Comedian Sam Hammington, known as the 'first foreign comedian,' is launching the YouTube content 'Sam Pictures.'
Debuting on the Rolling Thunder channel at 6 p.m. on the 22nd, 'Sam Pictures' is a sketch comedy with a new concept where Sam Hammington holds actor auditions for the works he will produce at his fictional film production company. The plan is to conduct auditions each episode to find new faces rather than established actors and develop scripts suitable for the actors at 'Sam Pictures.'
The first audition participant was actor Lee Ju-hyung. Lee has played intense villain roles in films such as the Netflix series 'The Square,' the film 'The Black Nun,' and 'She Who Sees the Day and Night Differently.' He will present a character that is completely different from what he showed in his previous works, delivering laughter.
'Sam Pictures' is a sketch comedy in the format of a fake documentary, but it will offer a unique fun by maximizing the personalities of the actors participating in the auditions and incorporating Sam Hammington's ad-libs.
The production team of 'Sam Pictures' noted that it would be a stage where they can rediscover the acting skills of the actors participating in the auditions, and they expect it to evolve the format of sketch comedy to a new level. They also mentioned, "As the format blurs the boundaries between producers and participants, look forward to the chemistry between Sam Hammington and the 'Sam Pictures' production team."
The story of Sam Hammington starting a production company to cast actors is not unfamiliar to him. His mother, Jan Russ, operates a production company in Australia. Sam Hammington's mother, who started as an actress, has become a well-known producer in Australia and is referred to as a major player in the broadcasting industry. Hollywood actors from Australia, such as Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, and Margot Robbie, are known to have been discovered by Sam Hammington's mother during her time as a casting director.
Sam Hammington came to Korea as an exchange student and began television appearances in 2002, gaining recognition as the 'first foreign comedian' in 2005 through 'Gag Concert.' He gained immense popularity by showing a friendly father figure alongside his two sons, William and Bentley, in 'The Return of Superman,' and won the best variety award at the KBS Entertainment Awards in 2018, becoming the first foreigner to win the grand prize at the entertainment awards in 2019.
Sam Hammington is active in various fields, including entertainment and dramas such as 'Let's Eat,' 'Who Are You - School 2015,' 'Okay Kwang Sisters,' and films like 'The Perfect Way to Steal a Dog' and 'Hellp Mother.'
'Sam Pictures' will be released on July 22 at 6 p.m. on the YouTube channel Rolling Thunder.
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