I’m your nerd host, Chris Hardwick
Nerdist is a place where we nerds come together and share the nerdery that we find. It's also my home to various elements of the Nerdist Empire. You might recognize me from TV. You don't realize that's where you know me from, but it is. You think you went to college with me or I look like your cousin's friend, but that is not the case. At one time or another you stumbled upon me on your moving picture box in such cerebral gems as MTV's "Singled Out" and Noam Chomsky's "Shipmates." and so much more...


Love Fran! Was great to learn more about him and his career. Wonderful episode, Riki!
Man, I LOVE Fran! I just saw him in this series Journey Quest (journey-quest.com) where he plays a bard. He’s really funny! His comic timing is incredible, not to mention the whole “Risky Business”-esque introduction to his character. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the season unfolds!!
omg, saw this man’s picture, had to write something fast.
Goddamit! Cabin in the Woods was AMAZING!!!! too bad I just watched it a month ago in a movie theatre because of how weird Australian release dates are. Anyways, this guy is amazing (Dollhouse and Cabin in the Woods).
Forgot that this guy is an actor… I might need to adjust my expectations from the man before I listen to the podcast.
Franz frickin Kranz! Franny Crayons! Mr. Crayola himself. Love this guy, he is such a good actor. You should have more Joss Whedon alum on here if possible, no pressure.
TOPHER! Who knew that Franz would have been the hero of The Cabin in the Woods.
People tend to mention Eric Stoltz in Back to the Future, but my favourite fired-actor footage is from the Star Trek: Voyager pilot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SIZcDWKyw0
LOVE Fran! He’s super sexy
What an excellent interview. Fran is such an underrated talent. I’ve only recently discovered him, but he’s already one of my absolute favorite actors. He has the promise of a very successful future! I can’t wait to see him in Much Ado!
What a great interview and actually some great advices. Fran will come far as an actor, he’s really talented.
Thank you for it.