FanX Follow Up: From childhood make-believe to professional acting with ‘Sliders’,’ Cleavant Derricks
Published on Oct 15, 2025, 6:35:03 PM
Total time: 00:24:13
Published on Oct 15, 2025, 6:35:03 PM
Total time: 00:24:13
In this FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention 2025 recording, guest host Heather Kelly chats with television and Broadway performer Cleavant Derricks about his journey from childhood make-believe to professional acting. Known for his role as Rembrandt Brown on the '90s science fiction TV series “Sliders,” this Tony Award-winning singer and songwriter shares his unique start in the entertainment industry, the possibility of a “Sliders” reboot, and even sings a bit with our host!
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Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and commentary on all things ‘geek’, but surprising knowledge and witty arguments over pop culture, Star Trek, MARVEL vs DC, and a wide range of movies and TV shows.
Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.