Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson is an up-and-coming actress who is quickly making a name for herself in the industry. From projects like On My Block to Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting, Troy’s list of credits is impressive to say the least. This October, she joins the cast of ABC’s Big Sky. Pop Culturalist spoke with Troy about her career, discovering her voice as an advocate, Big Sky, and what audiences should know about her character. PC: How did you discover your passion for acting? Troy: When I was a kid, I
Christian J. Simon is a rising storyteller who has never let rejection deter him from what he’s meant to do in life. In fact, it’s motivated him to work harder, and landed him coveted roles in projects including The Amazing World of Gumball, T.O.T.S., and Sydney to the Max. This October, Christian can be seen remaking the Disney Channel’s original movie: Under Wraps. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with this leading man about his career, Under Wraps, and what he hopes audiences take away after seeing the film.
Julia Maggio has emerged as one of the leading stunt performers in the industry. The Emmy-nominated talent has brought the action in projects including Cobra Kai, Legacies, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Watchmen—just to name a few. Pop Culturalist spoke with Julia about her career, the unexpected nature of stunt work, and common misconceptions about her profession. PC: How did you discover your passion for stunt performing and content creation? Julia: I’d always done gymnastics and cheerleading my entire life. But more importantly, I’m a huge nerd. I’m a fan of everything
Steelstriker by Marie Lu is the conclusion to the Skyhunter duology. This book is told from two perspectives: Talin’s and Red’s. Fans of the “Found Family” trope will adore this doulogy. Steelstriker comes out on September 28th and I highly recommend grabbing a copy or checking it out at a local library. Highlights The stakes are so much higher than it was in the first book! There are assassination attempts, characters are going behind each other’s backs, and secret conversations. It lives up to the hype. Every time Talin is