This interview with Jon Voight originally aired in 1999 as part of the Varsity Blues press tour. Voight discusses the intense culture of high school football in Texas and the darker themes at the heart of the movie, including the harmful pressure to win. He shares thoughts on Barry Switzer, the emotional journey of the film's characters, and how the story explores youth trying to find their way in a world shaped by adult expectations. Voight also touches on the value of studying the masters of cinema—and the importance of aiming to create timeless work. Watch more of WFAA's archived interviews with movie stars here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkCeJSrX8m29svMzEHOvhs-PwCYEEDi7M