Literally! With Rob Lowe Anthony Michael Hall: Believe It for Yourself (Re-Release)
Mar 16, 2026
Anthony Michael Hall, actor from The Breakfast Club and The Dead Zone, reflects on his 1980s film roots and modern returns. He recalls John Hughes sets and SNL at 17. Conversations cover working on the new Halloween, prosthetics and scares, shifts in auditions and TV’s rise. Short, nostalgic stories about directors, rehearsals, and life as a child actor.
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First Meeting On John Hughes Sets
- Rob Lowe and Anthony Michael Hall reminisced about meeting on John Hughes sets in Chicago and shared location memories like Evanston and Northfield.
- Hall recalled spending lots of time in Chicago towns during Hughes productions and enjoying the familiarity.
On Playing Against Michael Myers
- Anthony Michael Hall described the Halloween set vibe and slow, suspenseful nature of The Shape's performance.
- He gave Jamie Lee Curtis space during scenes and praised James Jude Courtney and effects lead Christopher Nelson for bringing the character to life.
How The Dead Zone Rebuilt His Career
- Hall described The Dead Zone TV run as career-developing, noting it ran 80 episodes and challenged him with roles including multiple parts per episode.
- He shot in Vancouver, met his wife there, and found the show formative after a rocky twenties.
