Darren Mann has emerged as one of the most dynamic young actors of his generation. His ability to disappear into a character has quickly caught the attention of Hollywood, nabbing him coveted roles in Giant Little Ones, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Fortunate Son. His latest project is IFC’s Embattled, which finds Darren stepping into the cage as an aspiring MMA fighter looking to follow in his father’s footsteps. But on his journey, he learns to pave his own path. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to catch up with Darren
Hamza Fouad made a big splash this year with his breakout performance in Hulu’s Helstrom. Based on the Marvel comics, Helstrom follows the story of two estranged siblings who are brought back together to fight the worst of humanity—each with their own flare and skills. Hamza shines as officer Derrick Jackson, the love interest of Chris Yen (Alain Uy), one of the leads of the series. Pop Culturalist caught up with Hamza to learn more about him, Helstrom, and his character. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for
Filmmaker and screenwriter Julio Vincent Gambuto knows how to make an introduction. His feature directorial debut, Team Marco, has become one of the most talked-about films of 2020 and received rave reviews from both moviegoers and critics, earning the Audience Award for Best Family Features at the Mill Valley Film Festival. The coming-of-age comedy follows the budding relationship between a young boy and his grandfather as well as the marriage between new-age technology and old-world values. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Julio about Team Marco, the lessons
Trey Tucker’s career is off to a booming start. In 2017, he made his feature film debut in a pivotal role opposite Gary Oldman in The Space Between Us. This year, he has not one but two exciting projects. In July, he starred in the widely acclaimed military drama The Outpost, and now can be seen as one of the leads in the erotic thriller What Lies Below. Pop Culturalist caught up with Trey to chat about What Lies Below, collaborating with Mena Suvari and Ema Horvath, and how he