The cast and creators of Black Lightning made a hero’s return at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. When the action-packed first season came to a conclusion, we were left with tons of burning questions! Lucky for us, Cress Williams, Christine Adams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gutpon, Marvin ‘Krondon’ Jones III, Salim Akil, and Mara Brock Akil were all with us to provide much-needed answers about the first season and what’s ahead. Check out our interviews from inside the press room! How Black Lightning Shocked the Industry
Meet Maceo Smedley—Hollywood’s next big star. At the ripe old age of eleven, he’s landed a role that many have only dreamed of—he plays young Tyrone on Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger. Yes, we said Marvel! Pop Culturalist had the chance to speak with this up-and-coming talent about the show, joining the Marvel family, and how he collaborated with his counter-part, Aubrey Joseph. PC: Tell us about Cloak & Dagger, your character, and what drew you to this project. Maceo: Cloak & Dagger are two teenagers from different backgrounds who get superpowers after
Stephany Jacobsen tackles an alien invasion in her new film, Occupation, which is out now in select theaters and on VOD. Though she’s no stranger to the world of sci-fi, having starred in Battlestar Galactica: Razor, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Quantum Apocalypse, this role provided a unique opportunity to embark on a journey with her character that goes from cafe employee to a warrior and leader of the resilience. Pop Culturalist had the chance to catch up with Stephany to talk about Occupation, how it sets itself apart from other films in the
Julie Nathanson is the voice behind many of your favorite characters. She’s an accomplished actress who’s worked in film, television, and video games. Her credits include Dallas & Robo, Far Cry 5, Avengers: Assemble, and most recently, Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay. We spoke with Julie about her latest animated film, how she prepares to play a character, and the new single she just released. PC: Tell us about Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, your characters, and what drew you to this project. Julie: Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay was a blast to work on.