Adam Thomas Ziemba on His Role as Wes Neals' Son in “One Fast Move"
As summer draws to a close and the excitement of new cinematic adventures begins, we’re thrilled to introduce a rising star in the film industry: Adam Thomas Ziemba. At just a young age, Adam is making his acting debut in the highly anticipated Prime Video film, “One Fast Move”, where he steps into the role of Wes Neals' stepson.
In this gripping narrative, we follow Wes, played by KJ Apa, as he struggles to find his footing after being released from prison. Adam’s character embodies the hope and emotional complexity of reconnecting with a father who has been absent for far too long. With a talented ensemble that includes Edward James Olmos and Eric Dane, Adam brings a fresh perspective to this heartfelt story about second chances and the bonds of family. With the film set to premiere on August 8th, audiences are eagerly anticipating how this young talent will shine on screen.
Join us as we sit down with Adam to discuss his experiences transitioning from childhood roles to this pivotal performance, the challenges he faced, and his aspirations for the future. With his enthusiasm and media training, Adam is sure to provide an engaging and insightful conversation. Let’s gear up for an exciting chat!
Tell us a bit about getting your start in acting. Was this something you always wanted to do?
I started acting when I was 4 years old when my mom submitted me for a commercial, and I booked it really fast. And after that, I booked more things, so we didn’t really plan it, it just worked out that way. I want to be an actor for my whole life so that is the plan.
Do you aspire to occupy other spots in the industry besides acting in the future?
Well, my mom is getting me started in piano lessons now because she wants me to play piano really well like my dad. So far I like it and I hope I can be as good as my dad. He can play the Titanic song and it sounds really cool. And I also play soccer and my dad is my coach for my team.
What was it like making your acting debut in One Fast Move?
It was really cool because I got to play myself, just a kid who loves his mom and plays with his toys and sometimes talks to people. And I got to act with big Hollywood stars and that was really fun. The premiere was awesome, and the media took photos of me and did interviews with me, and a lot of fans asked me for my autograph and photos, and I really really loved everything about it. I hope to continue to do it for a long time.
Tell us a bit about the film itself and your role in it.
I played a cute little kid named Leo, the son of the lead actress Maia Reficco. Wes meets my mom in the movie, he falls in love with her and then finds out that she has a son, and that’s me. We become a family in the end. It’s a really nice ending to the movie and I hope you all enjoy it.
What’s the biggest lesson you learned from working with KJ Apa and Edward James Olmos?
The biggest lesson I learned from working with these big stars is probably just be yourself and don’t treat them any differently than a normal person.
How did you connect with your character?
I am a lot like my character Leo because he is young like me, and we just play all day and have nothing else to do, so it was really easy to basically play myself in the movie.
What was your favorite scene to shoot, and what made it special?
My favorite scene to shoot was probably the one in the arcade because we were there all day and we just played games, and it was more relaxing together and hanging out with KJ and Maia. And sometimes when we were outside working, it got so hot and they brought me ice cream.
How did you approach the emotional dynamics of connecting with the character you played?
I played a kid who was always happy with a mom who was working all the time, so my character was easy to connect with because it was like being myself, and then one scene I had to pretend to be scared because there was a fight between Wes and Cody at the racetrack, and my mom had to take me out of there. So basically it was just pretending to be scared which was easy and then I was happy again.
What are your thoughts on how the film portrays reintegration after Incarceration?
I think that when Wes wanted to pursue his dream of being a professional motorcycle racer after he went to jail, he never gave up on his dreams no matter what happened, and to me, that is really big for a kid my age because it makes me feel that when I do fail at something, I can keep going and push myself to make my dreams come true, and there is always hope for something better.
What’s next for you in your acting career? Any specific roles you’re eyeing?
I am currently doing 3 auditions for big TV shows that I’m really excited about. However, I can’t talk about them ye yet, and I also just filmed a global commercial for Ashley Furniture, that comes out around Black Friday, so look out for it, guys! And I’ve been so busy doing a lot of interviews and promotions for the movie, and enjoying summer before school starts.