Is Bo a Ticking Time Bomb? An Interview With Tanner Ray Rook and Reed Shannon from Amazon Prime's The Wilds

Sarah Fader The Podcast

Join me as I interview Tanner Ray Rook, who plays Bo on the Wilds, and Reed Shannon, who plays his best friend Scotty. We discuss bromances, toxic masculinity, Australians and more! Tanner Ray Rook is an American actor best known for the role of “Bo” in Amazon Prime’s The Wilds. Tanner was born in Lynnwood Washington on August 13th 1999, he began acting in elementary school and continued through high school. He studied at AMDA College of The Performing Arts in 2019. Reed LoRenzo Shannon, aka Reed Lorenzo and Reed Shannon made his debut on the silver screen in the 2019 feature film ~Canal Street~, cast in the role of "Joe". Reed is "Singing AJ", a series regular voice on Nickelodeon Jr's. ~Blaze & The Monster Machines~. He appeared as "Blake" cast in ~Station 19~, the popular spin off to Grey's Anatomy. He was guest star "Tyler" in Nickelodeon's ~Henry Danger~, an "Aca Fella" in Nickelodeon's ~School of Rock~, and has performed voiceover work in Nickelodeon's ~Game Shakers~. Reed began musical theatre training at North Carolina Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina at the age of four. After auditioning before Berry Gordy and the creative team, at the age of thirteen, Reed was cast in the Broadway First National Tour of ~Motown the Musical~ originating the principal touring roles of "Young Michael Jackson, Young Stevie Wonder, and Young Berry Gordy". Following a highly-rated run performing before sold out audiences in theaters in 22 US cities over 16 months, Reed relocated to Los Angeles, California to become a screen actor, recording artist, and a stand up comedian. While working professionally ReedLo completed his high school course of study three months early, prepared for college, led in student council, earned varsity letters in basketball and volleyball, performed notable hours of community service, participated in local church activities and mentoring groups, and traveled extensively (sometimes for fun, most times to wow or encourage audiences). Right now you will likely catch Reed auditioning to land an upcoming role, strumming on his guitar, hitting the ivory keys, penning a future blockbuster script, or writing and singing a new song! He is being developed, mentored, and trained by superior accomplished arts industry professionals. ReedLo plans to be the youngest EGOT ever! Reed LoRenzo Shannon knows that Success IS a Reach Away!