James Barrington is a British actor who beat 7000 different hopefuls to the lead function of Peter Lone within the new faith-based movie The Firing Squad, starring alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Kevin Sorbo. The film, which was directed by famend faith-based director Tim Chey, was filmed in Los Angeles & Florida. It was simply launched this August throughout 2,000 main film theatres within the US. He was skilled within the efficiency arts in England and Los Angeles. The Firing Squad is Barrington’s first main function. He first caught “the acting bug” at age 11 whereas showing in a faculty play. His mother and father inspired him to pursue his ardour for the stage, and he went on to attend a performing arts college till the age of 16.
Unfortunately, his father grew to become sick with most cancers. The household’s funds took a significant hit, and James determined to surrender on his dream of changing into an actor, as an alternative switching his focus to a profession within the hospitality trade. As a results of the most cancers, James’ father handed away simply earlier than his twenty first birthday. Shortly after this, James moved to Las Vegas, the place he carved out a profitable profession inside the nightlife and VIP hospitality sector of the town.
Fast ahead to 2020, and COVID shut the town down — in addition to his firm. James realised that the quick lifetime of Las Vegas was now not for him and he took it as an indication to revisit his solely true ardour, performing. James began to spend so much of his time in Los Angeles and London, the place he put himself via quite a few, intense performing colleges and lessons; this included some personal teaching from acclaimed British actor Steven Berkoff. James then rapidly caught the eye of quite a few brokers in LA, signing with Abstract Talent Agency in 2022.
Barrington appeared in HBO’s Our Flag Means Death. After filming The Firing Squad, James then landed one other lead function within the upcoming British thriller The Third Degree, directed by Ryan Little. Now splitting his time between Los Angeles and London, James remains to be a contemporary face within the trade — and really a lot trying ahead to taking over new and difficult roles.
“Working on The Firing Squad was an incredible experience. Being my first feature movie, I was trying to take in as much information as possible and learn from everyone on the set. As this is a faith-based movie, being brought up as a Christian definitely helped me to channel my character, who gives his life to God in the movie.”
“I think the Firing Squad is a film for everyone, a true story that has a great positive and poignant message. Working alongside Kevin Sorbo and Cuba Gooding Jr. was hands down one of the best experiences of my life. I have remained in contact with Cuba, where he has provided me with great advice on how to master my craft. He has been extremely supportive and helpful since we wrapped filming.”
The Firing Squad delves into the harrowing journey of three males who discover themselves getting ready to execution. As the countdown to their deaths begins, a outstanding sequence of occasions unfolds, revealing the transformative energy of religion and the hope that transcends earthly trials. The males’s journey of redemption doesn’t cease at private salvation; it ignites a religious revolution inside the jail camp, guiding the souls of probably the most hardened criminals towards the loving embrace of Christ.
A predominant a part of this shoot was filmed in an actual jail. 12-hour shoot days within the Florida warmth weren’t simple! Being within the jail cells for lengthy days took a toll. There have been over 60 extras on the set prisoners and guards. It was fascinating watching all of them get into character, given the environment.
Cuba Gooding Jr. took this function, as he has not too long ago given his life to God.
