Stories of Faith Meet the Silver Screen: Nika King and Chris Wall
This week, we talk with two highly creative individuals who have been able to bring positive, uplifting, and spiritually striking stories to the world through the mediums of television, film, and animation.
Nika King is an actor and producer who is best known for her comedic abilities and her breakout role as Leslie on the HBO series Euphoria. King honestly shares about her early life watching family members battle addiction, and how they ultimately overcame through faith and determination—which had a great impact on the direction Nika’s life would take as an actress. She also lets us in behind the scenes to her newest film role in Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.
Chris Wall is the executive producer and showrunner on The Wingfeather Saga animated series, and co-founder of Shining Isle Productions. Chris shares his early love of storytelling and how he chased his dreams through animated children’s stories, including directing shows for the popular children’s animated series VeggieTales.
Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:
Past interview: Stephanie Quayle
Upcoming interview: The Chosen | Jonathan Roumie
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
First Lady Donna Martin and Bishop W.S. Martin
Oral Roberts University in Tulsa
“The Search for Samson’s Hairbrush”
www.shiningisleproductions.com
Interview Quotes:
“I just realized that God was always directing my life. The Holy Spirit was always guiding me, preparing me for something greater.” - Nika King
“When I am performing, that's what the human experience is. It's allowing oneself to be vulnerable, but also know that that's not a weakness.” - Nika King
“The world is hurting right now. We have to show them that God is still on the throne and He's still moving. No matter what you're going through in life, it's going to get better.” - Ni
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