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From Star Trek to Bigfoot I Love You: Jennifer Nash Talks New Sci-Fi Pilot HIDE | Too Opinionated
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Today on Too Opinionated, we welcome back our very first guest, actress, casting director, writer, and producer Jennifer Nash.
With a career spanning nearly 40 years in television, film, and theater, Jennifer has appeared in iconic shows including Star Trek: The Next Generation, Home Improvement, Full House, Growing Pains, Sliders, Blossom, Silk Stalkings, and In the Heat of the Night.
More recently, she appeared in the cult comedy Bigfoot I Love You on Amazon Prime Video, created by her brother Marcus Nash, where she delivers a hilarious performance as "The Clog Lady."
Beyond acting, Jennifer has built an impressive career behind the scenes as a casting director, contributing to major projects including the hit series Mindhunter.
But Jennifer is also creating her own original work.
🚀 Her upcoming sci-fi series HIDE explores time travel and social justice themes. The pilot script "The Switch" has already won Best Television Script at the Austin Revolution Film Festival and the RED International Screenplay Competition, and the project is currently seeking investors to bring the series to life.
❤️ Jennifer is also passionate about giving back through her work with Harbor Hope Center, helping support homeless youth and providing resources for young people in need.
In this episode we discuss:
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Acting in Star Trek: The Next Generation
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The making of Bigfoot I Love You
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Working in Hollywood casting
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Creating the sci-fi series HIDE
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Using storytelling to address social issues
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Supporting vulnerable youth through Harbor Hope Center