By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist
Adam Huss is a film and TV actor, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for playing Josh Kantos in the Starz TV series "Power," as well as Lance in "The Bold and The Beautiful" and most recently, he plays Nikolas Cassadine on the ABC daytime drama "General Hospital." He also produced and starred in the short horror film "Let It Kill You" opposite Adam Bucci.
Huss grew up in Islip on Long Island, and went on to share nine interesting and fun things about himself.
Adam's Favorite Movies
On his favorite movies, Huss said, "So many! They run the gamut when it comes to genre, but the movies that shaped me and still give me all the feels are The Wizard Of Oz, The Goonies, It’s A Wonderful Life, Dazed and Confused, Pretty In Pink, Stand By Me, The Graduate, Superman 1 and 2, Ghostbusters, Back To The Future, Star Wars, The Notebook, Biz Luhrman’s Romeo and Juliet, Psycho, Halloween, Scream, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Legends Of The Fall, The Godfather, Old yeller, Brokeback Mountain, and Jaws to name a few!"
His Favorite Series To Binge
Regarding his favorite series to binge-watch, he said, "I also love TV shows and have a lot of favorites! Twin Peaks (#1), My So Called Life, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Friday Night Lights, The Sopranos, The Haunting of Hill House, Mare Of Easttown, first season of True Detective, True Blood, Saved By The Bell, The Wonder Years (original), The Carol Burnett Show, Band Of Brothers, All In The Family, The Golden Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, and The Twilight Zone (original)."
Adam Huss' Favorite Mottos to Live By
On his favorite mottos to live by, Huss said, "Let go and Let God, What you choose to focus on becomes your reality, If you love something, set it free.., Be Kind, Live every day like it’s your last, Be yourself - everyone else is already taken, Be the change you wish to see, Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen."
Favorite Cheat Meal
His favorite cheat meal is "great New York pizza." "Also, my mom's breaded chicken cutlets, lasagna or Italian sauce in general... a really good chickem parm, and a great really burger," he said.
His Favorite Bands
On his favorite artists and bands, he revealed, "I love music - a lot of movie soundtracks! But my favorite musicians and bands right now are Gregory Alan Isakov, Patty Griffin, Ray LaMontagne, This Will Destroy You, M83, Stephen Sanchez, Taylor Swift - I love 80s music, 50s/60s too, and 70s Classic rock! "
Brad Pitt and other Dream Acting Partners
When asked about his dream acting partners to someday work with on a film or project, he shared, "Wow, so many! Brad Pitt has always been my idol. Love Leonardo DiCaprio’s talent, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal, Garrett Hedlund. Also love Julianne Moore, Rachel McAdams, Kate Winslet, Sigourney Weaver, Drew Barrymore, and Emma Stone."
His Favorite Sports
On his favorite sports to watch and to play, he said, "I love anything outdoors. So, for me it’s more about hiking, swimming, running. I like baseball and love going to live baseball or football games, but I am not a big TV sports watcher to be honest."
Adam Huss' Superpower of Choice
His superpower of choice would be "flying." "I love Superman and it is my dream to be able to fly like him, listening for anyone in trouble to help save. Also, to be bulletproof and to be able to stop anything dangerous that may be happening to innocent people," he said.
His Alternate Career Choices - And a Book in his Future?
On his alternate career choices, he explained, "I love acting, but I am also becoming confident in my screenplay writing skills and starting to get into producing my projects, which is exciting and fulfilling. I love being able to hire other talented people I love, especially the undiscovered diamonds I’ve met along the way!"
"Also, I want to take a shot at writing YA literature. That has saved my soul so many items, the beautiful and vulnerable stories told in that space and I feel like I have a few to contribute as well! Being a therapist also is appealing to me, especially for younger people, because I was really shaped by my own therapist, Maryanne, and I know many young people have trouble finding a great one who really listens and cares and helps," he elaborated.
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