Kat Conner Sterling is making her feature film debut in the brand new movie musical A Week Away!
The actress plays Presley in the film, which just premiered on Netflix TODAY (March 26).
Kat is no stranger to musicals as she started out doing theater before breaking into film and television in 2019. She has appeared in TV shows The Gifted and 9-1-1.
While she wasn’t able to make it to an in person audition for A Week Away, Kat submitted a self-tape through an open call. Producers and casting directors loved her so much, she booked the role just from her tape and without a callback!
She was on a cruise with her family when she got the call from the producers with the good news.
JJJ got to know Kat with 10 Fun Facts. Check them out below and watch A Week Away on Netflix now!
- 1. Baking and cooking are some of my favorite hobbies.
- 2. I was part of an international exchange program in high school where I got to go to Mexico!
- 3. My cats’ names are Cookie and Mr. Cupcakes.
- 4. I accidentally let a squirrel into my dorm building at school. (Yikes)
- 5. I was in a stage production of High School Musical.
- 6. I love scented candles.
- 7. I have formal training in stage combat and swords.
- 8. At summer camp, I was voted “Life of the Party.”
- 9. A good portion of my playlists are made up of musical theatre.
- 10. On the weekends, I love ordering pizza and watching crime mystery shows.
Maxwell Simkins is starring in the new series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers!
The young actor plays Nick, the best friend of Brady Noon‘s Evan in the Disney+ sequel series.
Here’s a synopsis: The Mighty Ducks have evolved from scrappy underdogs to an ultra-competitive, powerhouse youth hockey team. After 12-year-old Evan Morrow (Noon) is unceremoniously cut from the Ducks, he and his mom, Alex (Lauren Graham), set out to build their own team of misfits to challenge the cutthroat, win-at-all-costs culture of youth sports today. With the help of Gordon Bombay, they rediscover the joys of playing just for love of the game. Check out the trailer here!
Maxwell is hilarious in the new show, much like he was in the Netflix movie The Sleepover, which released last summer. He’s also previously been in Disney Channel’s live action Kim Possible movie and Bizaardvark. He’ll soon be heard on the upcoming Disney Junior animated series The Chicken Squad!
We got to know more about Maxwell Simkins with 10 Fun Facts. Check them out below, and be sure to catch him in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, now streaming on Disney+!
- 1. I was born and grew up in Philadelphia. Been bicoastal for last 4 years between Phila and LA. Love All Philadelphia sports teams!!!
- 2. I have a Havanese dog named Ace!!! @absolutly_ace
- 3. I’m a huge sneakerhead and know almost every sneaker. Love street wear as well.
- 4. Got into acting because I loved Cameron Boyce on Jessie. Booked My first audition with Rob Reiner..”And So It Goes” at age 6.
- 5. Love The Simpsons, Star Wars. Dream role Spiderman, Batman or anything in Star Wars.
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Sway Bhatia is hitting the ice in the new Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers!
The 13-year-old actress will be starring as Sofi in the upcoming series, which premieres TOMORROW (March 26).
Here’s a synopsis: The Mighty Ducks have evolved from scrappy underdogs to an ultra-competitive, powerhouse youth hockey team. After 12-year-old Evan Morrow (Brady Noon) is unceremoniously cut from the Ducks, he and his mom, Alex (Lauren Graham), set out to build their own team of misfits to challenge the cutthroat, win-at-all-costs culture of youth sports today. With the help of Gordon Bombay, they rediscover the joys of playing just for love of the game.
VIDEO: Click here to watch The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers trailer!
Sway will also be seen in the upcoming third season of Succession, where she plays Jeremy Strong‘s daughter Sophie Roy. The series is currently in production.
JJJ got to know more about the rising star with 10 Fun Facts. Check them out below!
If you missed it, Sway recently shared about how Vice President Kamala Harris has served as an inspiration to her.
- 1. I’m a Jersey kid… born in The Big Apple, but raised in Dubai. I hopped on my first flight at the age of 3 weeks to Dubai and that is where I grew up, until the age of 6. Ever since birth, I’ve loved traveling. Japan and Maldives are some of my favorite vacation spots and I can’t wait to explore more of the world!
- 2. Music is a big part of my life. Since the age of 4, I’ve been drumming, learning classical music on the piano and taking vocal lessons. Recently, I added bass to my one women music band and have been enjoying it all. If you want to know my favorite artist, thank u, next.
- 3. I’m the biggest Lin Manuel-Miranda fan, which of course means I love Hamilton. He inspired me to learn how to rap and write my own music! I have a few rap parodies that I shared on my social media and I’ve got more original content coming soon.
- 4. Basically, I’m a tech geek. I’ve been taking coding classes at school and summer programs. P.S. I literally walk around the house with a walkie talkie and drive my parents crazy. Over.
- 5. Fashion is my middle name. I’m very comfortable with experimenting with all styles of fashion including Indian ethnic wear. I never shy away from shopping. I have Fashion Friday segments on my TikTok and Instagram. I’ve been able to participate in New York Fashion Week the past few years.
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Jahbril Cook will soon be seen starring in the new movie musical A Week Away!
The actor is making his feature film debut in the Netflix movie, playing George.
Here’s a synopsis: Troubled teen Will Hawkins (Kevin Quinn) has a choice to make – go to juvenile detention or attend a Christian summer camp. While at camp, and with the help of his music, new friends and love interest (Bailee Madison), he learns the healing powers of kindness, forgiveness, and faith can be found in the most unlikely of places. Watch the trailer here!
Jahbril will also be seen in an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie.
Ahead of tomorrow’s (March 26) Netflix premiere of A Week Away, JJJ got to know more about Jahbril Cook with 10 Fun Facts. Check them out below!
- 1. I grew up in Juneau, AK but moved to Greensboro, NC for high school.
- 2. I went to Columbia University, where I studied stage acting and playwriting on a full-ride scholarship.
- 3. For my college thesis, I wrote a one-act musical set at summer camp, so A Week Away was a perfect first feature.
- 4. I love to bake.
- 5. I play several instruments.
- 6. Leo sun, Capricorn moon, Aries rising.
- 7. I have historically been sorted into Slytherin, but see myself as more of a Hufflepuff.
- 8. My go-to karaoke song is “Redbone” by Childish Gambino.
- 9. I am a big fan of anime.
- 10. My latest project is a supporting role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Spin, coming this summer!
Iain Tucker is heading to camp in the upcoming Netflix movie A Week Away!
The actor and singer will be portraying Sean, a fellow camper at Camp Aweegaway. He is a leader of one of the camp’s three teams and competes with Will (Kevin Quinn) for Avery’s (Bailee Madison) attention.
A Week Away follows troubled teen Will Hawkins (Quinn) who has a choice to make – go to juvenile detention or attend a Christian summer camp. While at camp, and with the help of his music, new friends and love interest (Madison), he learns the healing powers of kindness, forgiveness, and faith can be found in the most unlikely of places. Check out the trailer here!
You may also recognize Iain from another Netflix title. He played Rick in two episodes of Insatiable in season one.
JJJ got to know more about Iain Tucker with 10 Fun Facts. Check ‘em out below and be sure to tune in to A Week Away THIS Friday (March 26) on Netflix!
- 1. I am a reader. I enjoy spending time with myself and a good book. Preferably non-fiction.
- 2. I enjoy writing and producing music. I actually released my first single a couple months ago. In my opinion some things you can sing better than say. (Check out the song below!)
- 3. I don’t watch much TV but when I do, anime is my go to. Naruto and Neon Genesis Evangaleon are my favorites.
- 4. I prefer black jeans over blue jeans any day of the week.
- 5. My roommate pierced my ears with a thumbtack and an apple. They never once got infected either.
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JJJ is getting to know more about Taegen Burns!
The young actress will soon be seen in the upcoming Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers as Maya Kasper, the popular girl who just isn’t sure that she is with the right group of friends.
Here’s a synopsis: Set in present day Minnesota, the Mighty Ducks have evolved from scrappy underdogs to an ultra-competitive, powerhouse youth hockey team. After 12-year-old Evan Morrow (Brady Noon) is unceremoniously cut from the Ducks, he and his mom, Alex (Lauren Graham), set out to build their own team of misfits to challenge the cutthroat, win-at-all-costs culture of youth sports today. With the help of Gordon Bombay, they rediscover the joys of playing just for love of the game. Watch the trailer here!
Taegen started off her career as a model and in commercials before getting into acting. She has since played a young Paris Jackson in the Lifetime movie Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland, as well as playing a young Shannon in the film I Can Only Imagine.
She has also had a recurring role on another Disney+ series, The Right Stuff, where she plays Laura Shepard.
Learn more about Taegen Burns with 10 Fun Facts below, and be sure to tune in to the premiere of The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers THIS Friday (March 26) on Disney+!
- 1. I enjoy sketching, painting, and photography.
- 2. I love traveling to new places and Paris, France is on my bucket list.
- 3. I have played soccer, basketball, and tennis. Tennis is my favorite.
- 4. I love French fries, but refuse to even try mashed potatoes.
- 5. I love the “Gregor the Overlander” series and finished reading all five books in a few weeks.
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We are getting to know teen actor Jamie Mann!
The young actor stars as Brody in the new series Country Comfort, which just premiered on Netflix on Friday (March 19).
Here’s a synopsis: When her career and personal life get derailed, an aspiring young country singer named Bailey (Katharine McPhee) takes a job as a nanny for a rugged cowboy named Beau (Eddie Cibrian) and his five children.
With a never-give up attitude and loads of Southern charm, this newbie-nanny is able to navigate the family dynamics and be the mother figure they’ve been missing. To her surprise, Bailey also gets the band she’s been missing in this musically talented family who help get her back on the road to stardom. Watch the trailer here!
This is Jamie‘s first major project on camera, but he’s no stranger to performing. He is a ballet dancer and played Billy Elliot in four off Broadway productions of the musical of the same name!
To learn more about Jamie, he shared 10 Fun Facts with us. Check them out below:
- 1. I lived in Madrid for the first five years of my life.
- 2. I am a raging thespian and love musical theater.
- 3. I performed in The Nutcracker and Swan Lake with New York City Ballet.
- 4. My friends say that my spirit animal is a golden retriever.
- 5. When I feel bored or stressed, I make friendship bracelets for all my friends.
- 6. I love to ski and play tennis.
- 7. I’m obsessed with Harry Potter.
- 8. My favorite high school class was AP Government.
- 9. I love nighttime drives blasting Pentatonix Christmas music—all year round.
- 10. I got to play my dream role, Billy Elliot, which is the first show I saw on Broadway.
