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From The Summer I Turned Pretty to executive producing her own series and starring in Dad’s Leg, the grounded actor reflects on growth, artistry, and finding peace in the in-between.

WORDS Olive Walton

Rain Spencer is grounded, self-aware and incredibly determined – unsurprisingly. The actor behind The Summer I Turned Pretty (TSITP)’s Taylor Jewel, on-screen bestie of Lola Tung’s Belly Conklin, is every bit as genuine and insightful as I had hoped.

Between seasons of filming TSITP, Spencer has been busy travelling the world filming indie features and acting in stage productions, most...

WRITER Yale Breslin

When Gavin Casalegno joins our call from Los Angeles, he’s relaxed, gracious, and immediately disarming. Within minutes, it’s clear that what shines through most isn’t his looks or his fame — it’s his sincerity.

“I’m sorry,” he laughs, adjusting his Wi-Fi. “I’m basically sitting on top of the router now.”

It’s a fitting metaphor for the next hour — a conversation that stays grounded, open, and real.

The boy from Texas

Casalegno’s career began almost by accident. “I was four,” he says. “They put me in a Sony commercial and told...

Seven finalists, thousands of auditions – Simon Cowell’s search for the UK’s next big boyband ends with December 10.

WORDS Olive Walton

Interview taken from IMAGINE Magazine Issue Three. Pre-order the SS26 issue here.

Seven voices, one band: the lads behind December 10 are arguably destined for success, with the backing of music mogul Simon Cowell. Thrust into the spotlight through his self-titled Netflix show, Simon Cowell: The Next Act, the band has enjoyed a start aspiring musicians could only dream of. Signed to EMI Records, the boys have released their first single, Run...

From silent dreams to sold-out shows, Adéla turns defiance into art – ushering in a bold new chapter of experimental pop on her own terms.

WRITER Zain Ké

Interview taken from IMAGINE Magazine. Order the latest issue here.

When we meet over Zoom, Adéla calls in from the UMG offices in London. She’s fresh off an appearance at Paris Fashion Week and preparing for two sold-out London shows, with a tour soon to take her across the pond. When we talk, there’s a quiet confidence about her – the kind that comes from knowing exactly who...

The actor reflects on why he chose acting, the high of getting deep on set and being bored of normal.

WRITER Leah Commandeur

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Since his debut as young King George in the Bridgerton spin-off, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, East London native Corey Mylchreest has yet to slow down. Starring in two of the most streamed Netflix watches of the summer, first being the romantic drama My Oxford Year where he plays charming Oxford local and romantic interest of Anna (Sofia Carson) who travels across...

WRITER Phillza Mirza

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From on-set meet-cutes to creative breakthroughs, Lilah Pate and William Lipton open up about connection, ambition, and why feeling deeply is the real work behind every performance.

When Lilah Pate and William Lipton sit down together, the room changes. Even through a screen, their connection feels lived-in, easy, unforced, almost gravitational. They speak to each other with warmth, humour, and the kind of familiarity that can only come from building something real together. Their partnership both on and off screen is a blend...

WRITER Yale Breslin

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Born and raised in Los Angeles, Hayden Michael Brown grew up surrounded by creativity – a mum and grandmother who acted, and a father who spent years in visual effects on South Park and blockbuster films like The Avengers and Life of Pi. His first “role” came at just 18 months old, voicing Baby Ike on South Park, but his first love was soccer – a passion that took him to London in pursuit of a professional career before fate (and Ryan Murphy)...

Dior Goodjohn in conversation with Dafne Keen

WRITER Olive Walton

TRANSCRIPT Meg Wordley

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Dior wears MAISON DE HOE top, THE ARCHIVE X YANA earrings

There are interviews, and then there are conversations that feel like you’ve been dropped into the backseat with two best friends who happen to be among Hollywood’s most exciting young actors. When Dior Goodjohn sat down with Dafne Keen, the result was a candid look into the lives of two artists who know each other as well as they know their craft....

Benito Skinner and Owen Thiele want you to start holding hands again.

WRITER Patrick Grady

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Chaotic. Cunty. Camaraderie. Three words that sum up this conversation between Overcompensating co-stars, and, more importantly, best friends – Benito Skinner and Owen Thiele.

You may think, what would there be left to talk about when they’re already as close as it gets, have starred in a show together and are now writing their own movie (yes, you read that right)? Well, buckle up. The pair, who first met at...

With Season 2 of The Buccaneers under her belt, Aubri Ibrag is ready to go wild.

WRITER Leah Commandeur

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Aubri Ibrag is ready for change. First on her list, moving to East London this past December after wrapping up Season two of the Apple TV show The Buccaneers. The adaptation of Edith Wharton’s final novel is set to the backdrops of 19th century British countryside and New York City’s streets. Full of scandal, betrayal and lust – it is nothing short of deliciously debaucherous. Chiefly...

The artist talks about falling for guitar, writing from personal experiences, and the carefree energy of his upcoming material.

WRITER Patrick Grady

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There’s a certain kind of artist whose presence feels as if it’s been shaped by travel, not in the postcard sense, but in the way their inner world carries more than one landscape. Flo Chase is one of them. As he chats with IMAGINE, there’s a softness to him, a reflective ease that suggests someone who has spent a long time observing the...

WRITER: Ciarán Howley

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It’s not every day that a series about being Queer in the military comes along – far from it – so when Max Parker got the call from Netflix’s Boots, he stood to attention.

Born and raised in Manchester, Max recalls being a ball of energy as a child, energy which his parents encouraged him to channel into acting and the performing arts. Viewers today may remember him from turns in Emmerdale and Doctor Who, but for the 33-year old...

Isn’t Chasing Fame – He’s Chasing Feeling

WRITER Patrick Grady

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Lucas Bravo is a refreshingly chill guy. Though he may be known as the misunderstood, brooding chef Gabriel from the show everyone (and their mother) first binged back in the lockdown days – Emily in Paris – he’s now looking beyond job security, in pursuit of a career that feels wholeheartedly successful.

The French actor joins me on a spontaneous Zoom call where he spills the beans on the show that put him on the...

James Olivas in conversation with Rosie O’ Donnell

WRITER Patrick Grady

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When Rosie O’Donnell rang James Olivas to chat, the conversation was never going to be ordinary. One’s a Broadway legend, the other a rising star in Jamie Lloyd’s stripped-back, searing revival of Evita – and what followed was a heartfelt exchange about ambition, identity and the power of performance.

From growing up in Texas with dreams of engineering to commanding the West End stage alongside Rachel Zegler, Olivas opens up about rewriting expectations, building...

The Spanish Actor opens up about giving humanity to his character, confronting fan reactions, and how the Culpables trilogy challenged him as an actor.

WRITER Olive Walton

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Meet Gabriel Guevara, the breakout star of Amazon Prime Video’s hit film trilogy Culpables. Guevara shot to fame following the massive success of the first installment, Culpa Mía (My Fault), which launched the series to become the #1 most-streamed Spanish-language franchise on the platform. Culpables quickly became a global phenomenon, with international audiences captivated, and even a...

Inside the collaboration that defined James Litchfield’s recently completed feature film, Alphabet Lane.

WRITER Phillza Mirza

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In the quiet tension between order and spontaneity, Alphabet Lane finds its pulse. A feature from Australian filmmaker James Litchfield, the film blurs imagination and isolation, a love story refracted through the landscapes of rural New South Wales. At its centre is Nicholas Denton, whose performance as Jack channels both stillness and storm; a presence alive with curiosity, uncertainty, and the thrill of unravelling.

When Litchfield and Denton sit...

A rising class of actors and artists redefining what it means to make it, through honesty, grit, and creative risk.

WRITER Phillza Mirza

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A new generation of emerging talent is quietly making its mark in film, TV, and music. These artists are not focused on fitting a specific mould or chasing fame; instead, they prioritise roles and projects that challenge them, allowing them to explore new territory and hone their craft. This movement is defined by a commitment to authenticity and a willingness to take creative...

Simon Lööf doesn’t blink

WRITER Patrick Grady

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Simon Lööf isn’t afraid of the dark; in fact it’s calling out to him and he’s ready to answer. The Swedish born and raised actor, best known for his breakout role in Threesome, is now prepared to take to the global stage. Enter Netflix’s An Honest Life – premiering July 31st. The film sees him take on his most complex role yet – a character who, by coincidence or fate, shares his name and some of his own...

Olivia Holt and recent co-star, Connor Swindells, talk vulnerability, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.

WRITER Amelia Whearty

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There’s a certain electricity that lingers after a film wraps – that rare alchemy between cast, story, and circumstance. For Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells, that energy still hums when they talk about Jingle Bell Heist, a holiday caper that dances between humour, heart, and a touch of mischief. As the film readies for release, the pair came together to reflect on laughter,...

With Wednesday Season 2 and Evil Dead Burn on deck, Hunter Doohan is done playing it safe.

WRITER Yale Breslin

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When Netflix’s Wednesday premiered in 2022, no one could’ve predicted just how massive it would become—not even the cast. But within days, the show was dominating streaming charts, launching a thousand TikToks, and turning its young stars into global names. At the center of the chaos: Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin, the charming barista with a much darker side.

By the end of Season 1,...

From Mexican superstar at 14 to Hollywood leading lady, and now author – González’s story is ever evolving.

WRITER Patrick Grady

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I knew there was something unapologetically authentic about Eiza González when she logged onto our scheduled Zoom call at 2pm on a Thursday with the words “I just fell into the pool…fully clothed.” Straight off the bat, she was setting the tone for what was to come; total transparency, no less.

Don’t fret – while she may have conducted this interview drenched on a...

UNFILTERED

WRITER Lauren Dickson

INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY Chris Saunders

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The actor has been on the come up for a while, but with The Sex Lives of College Girls, she’s firmly in the spotlight – British charm and razor-sharp wit intact.

Confidence isn’t just a quality Mia Rodgers possesses – it’s something that feels innate, stitched into the way she carries herself both on and off screen. With natural charisma and a knack for delivering sharp, unforgettable one-liners, she’s been quietly making waves for a...

Thanks to Dylan Bachelet, Baking Has Never Been This Cool

WRITER Chris Saunders

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When you think of The Great British Bake Off contestants, “cool” is probably the last word that comes to mind. With an average age of 37 and a premise built around, well, baking, the show isn’t exactly a breeding ground for trendsetters. But that’s what makes it all the more fascinating when a contestant is cool – it’s like spotting a penguin in the desert. Unexpected, a little out of place, but undeniably intriguing.

INTERVIEWER Chris Saunders

WRITER Patrick Grady

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Tanner Buchanan isn’t one to sit still. Whether he’s tapping his feet between takes, pushing himself to his limits in karate, or prepping to produce his own projects – Buchanan thrives in that sweet spot between comfort and challenge.

Upon bidding farewell to Robby Keene, the angsty rebel he played for five seasons in Cobra Kai, Buchanan took the time to chat with us about the role that’s shaped so much of his career — and what it...

Finding peace and purpose with Pauline Chalamet

WRITER Chris Saunders

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Pauline Chalamet is in a season of her life where peace is the priority. As a new mother, it’s no surprise that she’s embracing a slower rhythm – one that, for her, is best found in Paris. When she joins our Zoom call, settled into a chair that radiates ease even through the screen, there’s a quiet assuredness about her. With political unrest gripping the U.S., France – though not without its flaws – offers a...

WRITER  Patrick Grady

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The highest of fantasies and one of its leading women: Ceara Coveney, a true force to be reckoned with. As she returns to her royal roots for The Wheel of Time season three, the actor sat down with co-star Ayoola Smart for a candid chat about what’s in store for the next instalment. And if their conversation is anything to go by, we’re in for one hell of a ride.

The Swindon born and raised actor first graced our screens as Elayne...

WRITER Chris Saunders

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It’s a little past 10 a.m. on an uncharacteristically bright winter morning in London when Australian actor Raechelle Banno joins her Better Man co-star Jonno Davies for a virtual catch-up over Zoom. They’re both living in the big smoke and, with a laugh, they muse that they could have just strolled over to each other’s homes instead – such is the convenience of their close proximity in the city. But their closeness isn’t just geographic; after spending the better part of three years together...

WRITER Chris Saunders

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Acting is often about transformation – stepping into a role that feels far removed from real life. But sometimes, a character feels inevitable, as if the universe aligned to bring them together. That’s the case with Tecie, Sarah Jeffery’s upcoming film, where she plays a fiercely dedicated animal rights activist whose love and convictions lead her into tragedy. For the 29-year-old, born and raised in Vancouver, the story isn’t just another compelling narrative – it’s deeply personal.

We meet over Zoom the...

A London boy through and through: The Vikings: Valhalla star opens up about his journey thus far and the many roles that lie ahead

WRITER Patrick Grady

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Leo Suter is anything but a one-dimensional actor. From whimsical period dramas, to roaring viking raids all the way to a Bollywood musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol – he’s proving versatility is his superpower.

With his time as the ever-determined Harold, Prince of Norway in Vikings: Valhalla now behind him, he reflects on the journey of a...

Five big personalities, one gigantic mission

WRITER Patrick Grady

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The boy group (as they prefer to be known) to beat all boy groups. It’s unlikely you haven’t heard of the fivesome that took Korea by storm last August, but if you need a little refresh, let me make it clear; they’re one not to overlook.

dearALICE, made up of James Sharp, Dexter Greenwood, Reese Carter, Olly Quinn, and Blaise Noon were all living their own lives up until two years ago. Complete strangers. Then out...

The Sweet Disposition of Fred Hechinger

WRITER Dio Anthony

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When Fred Hechinger left his home in New York for summer camp some umpteen years ago, he had high hopes. S’mores by the fire, sweaty nights full of chatter, and the beginning of a profound and indestructible bond with all those he’d share these experiences with. “I realised I wanted the movie version of things, which has happened a couple times in my life.”

Today, at 25 years old, this facet of his personality remains. He...

WRITER Phillza Mirza

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It’s a grey Friday afternoon when Cole Doman joins our call, dialling in with the kind of calm presence that feels rare in an industry often defined by noise. Known for roles that carry both raw vulnerability and striking strength, he’s quickly become a name synonymous with stories that cut deeper than the screen. After eight months on Apple TV+’s much-anticipated The Savant alongside Jessica Chastain, Doman could easily rest on the prestige of his new project. Instead, he’s thinking about risk, resilience, and...

WRITER Chris Saunders

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At 29, Antonia Desplat is living many lives at once – fashion muse, indie darling, blockbuster star, behind-the-scenes powerhouse. One minute, she’s striding through Chanel’s couture show in a leather-trimmed dream; the next, she’s stepping into the smoky cafés of 1920s Paris as Johnny Depp’s latest leading lady. Effortlessly cool but never predictable. She’s got that rare ability to slip between worlds like she’s just changing jackets (and if you’ve seen her collection of vintage coats, you know she takes that seriously).

Born...

Jacob Lofland’s life is turning out just the way he wanted–learning everyday and with an eye on what’s real.

WRITER Dio Anthony

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“I just want to stay who I am,” insists 28-year-old Jacob Lofland. Speaking to me from Texas, Lofland sounds casual, and comfortable, with a southern tang to his voice that makes him seem all the more friendly. He’s been acting for over a decade, after making his screen debut in 2011’s Mud alongside Matthew McConaughey. Since then he’s been hard at work building his...