By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com
It is a privilege to welcome Todd Tucker to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.
Todd Tucker, a former rocker in the 1980s, has since established himself as a leading special effects and make-up artist. His impressive portfolio includes contributions to popular TV shows such as The Flash (1990), Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, Any Day Now, Charmed, Phil of the Future, That’s So Raven, and Hannah Montana. He has also left his mark on the big screen with his work in films like Hook, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Big Momma’s House, Ali, A Beautiful Mind, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and the first two live-action Smurfs films.
Recently, Todd Tucker released ROCKBOTTOM. The film is a rollicking family comedy that chronicles the hilarious misadventures of a failed 1980s hair metal band as they attempt to reunite in the present day for one final electrifying performance. Joining Todd in the cast are Mckaley Miller (The CW’s Hart of Dixie and FOX’s Scream Queens), Toshi Yanagi (Jimmy Kimmel Live), social media sensation Teala Dunn, Jake Bongiovi (in his film debut), and Tom Everett Scott (That Thing You Do!).
In this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Todd Tucker delves into his fascinating journey from rock music to special effects, shares anecdotes from his work on iconic films and TV shows of the 1990s and 2000s, and provides insights into his latest film, ROCKBOTTOM.
You can connect with Todd Tucker on Instagram!