Lenny Thomas is terrifying audiences (in a good way) with his transformative performance as the villainous Dikhan in Tyler Perry’s Ruthless. For several seasons, Dikhan has evoked the fear of hell in anyone he’s encountered and is showing no signs of slowing down. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Lenny about bringing Dikhan to life on the screen. PC: When you’re working on a Tyler Perry production, you often get one or one-and-a-half takes at a scene. How challenging was that for you to adjust to as an
Michael J. Woodard is an emerging star who rose to notoriety when he competed on Season 16 of American Idol. He won over the hearts of viewers around the world and received praise from industry giants including Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan. This year, Michael is showing off another side of his artistry with his debut animated film: Arlo the Alligator Boy. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Michael bout his career, Arlo the Alligator Boy, and the film’s important and timely themes. Career PC: How
Remember the name Sophia Mitri Schloss. The emerging young actress has been garnering buzz in Hollywood since her breakout performance in the indie drama, Sadie, and can now be seen starring opposite John Stamos and Yvette Nicole Brown in David E. Kelley’s Big Shot. The Disney+ original follows Marvyn Korn [Stamos], a temperamental college basketball coach who’s fired from his job and must take a position at an elite all-girls high school. Sophia shines as Coach Korn’s daughter, Emma, whose relationship with her father is put to the test throughout
It’s no easy feat to hold your own starring opposite Jamie Foxx, David Alan Grier, and Jonathan Kite, but that’s exactly what rising young actress Miracle Reigns does. Playing the adventurous and fun-loving Zia in Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, Miracle Reigns has quickly won audiences over with her showstopping performance and perfect comedic timing. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Miracle ahead of the show’s release to get the inside scoop on Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Miracle: