Jonathan Lipnicki, the 36‑year‑old actor and producer, admitted to crying after filming a “psychologically harrowing” role as a predator in the film Primetime. Speaking to Variety at the Coronado Island Film Festival on November 5, he said the experience was so intense that “I had to wash myself clean.”
Lipnicki has spent three decades in the entertainment industry, moving from child star to adult roles and production work. In the interview he explained that he is “jumping at projects that scare him,” and that taking risks is a key part of his career strategy.
During the conversation, he reflected on the daunting nature of the Primetime character, noting that the psychological demands of the role pushed him beyond his usual comfort zone. The actor described the process as a “psychologically harrowing” experience that required a significant emotional reset afterward.
While Lipnicki did not disclose further details about the film or the specifics of the role, he emphasized that confronting such challenging material is part of his ongoing evolution as an actor. He also touched on his broader career arc, hinting at future projects that will continue to test his limits.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
