I was obsessed with X-Men as a kid, and I would have to go and play every last one of them. My sister was obsessed with Barbies. So we would create these X-Men-Barbie combos and perform weird musicals where they interacted with each other. Jake Epstein barbiebarbycombo share on social
I'm always surprised at how many people remember me from 'Degrassi.' Jake Epstein degrassipeopleremember Change image and share on social
The kids all literally think I'm Spider-Man, and they ask me how I shoot my webs. It's flattering and crazy, but it's Spider-Man they're in awe of, not Jake Epstein. Jake Epstein awecrazyepstein Change image and share on social
I'm a pretty upbeat person. I think I sometimes get cast as these brooding types because I bring light and joy, which hopefully makes them more likable. Jake Epstein bringbroodcast Change image and share on social
I won the family lottery. I come from the best family in the world. Jake Epstein familylotterywin Change image and share on social
If you'd ever told me that my Broadway debut would be playing Spider-Man, I would have laughed in your face. Jake Epstein broadwaydebutface Change image and share on social
If I'm ever at a mall or some kind of place where there's a lot of younger girls, some people will recognize me from 'Degrassi.' But then it won't happen for a long time. It's funny - it happens more here in the States than it does in Canada. Jake Epstein canadadegrassifunny share on social
I'm at the National Theatre School, which is like the Juilliard of Canada. Jake Epstein canadajuilliardnational Change image and share on social
The fact is, 'Billy Elliot' is an incredible show, for any age and any gender. 'Degrassi' fans would absolutely fall in love with 'Billy Elliot.' Jake Epstein absolutelyagebilly Change image and share on social