Our time has come, Grishaverse fans! Netflix finally released a teaser trailer for Shadow and Bone, the upcoming TV adaptation based on Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling young adult fantasy novels, The Grisha Trilogy. In Shadow and Bone, the country of Ravka suffers under the weight of the Shadow Fold, a wall of darkness that divides the country in half and is swarming with terrifying creatures who feast on humans. Alina Starkov, an orphan and mapmaker, discovers an extraordinary power within her that could destroy the Shadow Fold and heal her country.
Ryan Meyer has emerged as one of the most exciting poets of his generation. His latest release, Tempest: Poems, explores themes of fear, hope, and self-identity, and has caught the attention of several publications including Cosmopolitan. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan about the collection and the inspiration behind it. PC: How did you discover your passion for storytelling? Ryan: I’ve been writing stories since I was a kid, forcing my grandparents to listen to me read what I’d come up with. They’ve always encouraged me, as
Award-winning actor Gideon Emery has quickly made a name for himself with the dynamic characters he’s brought to life in projects including Teen Wolf, Daredevil, Survivor Type, and dozens more. His latest project, 100 Days to Live, is an edge-of-your-seat thriller. When a serial killer abducts a young woman’s fiancé, she must race against the clock to discover the identity of the killer, and more importantly – his motive. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Gideon about his career, 100 Days to Live, and more. Career PC: How
Reggie Lee is blazing a trail for the next generation of Asian creatives who are fighting for their seat at the table. For Reggie, that journey has been long and arduous. When he first broke into the industry, he spent years playing one-dimensional stereotypes—simply because that was all that was made available to him. It wasn’t until he landed his role in Grimm that he finally felt integrated with a cast and was given the opportunity to truly flesh out a character on screen. Since then, Reggie has made it