Michael Jai White joins Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias for an in-depth conversation about his latest film Exit Protocol, an assassin-driven thriller centered on loyalty, survival, and living by a personal code.
Michael breaks down his role as Isaac, a character who’s always five steps ahead, and explains how he approaches playing men who operate in morally gray worlds. He also shares what first drew him to the script, the personal reason he joined the project, and what it was like working alongside Dolph Lundgren once again.
In this episode, Michael discusses:
Building the mindset of Isaac in Exit Protocol
Loyalty vs. survival and why having a code matters
Playing characters who operate on both sides
On-screen chemistry with Dolph Lundgren
Collaborating with director Shane Stanley
What he hopes audiences take away from the film
A must-listen episode for fans of action films, assassin thrillers, and Michael Jai White’s work.
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