Actress-producer extraordinaire Leanne Noelle Smith is creating magic in front of and behind the screen. Her latest project, FAK YAASS, finds all of her talents on full display. Based on creator Vasilios Filippakis’ personal experience, FAK YAASS tells the story of Nico Nicolakis’s big Greek family and their journey of accepting Nico regardless of his sexuality. Pop Culturalist caught up with Leanne to chat about her career and FAK YAASS. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Leanne: It may sound a bit cliché, but I
Audiences have fallen in love with actor-rapper Bennett Taylor and his character Byron on Freeform’s Motherland: Fort Salem. Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution three hundred years ago by cutting an agreement to fight for their government, Motherland: Fort Salem follows three recruits who go from basic training in combat magic to early deployment. Bennett’s character Byron is the lovable goofball who can bring levity (and a laugh) to any scene he’s in. It’s a breakout performance for Bennett, who says he brought a lot of
During a pivotal juncture in her life, actress Jessica Sutton found herself in her craft. Her art became the outlet she needed to silence the noise around her and to trust the voice within. That defining moment has led her to breakout performances in projects like Saints & Strangers, The Kissing Booth, Escape Room, and her latest, Motherland: Fort Salem. Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution three hundred years ago by cutting an agreement to fight for their government, Motherland: Fort Salem follows three recruits who
Lyon Daniels is one of Hollywood’s most exciting up-and-coming talents and a name you’ll be hearing a lot in the coming years. In 2020, he’ll star opposite Christian Slater, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal, and Priyanka Chopra in the highly anticipated, top-secret film We Can Be Heroes. Set in a world where aliens have kidnapped Earth’s superheroes, the children of the world must step up to the plate to save their parents and humanity. One of those heroes is Lyon’s character, who has a superpower Lyon says will blow you away.