![]() ![]() He has a beautiful, obsessive passion for this genre, and it’s an exciting energy to be around. Milo Cawthorne: (laughs) I read that line as “a man who obsesses both an extensive knowledge…” Funnily enough, I think that word would fit perfectly. ![]() Were you able to chat with him at all about the genre? PopHorror: One of your executive producers on Deathgasm was Ant Timpson ( Come To Daddy), a man who possesses both an extensive knowledge of movies and a massive private collection of films. I occasionally get messages from people complimenting me on Power Rangers, which was 13 years ago! It’s like someone coming up to you and going, “Hey, that science fair project when you were 12-years-old was awesome!” Oh, weird, but thanks! You spend a lot of energy and time working on them, so to see people react positively is very fulfilling. But when I do receive a message or see someone write positively about them, it’s always very gratifying. It’s rare for me to be in contact with anybody who has seen these films. Milo Cawthorne: It’s been sporadic and lovely. Can you share what this whole experience has been like for yourself? PopHorror: In both Deathgasm and Blood Punch, you deliver performances that were not only favorably noted by critics at celebrated film festivals all over the world but also became adored by indie genre fans. Plus, I’d basically played nerds my whole life, so finally getting to play a nerd who turns BAD was heavenly. It was quick and playful and looked really fun to work with. I remember thinking the scenes were really fun to read. I didn’t know about the time-loop situation, I knew very little about the plot as a whole and yet I was fully onboard (laughs). The language was foul, the action was gory, and I was absolutely elated. At one point, she stubs her cigarette out on a man’s forehead, which I don’t think made the final cut. Milo Cawthorne: Initially, Eddie sent us a small 9-page teaser which included the opening scene, and Skyler getting admitted into rehab and going into berserker mode and destroying the place. When you initially read the script, what were your immediate thoughts and reactions to it? PopHorror: Blood Punch was a clever and entertaining mixture of different genres. So when they told me they were making a film and would like me to be in it, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. Eddie had executive produced and was the head writer of that season, and I was really impressed by how he could make Power Rangers actually funny and watchable! I got to know them both, thought they were super talented and very funny people. I knew them from the Power Rangers season we all worked on in 2008. Milo Cawthorne: Really, it was Eddie and Maddy. What were some of the most appealing aspects of Blood Punch? What compelled you to become a part of it? Milo Cawthorne (left) with ‘Deathgasm’ co-star Kimberly Crossman (right). PopHorror: Many of our readers may know you as Brodie from Deathgasm, the gory, over-the-top horror comedy hailing from New Zealand a few years back in 2015, but with Blood Punch, you definitely made an impression with your portrayal of Milton, the intelligent but lovestruck young man strategically plucked from rehabilitation. His performances, which showcase his affinity for comedy, have become fan favorites, and I was excited to have the opportunity to ask him a few questions. We horror fans know Milo from other roles he’s had, most notably in Guns Akimbo (2019), the indie hit Deathgasm (2015 – read our review here), and the maniacal genre mash-up Blood Punch (2014). However, as of June 2016, the couple has split up.Milo Cawthorne has been acting for years, but got a steady gig as Ziggy Grover in the popular Power Rangers RPM series. K and Ziggy/Ranger Operator Series Green on Power Rangers RPM. In June 2013, Cawthorne married actress Olivia Tennet, whom he had been dating since they co-starred as Dr. ![]() He landed the role of the bumbling reformed ex-cartel member Ziggy Grover on Power Rangers RPM.Ĭawthorne has also appeared in several major New Zealand theatre productions, including "The History Boys" at the Maidment Theatre. Detectives, Secret Agent Men, and Maddigan's Quest.Īfter graduating from secondary school, Cawthorne chose to forgo a college education and continue pursuing an acting career. ![]() Growing up, he landed several roles in children's shows like P.E.T. Cawthorne began acting since he was 13 years old, after being spotted by a local agent. ![]()
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