Actor Stephen Dorff Talks Transforming Into a Country Musician for New Movie Role in “Wheeler”

wheeler-movie-stephen-dorff-2017-02-02-800pxLisa talks with Stephen Dorff about his new movie, Wheeler, the story of an aspiring country musician who travels to Nashville to share his music with others and pursue his dream.

Stephen co-wrote most of the songs from the film, including the first single, “Pour Me Out of This Town” with Bobby Tomberlin and his brother Andrew, who recently passed away.

Look for Wheeler in select theaters, on-demand and digital HD services on February 3, 2017. The Wheeler soundtrack album will also be available on February 3, 2017.

Show Participants

  • Stephen Dorff
  • Lisa Konicki, NCD editor in chief

Show Notes & Links

Listen to “Pour Me Out of This Town”

https://youtu.be/WCoM3EZwjyM

The Writers Room, Ep. 53, 21 minutes
photo by Jason Simanek

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