TV Interview!
Interview with Kristoffer Polaha and Mōriah of the movie “Mimics” by Suzanne 2/11/26
I was very happy to speak to Kristoffer again because I have enjoyed his movies and TV shows for a long while now. It was great to meet actress/singer Mōriah as well. They both do a wonderful job in this quirky horror film. This is Polaha’s first time directing a film, but you wouldn’t know it. It has a great cast, too, including Stephen Toblosky, who plays Polaha’s grandfather. The movie opens tomorrow, just in time for Friday the 13th! Don’t miss it!
MORE INFO: Official Site Promo
*In Theaters Nationwide This Friday,
February 13, 2026!*
LOVE. LAUGHTER. FERGUS.
Written by: Marc Oakley
Starring: Kristoffer Polaha, Mōriah, Chris Parnell, Stephen Tobolowsky, Jesse Hutch,
Jason Marsden and Austin Basis
Produced by: Ken Carpenter, Kristoffer Polaha, Adam Karm and Ben Wagner
When a struggling impressionist and a contract for fame take center stage, the battle for a good man’s soul takes the spotlight.
BIOS:Kristoffer Polaha | DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, CAST (Sam Rheinhold)
Kristoffer Polaha first received attention for his portrayal of John F. Kennedy, Jr. in the TV movie, America’s Prince: The John F. Kennedy Jr. Story, opposite Portia de Rossi in 2003. Polaha is set to make his directorial debut in the horror Mimics on February 13th, 2026.
Over his three-decade career, Polaha has appeared in starring roles in series such as the acclaimed Life Unexpected, The Ringer opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar, and North Shore. Other series credits include Get Shorty with Ray Romano and Chris O’Dowd, the limited series Condor opposite William Hurt and Max Irons. In addition to co-starring with Rainn Wilson in Backstrom, he had a multi-season guest role on the acclaimed series Mad Men. Polaha has starred in 18 Hallmark Channel movies including one of their mystery movie franchises.
Polaha has appeared in Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman 1984 and is in Jurassic World: Dominion. He has appeared in numerous independent features, as well, including Where Hope Grows, Devil’s Knot (Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon), and the Tim Tebow film, Run the Race.
Currently, Polaha is in production on the Amazon MGM limited series, AMERICAN HOSTAGE, opposite Gianni Rabisi and Jon Hamm. Polaha plays “Dick Hall,” the president of Meridian Mortgage in Indiana who is taken hostage by Tony Kiritsis (Ribisi), who publicly accuses him of being a greedy and cutthroat monster. But the real human being is more complicated than that. The series is based on a true story that captured the attention of America in the 1970s.
Polaha was born in Reno, Nevada, and he is married to actress Julianne Morris. They have three sons. Official website
MŌRIAH (Virginia Martin)
MŌRIAH’s work in both music and film have been nothing short of influential. After signing with SONY/Provident in Nashville, her sophomore album, “BRAVE,” soared to number 9 on Billboard’s CCM Charts, featuring a collaboration with GRAMMY award-winning rapper Andy Mineo.
On the silver screen, MŌRIAH held the starring role in “Because of Gracia” (2017) and portrayed legendary singer Loyce Whiteman in a Ronald Reagan biopic alongside Dennis Quaid (2022). MŌRIAH also made her theatrical debut in “Journey to Bethlehem”, a cinematic musical starring Antonio Banderas which premiered worldwide in Nov. 2023 through Sony Affirm. Currently, she graces the small screen as Bathsheba in the television series “The Chosen” (2023).
MŌRIAH’s influence extends beyond acting and music. MŌRIAH co-hosted the highly successful podcast “BECOMING:us” on K-LOVE/AccessMore alongside her GRAMMY AWARD-winning husband, Joel Smallbone, with whom she also co-produced the Lionsgate film “Unsung Hero,” scheduled for release in 2024.
MŌRIAH lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she recently wrote and produced her latest EP, “Curtain Call”. She is currently busy working on a new album with GRAMMY AWARD-winning producer Paul Mabury. Her dedication to artistry and commitment to a positive message continue to shine through, as fans follow along with a creative career that transcends boundaries and genres. Official website
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