Actor-musician Ajay Friese is one of Hollywood’s most promising young actors. His credits include hit television programs and films such as Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, ReBoot: The Guardian Code, Riot Girls, The Order, and Riverdale. This December, he’s delivering an out-of-this-world performance, reprising his role as Vijay Dhar in Season 2 of Netflix’s Lost in Space. Pop Culturalist caught up with Ajay to chat about his career, Lost in Space, his debut album, and his unique hidden talent. Career PC: You’re an actor and musician. How did you discover
Michael Beach has built an illustrious career that spans over three decades. He’s brought dynamic, complex, and captivating characters to life with his unparalleled versatility, establishing his place as one of Hollywood’s greatest actors. This year, he’s starring opposite Octavia Spencer, Aaron Paul, Lizzy Caplan, Ron Cephas Jones, Elizabeth Perkins, and Mekhi Phifer in Apple TV+’s Truth Be Told, the perfect series for any true crime fan. Pop Culturalist caught up with Michael to chat about the project and what keeps him motivated. Truth Be Told PC: You’re starring in
Miles Robbins is delivering one of the best performances of 2019. He stars opposite Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sasha Lane in the psychological horror-thriller Daniel Isn’t Real. His character, Luke, is a tortured college freshman who suffers a violent family trauma and resurrects his childhood imaginary friend Daniel to help him cope. Pop Culturalist spoke with Miles about preparing for this challenging role. PC: Tell us about Daniel Isn’t Real and your character in the film. Miles: Daniel Isn’t Real is a story about Luke and his friend, Daniel, who may
You may think Jagged Little Pill is another jukebox musical, full of familiar songs to draw crowds in. Well, that is definitely not the case. Unlike jukebox musicals, Jagged Little Pill really embraces Alanis Morisette’s music and tells a brand new story: one that is complex and messy and real. The Healy family is picture perfect…but as we all know, pictures only show what the taker wants you to see. Matriarch Mary Jane (Elizabeth Stanley in a very solid and riveting performance) is the epitome of Suburban Mom. She goes