Wyatt Russell
b'Wyatt Russell was born into the film business as the son of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, which can be a difficult way to grow up. But despite their massive success, Wyatt\\u2019s parents were a grounding presence who emphasized\\xa0hard work. \\u201cThey did a really good job of making us understand that what you get is\\xa0earned, not given, and that there\\u2019s reward in earning it,\\u201d Wyatt told me. In light of that lesson and after an eye-opening trip to a hockey rink, Wyatt decided to deviate from the family way and forge his own path\\u2014he was going to be a professional hockey player.As Wyatt grew up, his NHL dream seemed more and more like a distinct possibility. He was a talented goalie, and his parents moved to Vancouver so Wyatt could compete with Canada\\u2019s best. Unfortunately, being born into a famous family brings its own unique challenges. \\u201cPeople were like, \\u2018Here comes this circus act from California. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn\\u2019s kid wants to be a hockey player in British Columbia.\\u2019 I had to prove myself by putting my head down, not talking, and doing the work to become the best goalie in the league.\\u201d His promising hockey career lasted into his early 20s, but a spate of injuries led to the end of his dream and the end of his identity as a hockey player. Sitting on a hospital bed after a particularly brutal hip injury, Wyatt asked himself: \\u201c\\u201cWhat do I do now? I have no idea what I am.\\u201dWyatt reflected on his love of film, and despite the perilous nature of the business, he decided to pursue an acting career. But in typical headstrong fashion, he wasn\\u2019t going to ask his parents or siblings for advice. He was going to do it his own way. After getting work in a number of films such as\\xa0Cowboys & Aliens,\\xa0We Are What We Are,\\xa0Folk Hero & Funny Guy, and more, Wyatt discovered that he not only has the chops for the business, but that he actually loves it. Wyatt\\u2019s recently made the transition to television. He\\u2019s the lead in AMC\\u2019s\\xa0Lodge 49, a weird and whimsical show about an ex-surfer named Dud, who finds himself on a vision quest after the death of his father.Wyatt joins\\xa0Off Camera\\xa0to talk about the uncomfortable reality of fame, the mentor who helped him discover his independence, and why the locker room is the best place to learn about male vulnerability.'