From the moment he got his first laugh on stage, actor-improviser Mike Castle was hooked. He knew he needed more of it and dedicated his life to his craft, making us chuckle out loud in projects like Clipped, #VanLife, and Brews Brothers. This September, he stars opposite Aimee Teegarden, Pauly Shore, and Steve-O in the hilarious new comedy Guest House. The film follows a newly engaged couple who finds the house of their dreams—or so they think. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Mike about Guest House, sharing
Adam Irigoyen has been shaking up the industry for over a decade. He’s made the seamless transition from Disney Channel star to Hollywood leading man with projects like The Fosters, The Resident, and The Last Ship. This September, he joins the cast of Netflix’s must-see sci-fi series Away, starring opposite Hilary Swank. Away tells the enthralling story of a group of astronauts who embark on a three-year expedition to Mars and the people they leave behind. Pop Culturalist caught up with Adam to learn more about the role and what
Actor Chen Tang lives for the moments when he can disappear into his character and bring that their truth alive on the screen. He’ll next be seen stepping into the shoes of combative recruit Yao in Disney’s Mulan, a role and project that means a great deal not only to Chen but to a community that wants to see themselves represented. Pop Culturalist caught up with Chen to celebrate the release of Mulan. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for acting? Chen: I came into this thing relatively
As a young man, Dylan Playfair left it all on the ice. But he knew there would come a time when he would hang up his skates and make the transition to his other passion in life: acting. That transition played a helpful hand as Dylan stepped into his latest role as Dean Hunter in Odd Man Rush. Based on the true story of hockey player Bill Keenan’s time in the European minor leagues, Odd Man Rush tells the inspiring story of what keeps these players motivated, even after their