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Born and raised in Northern England but now based in the USA, Gregory Wakeman has written for the BBC, New York Times, The Guardian, GQ, and Yahoo Movies UK, all while defiantly trying to keep his accent.

Articles by Gregory Wakeman

Mireille Enos smiles in a close-up portrait. She's a white woman with dirty blonde hair.

Mireille Enos Found ‘Hope’ in Lucky Hank

The Sugar Land born actress talks about her training at Houston’s prestigious Kinder High School for the Performing And Visual Arts.

by Gregory Wakeman

For Trevante Rhodes of ‘Moonlight’ Fame, Acting Was Plan B

The actor talks about his move into producing and his unique journey to becoming an actor.

by Gregory Wakeman

Michael Urie in an appearance in Apple TV's Shrinking, a smiling white man with full beard and mustache, wearing a blue and gray striped polo shirt.

Michael Urie Just Can’t Resist Texas

The Shrinking actor talks mental health, being queer, and why the Lone Star State is the perfect home for his new play Silver Foxes.

by Gregory Wakeman

In a dark, dusky shot, Gabriel Luna stands in an urban environment with a serious expression on his bloodstained face.

From Austin with Zombies

“There must be something in the Edwards Aquifer that allows people to feel comfortable in their own skin,” Gabriel Luna told us.

by Gregory Wakeman

RGV Punk Rocker Makes It Big on the Silver Screen

After growing up near the border in McAllen, Raul Castillo developed a lifelong love of acting and writing plays.

by Gregory Wakeman

David Hornsby, a white guy with a mustache, holds his hands out at his sides, palms up. He's wearing a long dark blue flannel shirt over dark pants, and sunglasses.

A Video Game Christmas with Mythic Quest

Though he grew up in Houston playing them, the Apple TV sitcom, now in season three, gave David Hornsby a deeper appreciation for the gaming industry.

by Gregory Wakeman

Kevin Cahoon, a white man with short brown hair, wears a worried expression and a dark colored, white-patterned button-down shirt. The lights of a dressing room mirror can be seen in the background.

From World’s Youngest Rodeo Clown to TV Star

Kevin Cahoon talks about his role in the new FOX musical drama Monarch and explains why he’s so grateful for his unique career.

by Gregory Wakeman

Washington Ho, in a tuxedo with bow tie, and Lesley Ho, in a fluffy white designer dress, are seated and laughing theatrically as they look into a phone as if taking a selfie or on a video call.

Crazy Rich Houston

By showcasing local food and its star’s struggle with alcohol, House of Ho attempts to make billionaires “relatable.”

by Gregory Wakeman

Roberta Colindrez, a Latinx woman poses in a prairie setting, with mountains and desert scrub plants and succulents behind her. She's wearing an old-fashioned white lace dress covered in white teardrop shapes and frilly buttons down the front, and playfully cradling hear face in one hand. She has shoulder length, slightly curly dark hair.

Roberta Colindrez: From Class Clown to the Baseball Diamond

"I want people to see themselves more," the Latinx actress says of her role in the Prime Video reboot of A League of Their Own.

by Gregory Wakeman

Time Traveling with ‘Paper Girls’ Star Camryn Jones

The series cast member talks about her career trajectory, preparing for the role, and the show's handling of racism, sexism, and homophobia.

by Gregory Wakeman