenes for a TV series, and people can actually see you know who you are, and feel you. I had a lot of great fans as a football player, but I think the TV, film fans are a little bit different," said Baggs Jr. "Not only can they see you suit up for many different teams by being many other characters. They can actually hate you and love you at the same time. I think it's very similar. I call it from the field to the reel; they have a lot of similarities, if you ask me, because in football, you're only as good as your last play, and in TV, film, you're only as good as your previous scene sometimes, or your last audition."
Ten-year veteran of professional football turned actor Stevie Baggs Jr. is known for his powerhouse presence, humanitarian work, and dedication to youth development. He has secured numerous roles in television and film and encourages other former players to pursue the craft.
"I didn't think that I would be an actor. This wasn't on my vision board. It was nowhere on my mind; I probably would have been, like, a sports analyst, commentator, or something like that. I didn't think it would be at this magnitude, it's blowing me away," said Baggs Jr, "I think that sometimes people want to jump into it because they believe it's the thing to do. They think it's cool. I also believe that people should jump into anything they're doing. The 'why' is always an important question I ask a lot of folks I converse with, because I think if you don't know your 'why' before you die, you'll get your headshots, get some coaching, and put together a good resume."
Kansas City Chiefs players like Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Trey Smith, and others, including head coach Andy Reid, have appeared in numerous commercials, television shows, and movies in recent years. The evolution of football players' talents, including acting, has grown considerably.
"There's no such thing as a small job. There's no such thing as a small speaking role. I got my opportunity as a background actor. I don't say extras anymore. I don't call people extras because I think it's greater than that. They still have to act, too, even though they don't have dialogue," said Baggs Jr. "You (need to) put the same energy that you put into playing football or any other sport, for that matter."
For more information, visit Beyond the Game Health, created by founder Shamekka Marty, which has created a comprehensive experience that equips young athletes with both athletic skills and the knowledge to save lives — their own and others'.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: NFL players continue to make the career transition to acting
Continue reading...
