🎬 How does an actor go from watching VHS tapes in North Carolina to sharing the screen with Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill?
In this episode of I Saw You In That Thing I Saw You In, host Stephen Lomer sits down with New England actor Sam Kombo to discuss his fascinating journey through the film industry. Sam opens up about his "organic" rise on social media, the pivotal moment he received his SAG eligibility letter for the Netflix hit Don't Look Up, and what it’s really like working on major productions in the Boston and New York acting scenes.
In this interview, we dive into:
📌 The Big Breaks: Sam’s experiences on the sets of Don't Look Up, Defending Jacob (starring Chris Evans), and the Netflix series The Society.
📌 Industry Insights: The difference between a Talent Agent and a Talent Manager, and Sam’s recent signing with Bush Talent Management.
📌 The Craft: Why Sam prefers recording his own voice to memorize lines and his transition from theater at UMass Lowell to independent film.
📌 Upcoming Projects: A deep dive into Sam’s lead role as the judge in the upcoming Lizzie Borden feature film, Dearest Lizzie, and his work on the Jonestown Massacre docuseries for Netflix.
📌 Advice for Actors: The "Jenna Fisher" rule for aspiring performers and why New England is a "hidden gem" for local talent.
Chapters:
[0:00] Why Acting? The Power of Storytelling
[2:15] Inspirations: Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie
[4:30] Growing up in the Biotech Circuit & Finding New England
[6:45] Building a Social Media Following Organically
[8:30] Talent Management vs. Talent Agencies
[11:00] The Reality of the Modeling World
[14:15] Working on Don't Look Up & Getting SAG Vouchers
[17:00] Memories from Defending Jacob and The Society
[21:30] Theater vs. Film: The Time Commitment
[23:45] Playing the Judge in the Lizzie Borden Movie
[27:15] Funny & Embarrassing Set Stories (The Wardrobe Fail!)
[31:00] Advice for Aspiring Actors
About Sam Kombo:
Sam Kombo is a versatile actor and model based in New England. With credits spanning major streaming platforms like Netflix, HBO Max (Julia), and Apple TV+, Sam is a rising fixture in the Boston and New York City film markets.
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