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By Kevin August 23, 2026 in Film, Interviews

Exclusive Interview: Lukas Gage on the Creative Fearlessness of ‘Rosebush Pruning’ and Trusting Audiences to Find Their Own Answers

Lukas Gage

Versatility has become one of the defining qualities of Lukas Gage’s career. No two projects feel the same, and with each role, he continues to demonstrate an extraordinary ability to disappear into characters who are complicated, unpredictable, and entirely distinct from one another. In Karim Aïnouz’s Rosebush Pruning, Lukas takes that fearlessness even further, delivering what may be his most provocative and daring performance to date. Written by Efthimis Filippou and inspired by Marco Bellocchio’s Fists in the Pocket, Rosebush Pruning centers on four American siblings living in isolation at

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By Kevin August 23, 2026 in Interviews, Television

Exclusive Interview: Tom Morton on Stepping into the Harlan Coben Universe with ‘I Will Find You’

Tom Morton

Tom Morton’s career has never been confined to a single medium, language, or corner of the industry. The French-British actor, writer, and director has moved seamlessly between international film, television, theater, and voice work, approaching each project with an instinct for character and an appreciation for the larger story being told. Following his appearance in Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, Morton now steps into Harlan Coben’s ever-expanding universe with Netflix’s I Will Find You. Adapted for television by showrunner Robert Hull, I Will Find You follows David Burroughs (Sam Worthington), a

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By Kevin August 21, 2026 in Film, Interviews

Exclusive Interview: Leonardo Nam on the Heartbreak Behind Maddox’s Transformation in ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’

Leonardo Nam

Leonardo Nam has always brought an undeniable warmth and eccentricity to Maddox Hatter, making him one of the most endearing figures in the world of Descendants. In Descendants: The Rise of Red, audiences met a character defined by his enormous heart, curiosity, and devotion to those around him. But in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, Leonardo gets the opportunity to turn those qualities on their head, exploring what happens when that same capacity for love has been shaped by years of heartbreak, anger, and obsession. It’s a transformation that Leonardo approaches from

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By Kevin August 18, 2026 in Interviews, Music

Exclusive Interview: Shawn Wasabi on ‘Forgotten Island’s’ “A Parallel World” and Creating with Curiosity

Shawn Wasabi

Curiosity has long been at the heart of Shawn Wasabi’s artistry. Across his career, the producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has built a distinct sound through experimentation, intricate layers, and an instinct to follow the ideas that excite him most. But beneath the playful production and technical ingenuity is an artist interested in connection, creating music that allows listeners to feel seen, understood, and perhaps discover something new about themselves along the way. That philosophy takes on new meaning with “A Parallel World,” a song Shawn co-created for DreamWorks’ upcoming Forgotten

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