Mackenzie Foy and Calam Lynch are two of the stars of the Disney+ adaptation of Anna Sewell’s timeless tale, Black Beauty. A modern-day reimagining of the novel, the film follows Black Beauty, a wild mustang born free in the American West, who’s rounded up and taken away from her family. She’s then brought to Birtwick Stables where she meets Jo Green. The pair build an unbreakable bond that carries Beauty through the different chapters and challenges in her life. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Mackenzie and Calam
Director-writer-editor Ashley Avis shares a deep connection to the story of Black Beauty. The novel by Anna Sewell changed the course of her life and inspired her love of horses. So, it seems only fitting that she gets to introduce this beloved story to a new generation. Pop Culturalist caught up with Ashley for an exclusive interview where we chatted about paying respect to the source material while adapting it for a modern-day audience, the letter she wrote to Kate Winslet [voice of Beauty], and the film’s timely message. PC:
Actor Brian Geraghty’s career has been a stream of steady and memorable roles. From films like The Hurt Locker and Flight to popular TV shows like The Alienist, Big Sky, and Boardwalk Empire. He may be best known for his performance as fan-favorite Sean Roman on Chicago P.D.. Returning to the world of criminal justice, Brian’s latest project finds him starring as officer Will Bishop in Blindfire. Blindfire’s timely premise of police committing racial profiling to the detriment of innocent Black people is riveting. We chatted with Brian about Blindfire,
Kayden Grace Swan is delivering an out-of-this-world performance in Nickelodeon’s The Astronauts. The sci-fi adventure series follows a group of kids who are accidentally launched into space and embark on an adventure of a lifetime to get back home. Kayden shines as Doria Taylor, the super confident and sassy little sister of Martin Taylor. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Kayden about this breakout role. PC: How did you discover your passion for acting? Kayden: I discovered my passion for acting when I was about eight years old.