NKD Mag - Issue #60 (June 2016)

type of dedication only shows how far Max has come and completely explains why he booked The Path. “I remember reading the script and I saw that [Aaron Paul] was attached and I was just like ‘This project is amazing.’ I knew that it was groundbreaking and that is was so relevant, and I wanted to be part of it so I was so happy that I was able to,” he says.

It’s a part for Max that is not only groundbreaking career-wise, but also introduced him to a cast of people who were all so down to earth, that he felt at home. “Aaron Paul, like the first day I had, I wasn’t even in a scene with him and he went out of his way to just come up to me and and just start talking to me about how cool my character is and stuff and I was just like ‘Holy shit Aaron Paul is talking to me!’” Max recalls. It’s an artistically shot show that allows him to really respect not only the other actors he works with, but the crew.

Max fell in love with the entirety of The Path, a show that’s reflective and reminiscent of the BBC Sherlock Holmes series. Each episode follows a bigger story line, but is part of it’s own individual story, and has a darkness to it that’s addicting for any viewer. The recognition of his ability to work with such great actors has kept Max humble and fun to be around.

During his rare free time, Max’s hobbies include watching ever popular 2000’s teen drama, The O.C. “I love The O.C., I’m obsessed with The O.C.!” he exclaimed. Max started watching it because of the intensity of working on a show as heavy as The Path gave him a lot of time at night to reflect and he needed a break to wind down. Although informed that since he hasn’t gotten to the third season where things get intense, he says he’ll still probably finish the show, as all Seth Cohen fans do.

Between his multiple roles, Emmy nominations - which were a huge surprise to him every time - Max is also working on his music. “I’m a singer-songwriter, also, I’ve been playing piano since I was five years old, and I’m working with the people who’ve been working with Skrillex and Flo Rida’s people,” he says. After hearing a couple song previews, it’s clear that Max won’t just be on your screens in the future – he’ll also be in your headphones. NKD 46