Michael Abbott Jr. has done it all in his two-plus-decade career. Whether it’s on the stage or on the screen, Michael has built a reputation with his ability to transform into any character he embodies. This year, he broke new ground making his first foray into horror with The Dark and the Wicked. We caught up with Michael to learn more about the film, this milestone, and why he’s avoided the genre in the past. PC: Tell us about The Dark and the Wicked and your character in the film.
The language of music is universal and the emotions it evokes can be endless. Budding singer-songwriter Myles Castello knows that first-hand; growing up in Scarborough, a multi-cultural neighborhood in Toronto, he gathered a wide range of musical influences to create his own unique sound. From hip-hip to blues to Latin-inspired, Myles’ music is catchy and mesmerizing. We caught up with Myles and chatted about his music, his new EP, and experimenting with his sound. PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Myles: I’ve always loved music. I started
The future of Hollywood looks bright with Chance Hurstfield leading the way. The rising young actor has quickly made a name for himself with the wide range of characters he’s embodied showing off poise and talent well beyond his years. Best known for his role as lovable Danny Dixon on A Million Little Things, Chance can currently be seen starring opposite Mel Gibson in the laugh-out-loud holiday comedy with a twist, Fatman. After receiving a lump of coal from Santa, Chance’s character takes things into his own hands by hiring
It’s been a transformative year for Fionn O’Shea. The talented young Irishman kicked off 2020 as the abrasive character Jamie in Hulu’s Normal People, causing quite the stir among viewers. Then, showing his acting range and pivoting, he became the endearing and lovable Eddie in the heartwarming film Dating Amber. Pop Culturalist caught up with Fionn to learn more about Dating Amber, why this project stood out to him, and why we need more films like Dating Amber. PC: Tell us about Dating Amber and your character in the film.