Jack Griffo: The Thundermans Return, Funny Auditions, Kid Baron, and The Ups and Downs of Hollywood

Grounds For Success

This week on Grounds For Success we have Jack Griffo, best known for his role as Max Thunderman in the hit TV show, The Thundermans, but is also the front man of his band, Kid Baron. In this episode, we explore his career trajectory, from his early acting days in Orlando to a recent movie shoot in the midst of the pandemic, and filming the new The Thundermans Movie. Jack candidly sheds light on his auditions, some of which are hilarious as hell, friendships with Ariel Winter, Lue Benward, Sterling Beaumon, and his decision to keep a low profile on social media, as well as his decision to move to LA at 13 and how he navigated his way into the acting scene in Hollywood.
Our conversation deepens as we dive into Jack's upbringing, his parent's separation, and how that affected him at an early age. Jack opens up about his journey through uncharted territories as a kid from Orlando moving out into the big world of Los Angeles where he didn't know many people. The discussion takes a successful turn as we reminisce about his audition for 'The Thundermans', and how having been friends and classmates with Kira Kosarin, who plays Phoebe Thunderman, worked in his favor. The richness of my conversation with Jack shows that being a professional in this industry for as long as he has gives you certain wisdom that only time can.
We then talk in-depth about how Jack got into music, how he and Kira had created a version of the Thunderman's theme song that was never released, and how he eventually formed the band "Kid Baron" as a way to invite the world to understand himself more deeply since he doesn't like to post his life on social media.
To cap it all off, Jack recounts his unique experience of filming "Don't Log Off," a film that I was also a producer on, at the height of COVID-19, and dives some into filming the brand new The Thunderman's Return movie. Through the highs and lows of his career, Jack offers fascinating insights into the world of acting, the importance of relationships, and the essence of staying grounded amidst success.
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