Key Takeaways:
– Milo Ventimiglia had considered running for the mayor of Los Angeles.
– The actor’s motive was to help the city overcome its difficulties and serve its citizens.
– He decided not to proceed with the campaign, fearing it would impact his acting career.
– Ventimiglia stars as an American soldier in his upcoming film, ‘Land of Bad.’
– The movie, co-starring Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, and Luke Hemsworth, is set to release on February 16.
The Acting Career and Political Ambitions of Milo Ventimiglia
Milo Ventimiglia, known for his roles in “This Is Us” and “Gilmore Girls,” recently revealed a political aspiration. The actor had considered running for Los Angeles mayor to help turn the city around. His love for the City of Angels and its people had stirred this idea.
“I thought about running for mayor of Los Angeles and seeing what I could do to help LA and turn things around,” Ventimiglia confessed to the Daily News.
The Struggles of Los Angeles and Milo’s Vision
Ventimiglia noticed ineffective leadership in Los Angeles. He believed the existing politicians were more self-obsessed rather than people-oriented.
Ventimiglia stated, “I didn’t believe that we had someone that was going to really look at it in the right way and do it for the community of L.A.”
However, the Vivid Prospect of Affecting His Acting Career
With the realization of the challenges of political life, Milo evaluated the potential impact on his acting career. He acknowledged the magnitude of the mayor’s responsibilities and felt it could sidetrack his passion for entertaining.
He expressed, “And it would probably take away from something that I love, which is entertaining. And it just kind of changed the dynamic of my life.”
Ventimiglia decided to postpone his political ambitions. However, he did toy with the idea of standing for election. He felt confident of possibly getting elected.
Land of Bad: An Action-Thriller Looms on the Horizon
While fans could fantasize about Mayor Milo, they will soon see him portray an American soldier on the silver screen. Ventimiglia joins the cast of ‘Land of Bad,’ an action thriller also starring Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, and Luke Hemsworth.
The film follows a Delta Force unit caught in a volatile territory as they try to rescue their fellow soldiers. Ventimiglia felt personally affected during the filming, attributing it to personal connections with many active military personnel and military families who have lost loved ones in combat.
Ventimiglia’s affiliation with the military isn’t just limited to the film. As the son of a Vietnam veteran, he once even aspired to join the Navy, influenced by the film “Top Gun.” However, he eventually followed his drama teacher’s advice to pursue acting, which he doesn’t regret.
Ventimiglia said, “My goal is always to represent the men that I’m playing, or the community that I’m playing, for the purposes of story. But then also, you know, like, just make something real, just make it good.”
Fans can look forward to seeing Ventimiglia in ‘Land of Bad,’ set to premiere in theaters on February 16. Time will tell if Ventimiglia embraces his political aspirations in the future, but for now, his commitment to acting remains undeterred.