![]() PC: Speaking of incredible women, Kyra directed this project. I’m just trying to learn everything that I can from everyone. The bar to entry is much higher for women. It’s different for guys than it is for girls. Isabelle Fuhrman essentially gave me one of my first jobs. I absolutely, without question, owe my career to those women and more. They bring so much that it’s always so easy for me. They’re wonderful, open, kind, and vibrant. Kyle: I give that credit to the women that you’re talking about: Joey King, Kathryn Newton, and Alex Shipp. What’s the secret to that success? Was there a moment when you and Alexandra felt that connection needed for your two characters? From The Map of Tiny Perfect Things to The In Between to this project, it always seems so effortless for you. PC: Chemistry is so fundamental for a project like this. There’s no shame in looking at the wikiHow page. PC: A lot of actors are going to start looking at that wiki page. ![]() Then I was like, “You know what? I’m going to really try and do this thing.” That was insane because I had no money. I started doing random acting jobs and non-union commercials, Pepsi commercials for Japan, and nonsense. I started street performing on Venice Beach. Kyle: I moved to this town without knowing anyone, not even to be an actor. What’s the craziest idea that you’ve ever had that transpired into something beyond your wildest imagination? PC: There’s a moment in the film when your character says that everything that we know and everything that makes us great was once an insane idea. I was so excited to dive into something like that. When do I start? But yeah, that said, I was really amazed that they offered it to me. I was incredibly lucky because it was a really, really cool job. ![]() No, I hear a lot of people say that, and they’re like, “I just needed a job.” Most of the time that’s true. What is your vetting process like when you’re deciding what you want to go out for? What was it about Space Oddity that attracted you to it? PC: You’ve done such a great job attaching yourself to projects that spark conversation and create this lasting impact on audiences. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to catch up with Kyle to talk about Space Oddity, how the support of his cast helped elevate his performance, creating space for vulnerability and more. However, when questions about the legitimacy of the program and the future of his parents’ flower farm begin to crop up, Alex finds himself questioning whether it’s easier to confront his past or fly away into the stars. The two wayward souls connect in unexpected ways, both of them harboring secrets that they’re desperately trying to overcome. In the midst of his rigorous preparation, he meets Daisy (Alexandra Shipp), the new girl in town who’s trying to start over. This March, he stars in the must-see drama, Space Oddity.ĭirected by Kyra Sedgwick, Space Oddity tells the story of a young man named Alex (Allen) who longs to travel to outer space and finally gets the opportunity to do so thanks to a privately-funded Mars colonization program. His ability to transform into a character and bring strength and vulnerability in his performances have landed him coveted roles in projects including The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, The In Between, West Side Story, The Greatest Beer Run Ever, and Rosaline. Kyle Allen has quickly emerged as one of the industry’s most sought-after leading men.
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