Luke Evans is Not 'Scared' of a Challenge

Luke Evans is closing out 2022 with not one, not two, but three big projects. "All avenues are being covered this year,” Evans told Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott. First, there was his nearly unrecognizable turn as the Coachman in Disney's live-action remake ‘Pinocchio’ back in September. Next, he plays a brother on a mission to save his kidnapped sister in ‘Echo 3’ on Apple TV+ (November 23). "It's a really sweeping story." And finally, he'll voice Ebenezer Scrooge in the animated musical ‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’ (December 2). "I've got an album coming out, too" [A Song For You, November 4]. OK, make that four big projects. "For me, it's a joy to be able to be given those platforms to present my abilities. I relish every time I get a chance to do something different. I'm in this business to learn." Despite his movie-star good looks, Evans is eager to be challenged, and his diverse roles in 2022 show that. "I am playing leading men in many things coming up, but I'm not scared of not taking that role and doing something that will challenge me and thrill the audience as well."Listen to our full conversation on the Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott and read the feature with Shields in the latest Newsweek magazine. https://www.newsweek.com/2022/11/04/luke-evans-not-scared-challenge-1754597.htmlVisit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. While you’re there, subscribe to Newsweek’s ‘For the Culture’ newsletter. Follow H. Alan Scott on everything at @HAlanScott.  IMPORTANT LINKS…https://www.newsweek.com/newsletterhttps://www.instagram.com/halanscott/https://twitter.com/halanscottSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.