![]() Matt O’Neill: I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is a great theater town! So, I was able to get my feet wet doing quite a bit of theater, regional commercials and some indie film work. What sparked your decision to make the leap to Los Angeles? PopHorror: Unless I’m mistaken, you didn’t grow up out west. We did two musicals and two plays a year, and it went on from there! So, I ended up quitting all of my sports teams and diving into stage work. But it was in high school when I did my first stage play that the bug really bit me. I was always putting on scenarios and getting kids in my neighborhood involved (laughs) and forcing my little brother to partake in whatever I came up with. But I look back on it, and it’s always kind of been in me. Matt O’Neill: I would say that it dawned on me in high school. PopHorror: That’s great that you followed your passion, and it landed you into a genre that we all love! When did you realize that you wanted to pursue acting for a career? I’ve been a big horror fan ever since, and I’ve been fortunate enough to find some work in that arena! I remember going over to my aunt’s house when I was a little kid, and that’s where I was first introduced to Freddy Krueger and all the other ’80s horror villains. Matt O’Neill: I am! I grew up being a big horror movie guy. PopHorror: I’m aware that you’re in quite a few independent horror films, from Kipp Tribble’s Coffin 2 to Josh Hasty’s Candy Corn. PopHorror: Hi, Matt! Thank you for speaking with me. ![]() I recently caught up with Matt to speak about his love for film, his work as a producer/actor on Candy Corn, his lead role in Benjamin Cooper’s Edgar Allan Poe’s Lighthouse Keeper (read our review here) and some exciting upcoming projects that are on the horizon! Matt O’Neill ![]() Since getting his footing in the film capital of the world, Matt has made a brief appearance in the 2010 hit comedy Hot Tub Time Machine as well as working on both sides of the camera for Josh Hasty’s Candy Corn (read our review here). Hitting the ground running, Matt wasted no time becoming involved with background theater work and auditioning for indie films. To fulfill his creative drive for storytelling and further cultivate his skill and love for his craft, the actor eventually made the leap to Los Angeles. Bitten by the acting bug in high school, Matt O’Neill began exploring theater and film in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ![]()
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