Peyton Wich is an exciting fresh face who got his big break playing Troy, the hot-headed bully who tormented Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will, on Netflix’s award-winning series, Stranger Things. While Peyton is nothing like Troy, he enjoys the challenge of embodying characters who are completely different than him, which is perfect because he’ll next play a pivotal antagonist in the upcoming film, The Darkest Minds. We chatted with Peyton about the movie and a new project he has coming out in the fall that’s sure to give you goosebumps. PC: Tell
From gracing the stage as Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra and Masha in Three Sisters, to roles on the screen in Homeland, The Good Shepherd, and Deception, Laila Robins has had an extensive and rich career as an actress. Currently, you can catch Laila at the Barrington Stage Company as Nora in A Doll’s House, Part 2. We were able to learn a little bit more about the show, her character, and what other characters she’d like to portray someday. PC: What drew you to A Doll’s House, Part 2? Laila: I love
Comic-Con is officially underway and they kicked it off with what’s sure to be one of the most memorable panels of the convention: Star vs. The Forces of Evil. With a packed house of diehard fans, the cast of the series entertained audiences with snippets of their upcoming book, Magic Book of Spells (available in September), a sneak peek of season four, and fan-favorite Adam McArthur got to live out a fantasy that he’s been dreaming about since he first started coming to Comic-Con. “I’ve been wanting to do this
Landing the role of Wesley Alvarez on Netflix’s acclaimed dramedy, Dear White People, was a dream come true for Rudy Martinez. Not only was he a huge fan of the first season for its refreshing, no nonsense approach to tackling social issues like racism and discrimination, but he also deeply connected with his character, while at the same time knowing the part would push him outside his comfort zone. The result? A truly incredible performance. Pop Culturalist spoke with Rudy about joining the cast, how he prepared, and how the role