Agape Mngomezulu returned as Bryon in Season 3 of the hit Netflix show “Ginny & Georgia.” The actor, who has performed both on screen and stage, spoke with NYOTA about his character’s love story with Bracia, the energy on set, and his reaction when he read the scripts for Season 3.
You trained at Vancouver Film School. Was attending VFS an integral part of your acting journey?
Yeah, definitely. I went there right out of high school and didn’t have any formal training so it built the foundation for my career. And they really set me up for success moving forward post grad.
In June, Season 3 of Ginny & Georgia premiered. What was your initial reaction when you read the scripts for the latest season?
Every time I got a new script for this last season, I’d basically binge them. I felt like I was watching a show cause I’d go back to back with the episodes and whenever I finished the batch of scripts I got, I’d be itching to read further. The drama and stakes this season are on a whole other level and I think it translated onto the screen incredibly well.
When you take a break from a character and then return to it, what is the most challenging part for you?
That initial switch to remembering and tapping into the groundwork you’ve set previously. But honestly, once you start going, it’s like riding a bike. It all comes back cause the character lives within you.
Your character’s love story with Bracia evolves in the new season. What was it like exploring that relationship more in the show? What did you and your castmate Tameka Griffiths do off-set to show an authentic bond on screen?
It was a lot of fun getting the chance to portray deeper levels to the character’s relationship. Tameka and I fortunately have a great on-screen relationship, and there’s a lot of love there, so it makes it very easy to connect on screen. Early into working together, we actually took time to hang out one-on-one and even did an escape room together. I feel like escape rooms teach you a lot about someone, and it also mirrors how they fell in love on the show.
What’s your favorite scene from Season 3, and what made it special for you?
One of my favorite scenes was towards the end of the season, when Bryon comforts Maxine backstage of the musical. It was a pivotal scene in Bryon and Bracia’s journey because she got to see his softer, caring side. But then you also get to see Bryon take care of one of his friends when she needs it.
What was the energy like on set each day?
This set has some of the best energy I’ve ever experienced. From my very first day, jumping into the second season of the show, every single person welcomed me, and even on long, stressful days, you’d never know that we’re into hour 12 because the energy is always up, good, and professional.
You have nearly a decade of experience across television, film, and stage. Which platform do you feel is more demanding for you?
That’s a tough one because each one has its own challenges and advantages. But I’d have to say theatre. The stakes can feel higher because it’s live, and it keeps you present. Each performance is different depending on the energy of the audience, on how you feel day to day, and so many other external factors. It always feels alive.
What is next for you?
I have a new film coming out soon called Lucky Weekend. It’s written and directed by Kevin Alves (Yellow Jackets). He also produces it alongside Alexa Barajas (Yellow Jackets) and Julien Smither. It tells the story of 18yr old Gabe (Alves) who discovers his best friend stole his winning lottery ticket. He assembles an eclectic group to retrieve the ticket before it can be cashed. Also, I’ll actually be jumping back into theatre, working on a local production of an original play called “Romeo Pimp” written by Jesse McQueen and produced by The King Black Box in partnership with One East Productions. It’s about a high school senior’s life that gets turned upside down when she falls in love for the first time with Ryan (Agape Mngomezulu), a boy from a neighboring school.
