Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his career of bold choices, from Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down" to playing Simon Williams in the Marvel series "Wonder Man." Abdul-Mateen II digs into his acting process, taking over established characters like Morpheus in "The Matrix" movies and John Creasy in "Man on Fire," the valuable lesson he learned on the "Aquaman" movies, "Wonder Man" season 2, and much more.
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:
- facebook.com/backstage
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Browse Backstage casting listings: bit.ly/3mth68e
Special thanks to...
- Host: Vinnie Mancuso
- Producer: Jamie Muffett
- Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman
- Design: Jen Foreman
- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joins Backstage's In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss his career of bold choices, from Baz Luhrmann's "The Get Down" to playing Simon Williams in the Marvel series "Wonder Man." Abdul-Mateen II digs into his acting process, taking over established characters like Morpheus in "The Matrix" movies and John Creasy in "Man on Fire," the valuable lesson he learned on the "Aquaman" movies, "Wonder Man" season 2, and much more.
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs bi-weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made and personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:
- facebook.com/backstage
- twitter.com/backstage
- twitter.com/intheenvelope
- instagram.com/backstagecast
Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: backstage.com/subscribe
Browse Backstage casting listings: bit.ly/3mth68e
Special thanks to...
- Host: Vinnie Mancuso
- Producer: Jamie Muffett
- Social media: Karen Jenkins, Sky Silverman
- Design: Jen Foreman
- Additional support: Kasey Howe, Suzy Woltmann, Jenn Zilioli
