We recently connected with Marcus Adams and have shared our conversation below.
Marcus, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.
It was 2016 and I had just gotten married and had an amazing job making almost 100,000 dollars a year selling phones at US Cellular in a small town named Macomb, IL. Now I’ve always been a movie person. As a kid I can remember my entire family packing up in the car to go to the drive-in theatre. That’s where my love for film started. After I got married, I just had the mindset of working and taking care of my family. I did that for a while and I was doing a good job at it. When I would come home from a long day of work most days I would either play my video game or watch tv shows and movies. My go to and one of my favorite TV series of all time was and is The Walking Dead. When I watched the walking dead, for me the scoring of the show would always be very nostalgic for me. The sounds of the outdoors and birds would instantly take me to my childhood of always being outside and playing with friends. After that whenever I would watch films or tv shows, the scoring would, (what I like to say) take me to that place, wherever it was being filmed. That moment my interest was peaked and I was interested in acting. I tell everyone that God placed this in my heart and it’s my purpose. I came home after a long day of work and was the first time I felt very unfulfilled. It took me week to muster up the courage to tell me wife that I wanted to act. Didn’t know where to start or what my next move would be. My wife being the loving and supportive person she always is backed me and told me to go to school and that’s where my journey started at Johnson County Community College. I was now out of my comfort zone and walking into the unknown.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’m a professional actor with over eight years of experience, beginning my journey on stage in theatre and children’s productions. I eventually moved to California to pursue film and television, where I’ve had the opportunity to appear in several films. After California I moved to the East Coast where I’ve been casted in a few films including Turning Point and recently played the lead in Almost an Angel, which is currently in post-production.
My work is rooted in storytelling that reflects truth, vulnerability, and depth. I bring characters to life in a way that resonates emotionally with audiences whether on stage or screen. What sets me apart is my commitment to authenticity and my foundation in faith, which grounds everything I do creatively and professionally.
I’m most proud of the progress I’ve made through perseverance, including winning Best Supporting Actor in the DC 48 Hour Film Project a reminder that every step counts, no matter how small it may seem to others.
For those just getting to know me, I want you to see someone who never stopped believing in God, in purpose, and in the power of story despite the Good, the bad and the ugly. Whether you’re watching my work, following my journey, or collaborating with me, know that I’m here to inspire and be inspired one role at a time.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
When I started in theatre my professor Beate Pettigrew always told me that in this industry you are going to hear “No” a lot more then you hear yes. I heard it but along the journey I lost that advice. After moving to California I endured some of the darkest times in my life. My son was born and as we all know everything in California is expensive. I was lost on how to find balance with work, career, being a husband and being a new dad. I was down big on the scorecard. I was casted in a short film by director Fowzi Abdelsamad and met some amazing actors and just genuine people like Jessica Betts, Treynce Cobbins and Jeffery Relf. After being on set with them it gave me a jolt of creative energy only to come home and realize my family needed me and I wasn’t there. My wife was carrying the burden of our family emotionally and financially. That took a toll on her and understandably our marriage was not doing well. I experienced moments of wanting to take my own life. At some moments I felt like the world would be better off without me. That happened a few times and thankfully I never mustered up the courage to go through with it. Instead I leaned on my faith in Jesus Christ to be my foundation in everything that I do. We moved from California to Maryland where I was casted in a feature film my first year and got the opportunity to meet more amazing people. 2 amazing directors and men Justin Lee and Shelton R. Johnson. Two people I know if I needed to I could always call on. Two God fearing men with a lot of wisdom to give. Things weren’t perfect and will never be perfect but the biggest thing I learned is to NEVER EVER give up. Don’t take your light away from the world. I heard that at the darkest moment of the night is when the sun starts to rise. I’ve experienced it.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
Absolutely, the heart of my creative journey is driven by a mission to tell stories that inspire, uplift, and reflect truth. I want to represent voices and experiences that are often overlooked, and to be part of work that moves people whether that’s through laughter, healing, or reflection. I believe art has the power to shift perspectives, spark dialogue, and remind people of their own strength. My goal is to use my craft not just to entertain, but to impact lives with authenticity, faith, and purpose guiding every step.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @Marcus.acting
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