Josh Murray Talks Gym Rat, Lou Ferrigno & His First Film as Producer

Josh Murray joins Suspenders Unbuttoned Media to discuss Gym Rat, now streaming, and the complicated character at the center of his first feature film as a producer.

Josh stars as Lonnie Milsap, a man newly released from prison whose pursuit of physical strength is tied to a deeper search for identity, control, and self-worth. In our conversation with hosts Sarah and Julie, Josh explores finding Lonnie's vulnerability, playing a protagonist audiences may struggle to embrace, and why understanding someone's story does not mean excusing their choices.

We also discuss working with Lou Ferrigno, collaborating with writer and director Korstiaan Vandiver, the importance of human connection in Lonnie's story, and the years of setbacks and perseverance behind bringing Gym Rat to the screen.

In this interview:
00:00 Welcome Josh Murray
00:17 How Gym Rat began
03:02 Understanding Lonnie Milsap
05:12 Finding a connection with a complicated character
07:50 Strength, control, and self-worth
10:21 Playing Lonnie's vulnerability
13:18 Challenging audience expectations
15:07 Why human connection matters
18:03 Working with Lou Ferrigno
21:07 Josh's first feature as a producer
24:20 Why he wants to keep producing
27:40 What Josh hopes viewers take away
29:08 Where to watch Gym Rat and follow Josh

Gym Rat is now streaming. Visit https://gymratmovie.com for current rental links and release updates.

Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshmurrayactor/

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