“Although there are going to be times where it’s difficult and we’re not always happy-go-lucky, I just want to make sure I’m always passionate about what I’m doing because if I’m not passionate about it, I don’t feel like I should be doing it.”Ĭheck out our interview with Dad! Stop Embarrassing Me actress Kyla-Drew. I hope my heart’s always in it,” Brooks told Girls United about her hopes for the future and longevity of her career. “First and foremost, I hope that I’m doing something that I love and that I’m enjoying. She previously starred in the award-winning film Harriet as Cynthia Erivo’s niece, Anger, and was seen as Nola in the Netflix anthology series Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings. Best known for her leading role in the reboot of the popular Nickelodeon series All That, which stars original cast member Kel Mitchell from the original series, Brooks is not new to the spotlight. Based on the award-winning novel.īETTER NATE THAN EVER is premiering exclusively on Disney+ on April 1st.GU spoke with the 14-year-old actress about her role on the beloved children’s show.Īt only 14-years-old, singer-songwriter Aria Brooks has proven herself to be all that and then some. A chance encounter with Nate’s long-lost Aunt Heidi turns his journey upside-down, and together they must learn that life’s greatest adventures are only as big as your dreams. But when his parents leave town, Nate and his best friend Libby sneak off to the Big Apple for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prove everyone wrong. There’s only one problem - he can’t even land a part in the school play. In “Better Nate Than Ever,” 13-year-old Nate Foster has big Broadway dreams. Rueby Wood & Aria Brooks Full Interviewīe sure to check out the full interview with Better Nate Than Ever stars Rueby Wood and Aria Brooks where they confess what they took from the set, the Better Nate Than Ever books, and so much more. ![]() She says it was so much fun to be a part of. ![]() Originally they were going to stay behind the barriers but when Director Tim Federle spotted them, he brought them in to watch close up. Seeing all the video screens changing around us, and staying there until three in the morning filming this big musical number, I was like what is my life right now?” – Rueby Wood (Nate Foster)Īria isn’t in that scene, but she went with her mom, Rueby’s grandma, and his little sister all went down to Times Square to watch it being filmed. When asked about filming that scene, Rueby says it was one of the best times he had on set and a truly magical experience. Nate starts singing with a street band, and ends up as a TikTok that goes viral. There are several big dance numbers in Better Nate Than Ever, one of which takes place in Times Square. Rueby Wood as Nate in 20th Century Studios’ BETTER NATE THAN EVER, exclusively on Disney+. I think this entire film, every character, is gonna touch so many people because they’re so relatable and so authentic.” – Aria Brooks (Libby) Our prop lady on set, Natalie, she said so many girls are going to look at Libby and want to be like you - or they are like you - you’re gonna touch so many people. “For me, it didn’t fully register at first that people are gonna look at Libby and look at me, and see themselves. “To see this and really realize that there is someone who loves you and accepts you for who you are - and that you can just be truly yourself. Rueby says he really hopes that kids are inspired because the message is a really important one. Kids are going to look at these two characters and see themselves in them, so I asked Rueby and Aria how it feels knowing they are going to be looked up to, and will be inspiration for children around the world who are looking for find themselves.īoth young actors say that this is something that is really starting to hit them. She starts off completely unsure of what she wants to do with her life, but by the end of the movie she knows - and she crushes at it. Not only is Nate Foster so unapologetically himself, but Libby truly finds herself in this film. ![]() Being An Inspirationīetter Nate Than Ever is going to be inspiring a lot of children to feel comfortable in their own skin. Aria Brooks as Libby and Rueby Wood as Nate in 20th Century Studios’ BETTER NATE THAN EVER, exclusively on Disney+.
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