Mark Jackson is the man behind the A.I. character, Isaac, on Seth MacFarlene’s hit adventure dramedy, The Orville. The role found Mark drawing on his extensive theatre background when bringing his faceless character to life. Last week, a major reveal changed the course of Isaac’s journey, and Pop Culturalist sat down with Mark to chat about what’s ahead. PC: For readers who may not be familiar with the series, tell us about The Orville, your character, and what drew you to this project. Mark: The Orville is set 400 years
Aubrey Miller is back and cooking up yet another spellbinding performance as Hannah Parker-Kent in Amazon Prime’s Just Add Magic. The hit family series follows three best friends who discover a magical cookbook in the attic and embark on adventures full of magic and mystery. But in season three, there’s an unexpected twist that even Aubrey didn’t see coming. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Aubrey about Just Add Magic, her new single “Crossing My Heart”, and how she’s remained grounded despite all of her success. PC: The new season
After several hockey injuries left Lisa Durupt sidelined on the bench, she decided to take a theatre class to pass the time. Her first assignment was to review a performance of A Chorus Line: a moment that would change her life forever. She became enamored with the craft, specifically the athleticism and challenge, and decided to pursue it professionally. Since then, she’s landed roles in Psych, Supernatural, The Perfect Catch, Heartland, and dozens others. This year, she has several exciting new projects, including Benchwarmers 2 and Breakthrough. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with this leading lady. PC:
At only ten-years-old, Jack Messina has already nabbed roles on hit TV shows, including the Emmy award-winning The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and NBC’s acclaimed sci-fi drama, Manifest. The latter is a breakout performance and his first role as a series regular. Jack’s character, Cal Stone, is a young boy struggling with a terminal illness. His life is upended even more when he returns from a flight that’s been missing for over five years. Pop Culturalist spoke with this next-gen leading man about the series and what’s ahead. Manifest Questions PC: For readers