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    Paul Sparks Returns to Oklahoma, A Land of Growing Opportunities for deadCenter 2024

    June 11, 2024
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    While homegrown Oklahoma filmmakers like Dylan Brodie have been working hard for many years to improve the industry within Oklahoma, others have been representing the state’s talent in Hollywood productions for decades. In today’s episode of The Cinematic Schematic, we sit down with 2024 deadCenter ICON, Paul Sparks.

    Paul Sparks, Prolific Character Actor and Committed Storyteller

    Sparks is a prolific character whose career has put him alongside some of the biggest movie stars on the planet. He’s worked with the likes of Hugh Jackman in The Greatest Showman, Michael Shannon and Adam Driver in Jeff Nichol’s Midnight Special, Steve Buscemi and Shea Whigham in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, and Robin Wright in Netflix’s House of Cards.

    Even though you may not immediately recognize his name, you’ve undoubtedly seen his talent in film and TV. Sparks talks about what it’s like to return to Oklahoma as a freshly minted ICON. The acclaimed actor shares his perspective on his craft, shopping for work in his home state, and his most memorable filmgoing experience.

    Sparks also provides a short tease for his upcoming film reuniting him with director Jeff Nichols, The Bikeriders, opening on June 21st.


    Left to Right: Paul Sparks (2024 deadCenter ICON) and Caleb Masters (Podcast Host)

    Learn more about Paul Sparks and his win for the 2024 deadCenter ICON Award by visiting deadcenterfilm.org.

    Find more deadCenter 2024 exclusive coverage only at The Cinematropolis.


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    Paul Sparks

    2024 ICON Award-Winner


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    Caleb Masters
    Caleb Masters is a film critic, podcast host, and producer with more than fourteen years of experience in media and film criticism, fueled by a lifelong love of pop culture and a passion for media production. As editor-in-chief of The Cinematropolis, he oversees the site’s editorial direction while hosting and producing the podcast The Cinematic Schematic, where he reviews new releases, interviews filmmakers, and explores other prominent voices in entertainment alongside co-host Laron Chapman. He previously served as president of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle (OFCC) and currently lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and three dogs. Follow him on Letterboxd or Instagram @CMastersTalk
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