'Underdogs' Star Logan Huffman Shares Love of Midwest, Acting Goals With Patch

It's safe to say Logan Huffman is pretty happy to be back in the midwest.

The 22-year-old Indiana native and leading man in "Underdogs" (being filmed in North Canton and Stark County) said he's using the time "back home" to grow as an actor and enjoying his time in a film made by midwesterners like him.

Huffman last played the character Tyler Evans in ABC’s hit adventure drama "V," and now stars as Bobby Burkett in "Underdogs," .

Don't know a whole lot about "Underdogs" yet? We'll . 

Below, Huffman talks about his love of the Midwest (surprise!), what defines his "Underdogs" character and which restaurant at The Strip he's frequented the most.

North Canton Patch: Tell me a little bit about your character and how they fit into the movie.

Huffman: I’m playing Bobby Burkett. He’s the quarterback for St. Thomas and he’s pretty much just this kid who right now in his life he’s not so sure if he wants to keep playing football. You watch him progress; he’s just finding his way. He’s an underdog and he’s watching his dad, who’s having a lot of trouble with his heater (company). He’s just your typical American young guy who’s fighting his way to do the right thing.

North Canton Patch: What attracted you to this role?

Huffman: Because I’m from Indiana and I'm going back to the Midwest and trying to do something good in the Midwest and make a film in the Midwest. I really wanted to do that. Every character I do I try to find myself a little bit more. I’ve had a lot of conflict with where I’m from and who I am, so I’m at the point where this character is going to put me on the straight and narrow, hopefully.

North Canton Patch: How’s filming going so far? 

Huffman: It's going fantastic. It's one of the quickest-moving sets I've ever worked on because it's full of Midwesterners. ... Everyone is unbelievable. It's just a great environment and the cast and crew are unbelievable. Everyone is kicking butt, and we're all damn good. It's good to be a damn good movie, I can promise you that.

North Canton Patch: Because North Canton and Stark County is our home, I think people will be curious to know how you guys are spending your down time. 

Huffman: The Strip, we’re real close to that. I’ve tried every single restaurant in there. I like in the morning.