Jalen Thomas Brooks on Playing Nurse Mateo in 'The Pitt' on MAX | Career, Behind-the-Scenes & More

Actor Jalen Thomas Brooks joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss his latest role as Nurse Mateo in the highly anticipated MAX drama The Pitt. Jalen shares insights into his career journey, his experience working on hit shows like Walker and Animal Kingdom, and his transition to film with Thanksgiving. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at The Pitt, discussing the challenges and rewards of playing an ER nurse and the realism the show brings to medical dramas. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation!" Interview Highlights: Bringing Nurse Mateo to Life – How Jalen prepared to play a skilled and charismatic ER nurse in The Pitt and what makes the role special. Behind the Scenes of The Pitt – Fun moments from filming and working alongside Noah Wyle and the talented cast. Career Evolution – From Walker and Animal Kingdom to his first feature film Thanksgiving, Jalen reflects on his acting journey. The Challenges of Medical Drama – How portraying a frontline healthcare worker changed his perspective on the profession. What’s Next for Jalen? – Upcoming projects, dream roles, and his future in Hollywood. Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H9QJ-DF-8Us For more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, subscribe to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias on YouTube: Subscribe here Got a burning question or a topic suggestion? Reach out to us at popcultureunplugged@gmail.com Stay connected with us on social media for the latest show updates X: https://x.com/PopCultureUnplg Instagram: instagram.com/popcultureunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/popcultureunplugged TikTok: tiktok.com/@popcultureunplugged Visit our official website for more: www.popcultureunplugged.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting content: Subscribe here Don't miss out on the latest updates and exclusive content—join us in Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias!