Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias

Martin Copping talks about voicing ‘Lucas Riggs‘ in ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard‘ Dec 03, 2021

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Martin Copping recently joined host Elias in the cave! Martin recently captured the lead role in the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Vanguard. The Melbourne-born star plays Lucas Riggs, a Special Forces operator and demolition expert during World War II. The 2nd Lieutenant, stationed in Libya as a part of the Australian-led Rats of Tobruk, whose objective was to defend against the Afrika Corps. He later joins the special forces task force, Vanguard, whose mission is secure Nazi intelligence, when this mission goes array and members of his unit are captured, he must find where they are being held and get revenge.

The newest edition of the Call of Duty franchise is already being thought of as the highest grossing game this year. Call of Duty: Vanguard launched worldwide on November 5th.

Born in Melbourne, Australia, and son of cinematographer Robin Copping, Martin got his first acting role at just 3 weeks old in the Australian film “Patrick”.

Copping graduated from the National Theatre Drama School in 2001 and since then has been casted in numerous television and movies roles but is most notably known for his work on video game titles such as Rainbow Six: Siege, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and most recently Call of Duty: Vanguard.

When Martin is not acting, producing, or directing, you can find him working out, practicing Taekwon-Do (which he holds an ICS Oceanic Gold Medal in), or live streaming on his popular Twitch channel. Copping is also an avid traveler and loves to visit Southeast Asia, Europe, and Hawaii.

You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/7GAb64ihzw0

Photo credit - Ben Cope

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Maryam Basir talks ALLBLK‘s ‘Lace‘ Nov 30, 2021

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Maryam Basir recently joined host Elias in the cave. Maryam stars as the title character in the new ALLBLK legal drama, “Lace.” The show follows Maryam as Lacey McCullough, a prolific Los Angeles lawyer who constantly blurs the lines between good and bad as she fights to get the best possible outcome for her clients. A multi-dimensional character, Lacey is very calculated and smart and is always a move ahead of everyone else.

Maryam booked the role of Lacey with no audition. Producers of the show had seen Maryam in recent roles such and decided Maryam would be perfect for the role of Lacey. After a call to her manager, Maryam found herself cast as the lead role in the series. The experience was entirely surreal and a dream come true for Maryam.

You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/KFSGNeuBiRY

You can find Maryam on Instagram @maryambasir_

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Brandon Severs talks about playing Terrell Hayward on HBO Max‘s ‘Head of the Class‘ Nov 27, 2021

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Brandon Severs recently joined host Elias in the cave! Brandon can be seen starring in HBO Max’s comedy series, “Head of the Class” opposite Isabella Gomez and Robin Givens. A reboot of the popular 1980’s sitcom of the same name, the 2021 series follows a group of overachieving high school students who meet their greatest challenge: first time teacher, Alicia Gomez (Gomez). Brandon shines as Terrell Hayward, an athletic and bright student who is all about team mentality and the optimist in a class of stressed-out overachievers. He is also the son of Darlene (Givens), from the original series, who is now the co-president of the Parents' Association. “Head of the Class” debuted on November 4, 2021 with all ten episodes.

Brandon was also recently seen as Liam Carter in the Disney+ series, “Diary of a Future President” which released its second season on August 18, 2021. In 2020, he was seen in Quibi’s award-nominated action series “#FreeRayshawn” opposite Laurence Fishburne. From 2016-18, he starred as Dusty in Disney XD’s hit hidden-camera prank series, “Walk The Prank.”

You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/Ak3HOGsfG3w

You can find Brandon on Instagram @thebrandonsevers and Twitter @brandon_severs

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Jane Widdop talks about their role as Laura Lee on Showtime‘s ‘Yellowjackets‘ Nov 23, 2021

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Jane Widdop recently joined host Elias in the cave! You can see Jane as Laura Lee on Showtime's new series 'Yellowjackets'.

We talk about their career, landing the role and so much more

You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/9PxkNlsam0I

You can find Jane on Instagram @officialjanewiddop

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Alexander Sharp & Peter Malone Elliott talk ‘Wired Shut‘ Nov 22, 2021

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Alexander Sharp & Peter Malone recently joined host Elias in the cave! The duo are making their U.S. feature film debut with Wired Shut on November 30th, 2021 starring Natalie Sharp (CW’s The Flash), Blake Stadel (CW’s Riverdale) and Behtash Fazlali (CW’s iZombie).

Directed by Alexander Sharp and written and producer by Alexander Sharp and Peter Malone Elliott, the film is a horror/thriller with the sub-genre of home invasion. They were inspired by the classics like Stephen King’s Misery, Martin Scorsese’s Cape Fear, and Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window.

You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/erzAS7H1YUg

You can find Wired Shut on Instagram @wireshutmovie

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Nick Marini talks about his new film ‘Night Night‘ his role on ‘Cobra Kai‘ and more! Nov 20, 2021

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Nick Marini recently joined host Elias in the cave! Nick explores an emotionally complex and incredibly mysterious character in "Night Night" as Brenna D'Amico's (The Descendants) love interest, Robert Mitchel.

You have also seen Nick on Season 3 'Cobra Kai' as 'Twig' aka young 'Terry Silver'

You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/YzAsAeG-sKQ

You can find Nick on Instagram @nickamarini

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Lovell Adams-Gray talks about his role on season 2 Power Book II: Ghosts on STARZ Nov 17, 2021

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Lovell Adams-Gray recently joined host Elias in the cave! Lovell Adams-Gray, a Toronto, Ontario native who can be seen as one of the stars in the Starz series, “Power Book II : Ghost” , a spin-off of their hit series “Power” from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Lovell plays “Dru Tejada,” the unlikely son of Mary J Blige's character “Monet.” An artist by day and up-and-coming drug lord by night, Dru has no desire to be part of the Tejada drug cartel, but has no choice since it has been in the family's DNA since his parents got married. “Power Book II : Ghost” season 2 premieres November 2021.

Recently, Lovell starred in the Canadian series “The Coroner” on CBC, about a coroner who investigates unexplained or sudden deaths in the city of Toronto. As well as Netflix’s series “Guilty Party” released in 2021. In 2019, Lovell was nominated for the Canadian DORA Award for his theatre performance in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM in Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre. He also guest starred on pilots for CBS and ABC.

You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/AtV0GZhGAb4

You can find Lovell on Instagram @lovelladamsgray

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Alix Lapri talks about her role on season 2 Power Book II: Ghosts on STARZ Nov 15, 2021

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Alix Lapri recently joined host Elias in the cave! Alix starred as Effie in the final season of Starz’s hit show POWER and reprises her role in the spinoff series GHOST also for Starz.

Previously, she appeared in the Gerard Butler film DEN OF THIEVES for STX and was a recurring on REED BETWEEN THE LINES for BET. She also had roles in ABC's RED BAND SOCIETY and D.J. Caruso's STANDING UP.

Photo Credit: Tim Caver

You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/Z-iaXea81vI

You can find Alix on Instagram @thealixlapri and Twitter @AlixLapri

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