Actor Jake Foy spoke about starring in the new Hallmark series “Ride,” and being an actor and filmmaker in the digital age.
‘Ride’
On being a part of the series “Ride,” Foy said, “Honestly, it has been a fantastic opportunity. Obviously, I learned I had the part almost under a year ago now. It has been a dream of mine to be a part of a family ensemble drama, and this is precisely that. I am still pinching myself.”
Foy plays the role of Tuff McMurray, and he stars opposite such actors as Marcus Rosner, Beau Mirchoff, Tyler Jacob Moore, Nancy Travis, Tiera Skovbye, and Sara Garcia. “Marcus is an excellent older brother, he is an inspiration for his entrepreneurship and his creative direction in all of the work that he is doing as a creator, as well as a talent. Marcus sets the McMurry standard high,” Foy said.
“Beau and I also get along as brothers,” he said. “We are in constant touch with each other. Beau has been fantastic, and he is like family. I will work with Beau for as long as I can.
Playing Tuff in ‘Ride’
Foy opened up about his character Tuff. “What is exciting for me is that this is a character that brings some new representation to western stories. His character is not rooted in victimhood at all. Tuff is bravely himself, courageous and loyal, and those are traits that I value as an individual, and it is nice to bring to life another queer character who puts family, love, and loyalty first.”
He acknowledged that all the singing that Tuff does on the show is his actual real voice. “If it’s Tuff singing, it’s Jake’s voice, that’s a promise,” he said.
The synopsis is: Following a tragic event, a renowned ranching family must pick up the pieces to save their Colorado ranch.
Paolo Barzman directed this series from a script written by Rebecca Boss and Chris Masi.
Foy has appeared in numerous theatrical, film and television productions
spanning from coast to coast. He appeared in the third season of “Designated Survivor” on Netflix, he played King James in “Reign” on The CW, “Eat, Drink & Be Married” opposite Jocelyn Hudon, and starred in the short film “Ariel Unraveling.”
The digital age
On being an actor and filmmaker in the digital age, Foy said, “It’s exciting to be on this project at a time when Hallmark is expanding. Obviously, we are available live to stream on Peacock and on other third-party streamers. It has been exciting if you are an actor, who is also a filmmaker and creator like myself.”
“The diversification of streaming platforms means that there is more places to watch young up-and-coming talent. There is more competition but from that, a lot of higher quality products,” he added.
On the title of the current chapter of his life, Foy said, “The Next Big Thing.”
Madison Smith
Foy noted that he used to actually teach with fellow Hallmark actor Madison “Mado” Smith. “Mado is so talented. We used to teach together at the same studio in Vancouver, and we worked in the same ocean-front restaurant in Vancouver as well,” he said. “Mado has an excellent energy, he is so generous with his time and support of new actors. He is really sincere, and he does really well for himself too.”
Success
On his definition of the word success, Foy said, “Having pride in your work, and the everyday choices you’ve made to get to that place.”
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