Anthony Mackie
ActingNew Orleans, Louisiana, USAIf you want a bloke who brings pure charisma, endless energy, and a proper working-class work ethic to the screen, Anthony Mackie is the real deal. The New Orleans-born lad has spent over twenty years grafting his way up from gritty independent films to taking over the biggest superhero mantle on earth, all while keeping the exact same down-to-earth humor that makes him a joy to watch.Most people recognize him straight away for playing Sam Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting out as the high-flying Falcon before officially taking over the shield in Captain America: Brave New World. But if you think he’s just a blockbuster face, you’ve missed some of his best work. He first burst onto the scene playing the arrogant battle rapper Papa Doc in Eminem's 8 Mile, and delivered a brilliant, heavy-hitting performance as a tight-lipped sergeant in the intense bomb-disposal drama The Hurt Locker.He’s completely conquered the streaming world lately too, leading the chaotic post-apocalyptic action comedy series Twisted Metal, where he gets to let his natural, witty comedic timing completely off the leash. He also lent his voice to the massive sci-fi adventure film The Electric State and starred in the survival thriller Elevation, showing everyone he can handle everything from goofy comedy to intense, gritty action.Right now, his career is absolutely flying. He’s already back in the suit filming the massive upcoming crossover event Avengers: Doomsday, and he’s set to lead the highly anticipated historical legal drama Signal Hill, playing the legendary attorney Johnnie Cochran. He’s a proper, top-tier talent who treats the business with zero pretentiousness, and if his name is on the box, you’re always guaranteed a cracking watch.Insomniacs Trivia
• The Juilliard Dyslexia Battle: Long before he was memorizing massive scripts for Marvel or leading Broadway plays, Anthony had a proper tough time at school. He struggled heavily with undiagnosed dyslexia as a lad in New Orleans, which often got him labeled as a troublemaker. He didn't let it stop him, though—he worked double shifts on his reading skills, fell in love with Shakespeare, and ended up beating out thousands of actors to graduate from the legendary Juilliard drama school in New York.• The Brooklyn Barman Graft: Even when he was starting to book solid roles in Hollywood movies like Million Dollar Baby, Anthony wasn't interested in the lazy celebrity lifestyle. He used his early savings to open his own traditional, Cajun-style neighborhood pub called NoBar in Brooklyn. He didn't just sit back and count the cash either; for the first few years, he routinely stood behind the bar pouring pints, chatting with regulars, and washing glasses himself whenever he wasn't away on a film set.• The Uninvited Marvel Email Campaign: Anthony didn't actually audition for the role of Falcon—he essentially bullied Marvel into hiring him through sheer determination. Being a massive comic book fan, he spent months sending regular, completely unprompted emails to Marvel executives begging for any role at all, even if it was just a background extra. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo were so amused and impressed by his endless persistence that they just offered him the superhero gig outright without a single screen test.Insomniacs Take
Anthony Mackie is just a class act who brings a proper, infectious energy to every single project he touches. In an industry packed with safe, overly serious performers who act like they're saving the world, he brings a refreshing sense of fun, massive charm, and a rugged physical presence that feels completely authentic. Whether he's trading insults in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, leading a heavy historical drama, or carrying the weight of a multi-billion-dollar cinematic franchise on his shoulders, he does it with zero big-headedness. He's a massive credit to modern cinema, and he's always a guaranteed safe bet.
Stephanie Beatriz
ActingNeuquén, ArgentinaStephanie Beatriz Bischoff Alvizuri (born February 10, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She is known for playing Detective Rosa Diaz in the Fox/NBC comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Jessica in the independent drama Short Term 12 (2013), Carla in the 2021 film adaptation of the musical In the Heights, and voicing protagonist Mirabel Madrigal in the Disney film Encanto.Description above from the Wikipedia article Stephanie Beatriz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Nuufolau Joel Seanoa
ActingOrange County, California, USANuufolau Joel "Joe" Seanoa, better known by the ring name Samoa Joe, is an American professional wrestler. He signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2022, where he is a two-time AEW World Champion, two-time AEW TNT Champion, and one-time AEW World Trios Champion alongside Katsuyori Shibata and Powerhouse Hobbs.Debuting in 1999, Joe joined Ring of Honor (ROH) soon after its formation in 2002, going on to hold the ROH World Championship for a record 21 months from March 2003 to December 2004, as well as holding the ROH Pure Championship. At Slammiversary in June 2005, he joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he embarked on a 19-month-long undefeated streak that ended in a critically acclaimed feud with Kurt Angle. During his 10-year stint in TNA, he held the TNA World Heavyweight Championship once, the TNA X Division Championship five times, the TNA World Tag Team Championship twice, and the TNA Television Championship once.Joe signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2015, initially appearing on NXT where he became a three-time NXT Champion, clashing with Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura. He later won the WWE United States Championship twice and feuded with AJ Styles before departing the company in 2022.
Will Arnett
ActingToronto, Ontario, CanadaWilliam Emerson Arnett (/ɑːrˈnɛt/; born May 4, 1970) is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his roles as Gob Bluth in the Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2006, 2013, 2018–2019) and the titular character in the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020). He has received nominations for seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.Arnett was Emmy-nominated for his recurring role as Devon Banks in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (2007–2013). He starred in the NBC sitcom Up All Night (2011–2012), the CBS sitcom The Millers (2013–2014), and the Netflix mystery series Murderville. He has also starred, co-created, and executive produced the Fox sitcom Running Wilde (2010–2011) and the Netflix comedy-drama series Flaked (2016–2017).Arnett has acted in films such as Let's Go to Prison (2006), Blades of Glory (2007), Semi-Pro (2008), G-Force (2009), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014). Known for his deep baritone voice, Arnett also took roles in Danny Phantom (2004–2007), Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), Ratatouille (2007), Horton Hears a Who! (2008), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), Despicable Me (2010), The Nut Job film franchise (2014–2017), The Lego Movie franchise (2014–2019), Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018), Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022), and Twisted Metal (2023–). Arnett has been Primetime Emmy Award-nominated for Arrested Development, 30 Rock, and BoJack Horseman. Since 2020, he has hosted the Fox reality series Lego Masters. Arnett began co-hosting the comedy podcast SmartLess (2020–) alongside Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman.Description above from the Wikipedia article Will Arnett, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Thomas Haden Church
ActingYolo County, California, USAThomas Haden Church (born Thomas Richard McMillen; June 17, 1960) is an American actor. After starring in the 1990s sitcom Wings and playing the lead for two seasons in Ned & Stacey (1995–1997), Church became known for his film work, including his role of Lyle van de Groot in George of the Jungle (1997), his Academy Award-nominated performance in Sideways (2004), his role as the Marvel Comics villain Sandman in the superhero films Spider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), as well as his starring roles in Over the Hedge (2006), Smart People (2008), Easy A (2010), We Bought a Zoo (2011), Max (2015), and Hellboy (2019). He also made his directorial debut with Rolling Kansas (2003). In 2023, he starred as antagonist Agent Stone in the post-apocalyptic action comedy series Twisted Metal.Description above from the Wikipedia article Thomas Haden Church, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.