Maxwell Jenkins has such a dynamic presence in Hollywood, having worked in various projects around the globe and with some of the biggest names in the industry—all since a very young age. His music, acting, circus performances, cheering and academics have all combined to create the man he is today. On top of that, Jenkins has also built an impressive reserve of resilience, connections and a strong work ethic. It goes without saying that this versatile and determined individual us ready to tackle any challenge that comes his way. One of these is the upcoming post-apocalyptic movie “Arcadian,” where he shares the screen with a very real Nicolas Cage as well hordes of fortunately-not-real bloodthirsty creatures…
DAMAN: Growing up in the Midnight Circus, you were exposed to a unique blend of performance arts from a young age. How did your circus background shape your approach to acting and storytelling?
I think being exposed to some of the world’s best circus artists from a young age has had a huge influence on me. I grew up watching people from all over the world tell