Leo Long on I Used To Be Famous, Working With Ed Skrein and Irish Folk Music

In 2021 Leo got his big break. Forty Foot Pictures invited Long to audition for a leading role in the Netflix feature film "I Used To Be Famous" exploring themes surrounding the power of music directed by the award-winning "Eddie Sternberg". It's about a troubled former pop star "Vince" whom forms an unlikely bond with a gifted young autistic drummer "Stevie". Leo was selected for the part of "Stevie" the gifted young autistic drummer after a nationwide search and immediately began rehearsals with support from Access All Areas Tricia Hitchcock. Also drawing on his strong musical background Leo mastered and performed 4 tracks on the drums that feature as part of the movie's soundtrack. "I Used To Be Famous" has been streaming on Netflix since 16th September 2022.

[@VioletsOnMars]

I really love the film! Watching it I felt that Long's character was incredibly authentic and not stereotypical. Glad that was due to great casting. Ed Skrein, Leo Long and Eleanor Matsuura have such wonderful chemistry in this film, they gave it a lot of heart and soul. 👏

[@AlwaysHereAndNow]

That movie was brilliant and both lead actors were incredible. Good job! Thank you.

[@dabsmotodiy7784]

He plays a BIG part in this movie. I'm an odinary 43 yrs old but I still love this film. this is the best musical film I've ever watched..

[@williamthomas2830]

Excellent interview with a very talented young man.

[@ianbato1255]

Great film.

[@josephli4388]

🥲🥲🥲❤️❤️❤️ i love this movie. I want to see maybe part to from this story