Jalen Thomas Brooks on Playing Nurse Mateo in 'The Pitt' on MAX | Career, Behind-the-Scenes & More

Actor Jalen Thomas Brooks joins Elias on Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss his latest role as Nurse Mateo in the highly anticipated MAX drama The Pitt . Jalen shares insights into his career journey, his experience working on hit shows like Walker and Animal Kingdom , and his transition to film with Thanksgiving . He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at The Pitt , discussing the challenges and rewards of playing an ER nurse and the realism the show brings to medical dramas. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation!" Interview Highlights: Bringing Nurse Mateo to Life – How Jalen prepared to play a skilled and charismatic ER nurse in The Pitt and what makes the role special. Behind the Scenes of The Pitt – Fun moments from filming and working alongside Noah Wyle and the talented cast. Career Evolution – From Walker and Animal Kingdom to his first feature film Thanksgiving , Jalen reflects on his acting journey. The Challenges of Medical Drama – How portraying a frontline healthcare worker changed his perspective on the profession. What’s Next for Jalen? – Upcoming projects, dream roles, and his future in Hollywood. Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H9QJ-DF-8Us For more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, subscribe to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias on YouTube: Subscribe here Got a burning question or a topic suggestion? Reach out to us at popcultureunplugged@gmail.com Stay connected with us on social media for the latest show updates X: https://x.com/PopCultureUnplg Instagram: instagram.com/popcultureunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/popcultureunplugged TikTok: tiktok.com/@popcultureunplugged Visit our official website for more: www.popcultureunplugged.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting content: Subscribe here Don't miss out on the latest updates and exclusive content—join us in Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias!