{"id":68828,"date":"2026-02-12T16:45:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T22:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/?p=68828"},"modified":"2026-02-12T20:21:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T02:21:23","slug":"polohamoriah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/12\/polohamoriah\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Kristoffer Polaha and M\u014cRIAH"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>TV Interview!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- TVMEGBODY -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1056557952271337\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8801203268\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68833\" src=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polohamoriahpic.jpg\" alt=\"Kristoffer Polaha and M\u014driah star in the film &quot;Mimics&quot;\" width=\"250\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polohamoriahpic.jpg 320w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polohamoriahpic-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interview with Kristoffer Polaha and\u00a0M\u014cRIAH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>of the movie &#8220;Mimics&#8221; by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvmeg.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/13\/biosuzanne\/\">Suzanne<\/a> 2\/11\/26<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0M\u014cRIAH\u00a0as well. They both do a wonderful job in this quirky horror film. This is Polaha&#8217;s first time directing a film, but you wouldn&#8217;t know it. It has a great cast, too, including Stephen Toblosky, who plays Polaha&#8217;s grandfather.\u00a0 The movie opens tomorrow, just in time for Friday the 13th! Don&#8217;t miss it!<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Interview with Kristoffer Polaha and M\u014driah of the movie &quot;Mimics&quot; by Suzanne 2\/11\/26\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iLbjhhnBFVE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- TVMEGBODY -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1056557952271337\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8801203268\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68832 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mimicskeyart.jpg\" alt=\"Official Mimics key art from PR\" width=\"234\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mimicskeyart.jpg 321w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mimicskeyart-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/>MORE INFO: <a href=\"https:\/\/mimicsmovie.com\/\">Official Site<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I1z8pgB7-jA\">Promo<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-68830\" src=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mimicslogo.png\" alt=\"Panoramic Pictures Presents MIMICS\" width=\"201\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mimicslogo.png 383w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mimicslogo-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>*In Theaters Nationwide This Friday,<br \/>\nFebruary 13, 2026!*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LOVE. LAUGHTER.\u00a0<em>FERGUS<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>Directed by:\u00a0<strong>Kristoffer Polaha<\/strong><br \/>\nWritten by:\u00a0<strong>Marc Oakley<\/strong><br \/>\nStarring:\u00a0<strong>Kristoffer Polaha,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>M\u014driah, Chris Parnell, Stephen Tobolowsky, Jesse Hutch,\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Jason Marsden\u00a0<\/strong>and<strong>\u00a0Austin Basis<\/strong><br \/>\nProduced by:\u00a0<strong>Ken Carpenter, Kristoffer Polaha, Adam Karm<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Ben Wagner\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"il\">MIMICS<\/span>\u00a0is the daringly unique directorial debut of Kristoffer Polaha \u2014 delivering fun, fright, and romance. When a struggling impressionist and a contract for fame take center stage, the battle for a good man&#8217;s soul takes the spotlight.<\/div>\n<div><strong>RT:<\/strong>\u00a090 Minutes<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>When a struggling impressionist and a contract for fame take center stage, the battle for a good man\u2019s soul takes the spotlight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-68835 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mimicskeyart2.jpg\" alt=\"Mimics key art #2 with stars Kristoffer Polaha and M\u014driah\" width=\"205\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mimicskeyart2.jpg 272w, https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mimicskeyart2-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/>BIOS:<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Kristoffer Polaha | DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, CAST (Sam Rheinhold)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kristoffer Polaha first received attention for his portrayal of John F. Kennedy, Jr. in the TV movie, America\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019Dowd, 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.<\/p>\n<p>Polaha has appeared in Gal Gadot&#8217;s Wonder Woman 1984 and is in Jurassic World: Dominion. He has appeared in numerous independent features, as well, including Where Hope Grows, Devil\u2019s Knot (Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon), and the Tim Tebow film, Run the Race.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-68842 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/tvmeg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Kristoffer-Polaha-Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Kristoffer Polaha ( from PR)\" width=\"156\" height=\"235\" \/>Currently, Polaha is in production on the Amazon MGM limited series, AMERICAN HOSTAGE, opposite Gianni Rabisi and Jon Hamm. Polaha plays &#8220;Dick Hall,&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<p>Polaha was born in Reno, Nevada, and he is married to actress Julianne Morris. They have three sons. <a href=\"https:\/\/krispolaha.com\/\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>M\u014cRIAH (Virginia Martin)<\/h3>\n<p>M\u014cRIAH\u2019s work in both music and film have been nothing short of influential. After signing with SONY\/Provident in Nashville, her sophomore album, &#8220;BRAVE,&#8221; soared to number 9 on Billboard&#8217;s CCM Charts, featuring a collaboration with GRAMMY award-winning rapper Andy Mineo.<\/p>\n<p>On the silver screen, M\u014cRIAH held the starring role in &#8220;Because of Gracia&#8221; (2017) and portrayed legendary singer Loyce Whiteman in a Ronald Reagan biopic alongside Dennis Quaid (2022). M\u014cRIAH also made her theatrical debut in \u201cJourney to Bethlehem\u201d, 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 &#8220;The Chosen&#8221; (2023).<\/p>\n<p>M\u014cRIAH&#8217;s influence extends beyond acting and music. M\u014cRIAH co-hosted the highly successful podcast &#8220;BECOMING:us&#8221; on K-LOVE\/AccessMore alongside her GRAMMY AWARD-winning husband, Joel Smallbone, with whom she also co-produced the Lionsgate film &#8220;Unsung Hero,&#8221; scheduled for release in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>M\u014cRIAH lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she recently wrote and produced her latest EP, \u201cCurtain Call\u201d. 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.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moriahofficial.com\/\">Official website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Proofread and Edited by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvmeg.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/20\/biobrenda\/\">Brenda<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvmeg.com\/index.php\/interviews\/\">Back to the Primetime Articles and Interviews Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TV Interview! &nbsp; Interview with Kristoffer Polaha and\u00a0M\u014cRIAH of the movie &#8220;Mimics&#8221; 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\u00a0M\u014cRIAH\u00a0as well. 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