Taylor John Smith is the definition of a leading man: charismatic, captivating, and versatile. He commands the screen with each performance, disappearing into his characters, and bringing vulnerability when called for. In his young career, he’s worked with the who’s who of Hollywood including Michael Shannon in Wolves, Amy Adams in Sharp Objects, and Felicity Huffman in American Crime. This summer, he stars opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones in the most highly-anticipated film of the year, Where the Crawdads Sing. Adapted from the bestselling novel, Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story
Morgan Holmstrom is a gifted storyteller who is quickly making her mark in film, television, and on the stage. Her past credits include Day of the Dead, Outlander, Under the Autumn Moon, and Shadow of the Rougarou. This July, she stars in the must-see medical drama, SkyMed. SkyMed follows the intense personal lives of young nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. Morgan brings strength, depth, and vulnerability in her portrayal as Crystal Highway, a multifaceted nurse who is running from her past. Pop Culturalist was lucky
Bella Ortiz is delivering a transformative performance in American Carnage. The horror-comedy follows the events after a governor issues an executive order to arrest the children of undocumented immigrants. The newly detained youths are offered an opportunity to have their charges dropped by volunteering to provide care to the elderly. But things quickly turn sinister… Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Bella about American Carnage, bringing much-needed representation to the screen, how the film tackles important topics like immigration in the United States, and more. PC: How did
Logan Macrae is a rising young actor who is quickly making a name for himself in Hollywood. He’s landed coveted roles in projects including Apple TV+’s Blackbird and the highly-anticipated war drama, Devotion. This July, he stars opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones and Taylor John Smith in Where the Crawdads Sing. Adapted from the bestselling novel, Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the