Jalen Thomas Brooks on Playing Nurse Mateo in 'The Pitt' on Max

Jalen Thomas Brooks joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to chat about his career journey, his breakout roles in hit shows like Walker and Animal Kingdom, and his feature film debut in Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. Jalen dives into his latest role as Nurse Mateo in the highly-anticipated MAX drama The Pitt, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, how he prepared to portray a charismatic ER nurse, and the themes of the show that make it stand out. Don’t miss this insightful and fun conversation with one of Hollywood’s rising stars Interview Highlights: Jalen’s Career Journey – From his early inspiration to pursue acting, his breakout roles in Walker and Animal Kingdom, and the dedication it took to reach where he is today. Feature Film Debut in Thanksgiving – Jalen reflects on working with Eli Roth and transitioning from TV to the big screen. Playing Nurse Mateo in The Pitt – Insight into his kind, confident, and humorous character in the ER and how he prepared to bring authenticity to the role. Behind-the-Scenes Stories – Fun moments and challenges from filming The Pitt, including working with Noah Wyle and the rest of the cast. Personal Insights & What’s Next – Jalen shares his approach to acting and what fans can look forward to in his upcoming projects. Photo: Collin Stark More Exclusive Interviews and Behind-the-Scenes Content: https://www.youtube.com/@PopCultureUnpluggedwElias Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popcultureunplugged Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/popcultureunplugged Twitter: https://twitter.com/popcultureunplg Website: https://www.popcultureunplugged.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcultureunplugged #thepitt #jalenthomasbrooks #max #medicaldrama #popcultureunplugged #popculture #media #entertainment