Matt Leal

Matt Leal’s got a vibe that’s tough to pin down, but you’ll remember him once you catch his work. He’s popped up in some seriously out-there projects—think Party of Darkness, Alien Planet (2023), and ShadowMarsh (2022). The dude doesn’t really do “normal.” There’s always some weird edge, a bit of darkness, or just straight-up cosmic weirdness swirling around him on screen. Party of Darkness? That’s a wild ride—think supernatural chaos mashed with the kind of messy friendships that fall apart at the worst possible moment. Leal brings this restless, twitchy energy to his character, like he’s seen too much and isn’t sure if he wants to laugh or scream about it. Then there’s Alien Planet, which, honestly, just throws you into the deep end of sci-fi lunacy. He’s out there dealing with creatures you wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley, trying to hold it together while everything goes sideways. No cheesy hero stuff, just raw survival and a little bit of wry humor to keep things from getting too bleak. ShadowMarsh flips the script again—more moody, more brooding, with Leal lurking in the background, always two steps ahead of whatever’s hunting him. He never plays it safe, and you get the sense he actually prefers when things go off the rails. Whether he’s cracking a dark joke or just staring down danger like it owes him money, there’s always a spark of something unpredictable. Leal’s not in it for the easy roles—he digs deep, finds the weird, and runs with it.