ShowBizzBuzz: Ash Thapliyal in New Heartwarming Feature Film ‘Troop Zero’
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Who is Buzzworthy?
Actor Ash Thapliyal, who appears alongside Allison Janney and Viola Davis in the new Amazon Prime original heartwarming, underdog dramedy film Troop Zero.
What is the premise of Troop Zero?
Streaming now, the plot is described as: In rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl (Mckenna Grace) dreams of life in outer space. When a national competition offers her a chance at her dream, to be recorded on NASA’s Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troop of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime and beyond.
Ash plays Dr. Persad, the NASA scientist assigned to travel the world curating the Golden Record.
What else do we know about the film?
Troop Zero was directed by UK duo Bert & Bertie (Dance Camp) and written by Lucy Alibar (Beasts of the Southern Wild), and made its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
What does Ash Thapliyal have to say about portraying Dr. Persad?
“The character originally had a different more American sounding name, so I assumed there was a low chance that a NASA scientist of the 70’s would be shown as an Indian. I was pleasantly surprised when I was cast, but really appreciated the directors Bert and Bertie’s willingness to think outside the box.”
Where else have we seen Ash Thapliyal?
Although Ash has only been acting for the last five years, he is quickly becoming a staple on the indie scene. His credits include the action-drama AmeriGeddon, the horror tale The Devil’s Candy, the family comedy A Curry on an American Plate, and the CBS drama series NCIS: New Orleans.
Premiering later this year on HBO Max, Ash will appear as the President of India in the new comedy thriller, Superintelligence, directed by Ben Falcone and executive produced by Melissa McCarthy.
What else do we know about Ash Thapliyal?
Originally from Mumbai, India, and now living in Houston, Texas, Ash was educated in Engineering and has worked in the technical field. Looking for a midlife change, he first started singing and performing as part of an Indian band before turning to acting.
How can you keep up with Ash Thapliyal?
Find him on Instagram: @ashthapliyal.actor
