BRADLEY HAMILTON COMES HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Canadian actor Bradley Hamilton is the shining star in Hometown Holiday

Hometown Holidays is the next film that you should be watching on Netflix.   That Christmas spirit will warm your heart like a cup of hot chocolate when you watch this romantic comedy set during the holidays.  Director Justin G. Dyck orchestrates this wonderful film together about Krista, played by Sarah Troyer, who wants to start the New Year on the right foot.  Meaning her new business would be much of a focus as well as her love life which hasn’t seen much success.  She then meets Ryan, played by Bradley Hamilton, who is an entertainment lawyer from LA, in hopes to take one of her resolutions to play.  The romance starts to blossom as they both now have to make decisions and to let go of their past to make this relationship work.

This season when you watch Hometown Holidays, the actor that we should be paying attention to is Bradley Hamilton.    The Canadian born actor is a man who takes pride in his roots   The one-time model and professional hockey player has taken what he has learned from these two areas and funnelled them into his exciting acting career.  With much to look forward to, Bradley Hamilton has maintained his stature during these difficult times.  He has learned to again enjoy those activities that have shaped his career today.  His gratitude and appreciation for the finer things in life will show in his work for many years to come.   FERNTV spoke to Bradley Hamilton about his illustrious career and why Hometown Holidays should be on your Christmas list.

FERNTV:  Is there someone you give a lot of credit to for motivating your acting career or someone who has had much influence?

Bradley:  Ilona Smyth, an Ottawa casting director, has definitely had a huge impact. I did a film with Blumhouse that she cast, and she gave me incredible advice and guidance to provide clarity through the next steps of my career. Still, to this day, I do lots of consulting and self-tapes with her.

FERNTV:  What do you miss most about playing hockey and what are some of the elements from the game that has helped you in your acting career?

Bradley:  The comradery has been a key takeaway, for sure. You become such a family with your teammates, especially when you play Junior hockey. You are on the ice with them so much, have so many meals with them and enjoy many fun bus trips. Nothing compares to that atmosphere, and I definitely miss that every day.

FERNTV:  Tell us a little bit about how you got your first acting gig?

Bradley:  I was modelling at the time with a huge interest in acting but no knowledge of how to get involved. I found a casting call on a Facebook page and I applied with some modelling photos but was transparent about having almost no experience. Nonetheless, they booked me almost immediately—my jaw dropped. I also had a mustache for 6 months shooting that movie, which I would say wasn’t my best look.

FERNTV:  You play Ryan Rourke who is an entertainment lawyer in the film Hometown Holiday who is trying to sign a country singer.  Was it a little ironic that you were playing this role which is something you know about yourself having gone through it with your talent agency?

Bradley:  It was definitely ironic, but as an agent, the first thing you need to do is put yourself in your potential talents’ shoes and know what they need from you. So, it worked out well.

FERNTV:  Even though this is a feel-good movie, what was one of your main challenges in doing this film?

Bradley:  Being romantic is definitely not my strong suit, and just the idea of leading a film felt like a lot of pressure. That said, I was extremely lucky to have such a talented co-star, Sarah Troyer, and an amazing supporting cast to provide all the help I needed.

FERNTV:  What was your first reaction to being on Netflix?

Bradley:  This is my fourth Netflix appearance, but it’s always an absolute delight; I cried the first time.

“We finished each other’s sentences and we were both on the same page even then.”-Bradley Hamilton on meeting director Justin G. Dyck

FERNTV:  What is it like to work with director Justin G. Dyck, who’s got quite a diverse resume of films, also releasing Anything for Jackson this year?

Bradley:  I’ve never been given so much trust right off the bat. He and I had one conversation at the beginning of shooting about our character ideas; we finished each other’s sentences and we were both on the same page even then. He was fantastic to work with, had a great attitude and sense of humour. Also, “Anything for Jackson” is an amazing film and everyone definitely needs to check that out. Justin is going to skyrocket. I would put money on it.

FERNTV:  How as an actor like yourself coping with the pandemic and lockdown and how are you keeping busy?

Bradley:  I don’t necessarily see it as something I need to cope with as much as I see it as an opportunity to get a lot done. I’ve been working on my motorcycles, playing lots of hockey and being a full-time dog dad to my three monsters.

FERNTV:  Who is your favourite NHL Team?

Bradley:  I don’t usually like teams, I care much more about individual players, but my answer would be the Dallas Stars because I think Jamie Benn is exactly what an NHL player should be.

FERNTV:  What future projects shall we look forward to?

Bradley:  I have a Netflix show coming out called “Sex Life,” where I play the main character’s best friend’s boyfriend, so keep an eye out for that. To keep up with me and my recent projects, you can also check out my IMDB page, which is linked on my Instagram profile @Mr.BradleyHamilton.